HELP & SUPPORT RESOURCES
There are various resources that may be beneficial to you in your time
of need. Many people are trained to help
ones who are trying to get out of an abusive situation, need counseling, or
even dealing with chronic pain. If
you need help, please contact the organizations below. They may be able to start you in the right
direction by finding more resources in your area; just ask. If you
get a busy signal or are asked to call back later, please do not give up. Call them back! It
may be necessary to leave a message or call during their business office hours.
If you feel you are in danger due to domestic violence, or the like, you
may want to use another computer, laptop,
cell phone or any other technical devices, when contacting certain
organizations. If your life is
threatened, or in danger, the person harming you, may keep track of what you
are doing online without you being aware of it.
For example, they may be able to look at the links (of the organizations) that you are requesting help from, to find a
safe place to escape to. Please be careful!!! If needed, ask to use a
friend's computer, or go to the library and use their computer. If you contact an organization with your
email address, please make sure that it's not shared with your partner, if you
are in danger. You may have to make a new email address, or just call the
organization.
NOTE: If your life is
threatened in any way, call 9-1-1 immediately, and go to a safe place. If you have nowhere to go, contact
United Way or Catholic Charities. They
should be able to help you find to a safe place and start you in a new
direction. Here are some helpful resources:
About.com (various
info on Fibromyalgia-ME, Chronic Fatigue-CFS and Chronic Fatigue and Immune
Dysfunction Syndrome-CFIDS)
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/
American Red Cross (for natural disaster relief)
1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767)
http://www.redcross.org/
Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center
1-866-USWOMEN (879-6636) International Toll-Free
For International calls: First dial
your AT&T USADirect access number and at the prompt, enter the toll free
number 1-866-USWOMEN (879-6636).
For USA and Canada, just dial
1-866-USWOMEN (879-6636).
http://866uswomen.org/
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Annuity.org (Financial abuse articles and helpful tips)
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/financial-abuse/
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/women/
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Answers.Usa.Gov (for questions about restraining orders, abuse, etc...)
http://answers.usa.gov
Go to their website, and in the search bar, type in what you need. For example, type in "restraining order" and it will give you information on that topic.
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But You Don't Look Sick (encouragement
for people dealing with chronic pain)
http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com
Catholic Charities (USA)
(resources for homeless assistance, social issues, adoption, disaster
operations, and more. Each state is
different)
1-916-313-4005
Have questions? Contact them at: info@catholiccharitiesusa.org
(email)
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
(website)
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (teen dating violence and sexual violence)
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teendatingviolence/fastfact.html(Teen dating Violence)
http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/index.html(sexual violence)
https://www.cdc.gov/search/index.html (other resources)
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Child Help (National Child Abuse Hotline)
1800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
www.childhelp.org
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Disability Resource: Americans with Disabilities Act (dealing with disabilities)
www.dol.gov/dol/topic/disability/ada.htm
www.ada.gov (American Disability Act)
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Focus on the Family (family
help resources, prayer, and information on the best way to discipline your
child)
1-800-A-FAMILY (1-800-232-6459)
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/
Email:
help@FocusontheFamily.com
Focus on the Family - Counseling
Department (counseling, prayer, and referrals)
Call for a free over-the-phone
consultation for counseling, and referrals for qualified family therapists
1-855-771-HELP (4357) Monday-Friday
(6am-8pm) mountain time
Regarding
child abuse: if you have questions regarding disciplining your child verses physical
abuse, you may request a referral for a qualified family therapist, for your
area, who specialize in parenting and disciplinary issues.
Or check out their website
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/
Hidden Hurt (domestic
violence in the UK)
0808 2000 247 (UK National Domestic Violence Free phone)
http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/ (UK)
http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/domestic_abuse_helplines.html
(for various hotlines - UK)
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Joni and Friends - Joni Eareckson Tada (International Disability Center)
General Info: 1-818-707-5664
Store: 1-800-736-4177
TTY: 1-818-707-9707
http://www.joniandfriends.org
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Invisible
Disabilities Association -IDA (literature about
living with chronic pain)
http://www.invisibledisabilities.org/
Leaving Abuse.com (articles
and resources related to abuse: what is abuse, how to get out, how to get help)
0808 2000 247 (UK National Domestic Violence Free phone number)
http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/ (UK)
Medic
Alert (an organization to help in
case of an emergency)
They
keep all your updated contact information, plus your emergency contacts,
medicines, doctor's information, and other important information in case you
have an emergency.
1-888.633-4298.
http://www.medicalert.org/
National
Domestic Violence Hotline (domestic
violence)
1−800−799−SAFE (7233)
TTY 1−800−787−3224
www.thehotline.org/
National Fibromyalgia Association (dealing with Fibromyalgia)
http://www.fmaware.org/
http://fmaware.org/site/PageServer.html
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National
Sexual Assault Hotline (sexual abuse/assault)
1-800-656-HOPE
(4673)
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National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(24-hour crisis counseling)
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
New Life Ministries (counseling or prayer)
1-800-NEW LIFE
https://newlife.com/
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Option Line (find a pregnancy center)
1-800-712-HELP
http://www.optionline.org/
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Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center (info on child bullying)
1-888 248-0822
http://www.pacer.org/bullying/
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(RAINN) Rape, Abuse, and Incent National Network
(anti-sexual
violence organization)
or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Sexual Assault Hotline in USA
http://www.rainn.org/
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Rest Ministries (various
resources regarding chronic pain or illness)
http://restministries.com/
Stalking Resource Center (help
if someone is stalking you)
1-800-FYI-CALL (M-F 8:30AM - 8:30
P.M. EST) or Email gethelp@ncvc.org
https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/stalking/
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Stop Bullying.gov (child
bullying and child cyber bullying)
http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/
http://www.stopbullying.gov/get-help-now/index.html
The Chronic Syndrome Support Association (dealing with chronic pain)
http://www.cssa-inc.org/
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The CFIDS Association of America
(info on Fibromyalgia, Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome, and Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome-CFIDS)
1-704-365-2343
http://www.cfids.org/
cfids@cfids.org
United
Way (resources for
homeless shelters, safe houses, housing, food, clothes, employment, health care, battered
women's shelters, and more...)
Call 2-1-1
www.211.org. or
Call 1-800-272-4630
http://www.unitedway.org/pages/contact-us
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U.S. Department of State (U.S.
Embassy Locator)
http://www.usembassy.gov/
When
visiting another country, contact the U.S. embassy before your arrival. Know
where they are located, in care of an emergency.
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US Pain Foundation
https://uspainfoundation.org/
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Women's Law (info & support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault;
rape crisis centers, shelters, and other local programs.)
http://www.womenslaw.org/index.php
http://www.leavingabuse.com(Leaving Domestic Abuse Safely)
