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Finding Support

For more information, visit our FAQ

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Crisis and Emotional Support

 

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.


For confidential, 24/7 support from trained professionals:

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  • Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
    800-656-HOPE (4673) | www.rainn.org
    Offers national crisis support, live chat, and help finding local services.

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  • Crisis Text Line
    Text HOME to 741741
    Free, 24/7 support via text for anyone in emotional distress.

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  • National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    Call or text 988
    For mental health, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention support.

 

Online Support Groups and Peer Communities

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1in6 – Support for Male Survivors

  • Who it’s for: Adult men who experienced sexual abuse or assault, including childhood trauma.

  • Offers free, confidential weekly online support groups via chat, led by trained facilitators.

  • Also provides a national helpline and resource library.
     

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SurvivorSpace.org – Peer-Moderated Chat Groups

  • Who it’s for: Survivors of child sexual abuse and assault (all genders).

  • Hosts anonymous, chat-based online support groups, including weekday sessions for men and women.​
     

 

Pandora’s Project – Survivor Forum and Resources

  • Who it’s for: Survivors of sexual assault and their supporters.

  • Offers “Pandora’s Aquarium,” a moderated online forum with thousands of members.

  • Provides a lending library, peer forums, and trauma healing resources.

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SNAP – Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests

  • Who it’s for: Survivors of institutional abuse and those harmed by religious or authority figures.

  • Offers online and in-person peer support groups, survivor story sharing, and advocacy resources.

  • Focuses on survivor empowerment, accountability, and reform.
     

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MaleSurvivor

  • Who it’s for: Men who experienced sexual abuse or assault in childhood or adulthood.

  • Provides a moderated discussion forum and chat features.

  • Offers peer support, articles, and resource referrals.
     

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Additional Peer Support Options:

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SurvivorCircles (via SurvivorSpace): Confidential, chat-based group sessions for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.​

  • NSVRC Peer Support Tip Sheet: Guides on finding and benefiting from support groups. Available at: (search "tip sheet")

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Legal Support and Advocacy

 

Visit our FAQ for more information

 

Understanding your rights is a powerful first step.

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  • Do I Need an Attorney? – Learn how civil attorneys help survivors seek justice and protect others.

  • Your Rights – Understand the legal protections you may have under civil law, criminal law, and Title IX.

  • National Crime Victim Bar Association – victimbar.org
    Connects survivors with attorneys experienced in abuse and misconduct cases.

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Therapy and Healing

 

Healing is not linear—and you don’t have to go it alone.

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For Family and Friends

 

Supporting a loved one who has experienced abuse? Visit our Parents and Caregivers page for guidance on what to say, how to listen, and how to help.

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Final Encouragement

 

You are worthy of support. You deserve to be heard.
Whether today is your first step or one of many, we’re here with you. This page will continue to grow—please check back often for updates and additional resources.

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