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WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
Gift from Within
URL: https://www.giftfromwithin.org/ For those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. The website has articles, educational webcasts, inspirational stories, Q&A on trauma, poetry and art and many other resources.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Hotline: (M-F, 10am-6pm EST) 800-950-6264 URL: https://www.nami.org/Find-Support
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. The toll-free NAMI HelpLine responds personally to hundreds of thousands of requests each year, providing free referral, information and support—a much-needed lifeline for many.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Hotline: 833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262) - call or text Phone: TTY: 833-852-6262
URL: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers: phone or text access to professional counselors; real-time support and information; resources; referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups; culturally sensitive support; counselors who speak English and Spanish; interpreter services in 60 languages; and response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day.
National Mental Health Association Information Center
Phone: Toll-free: 800-969-6642 Phone 2: TTY: 800-433-5959
Fax: 703-684-5968
URL: https://mhanational.org/
Email: infoctr@nmha.org
The National Mental Health Association maintains a referral and information center and can help you locate local chapters. These local groups have information about community services and engage in national and state level advocacy.
Start Your Recovery
URL: https://startyourrecovery.org/ StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. They also have info about treatment options and a tool to find programs by state.
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health
URL: https://ncdvtmh.org/ The mission of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health is to promote survivor-defined healing by transforming the systems that impact survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families. They have helpful resources for advocates on various topics, including the legal system, substance use coercion, parenting, creating welcoming and accessible services, and trauma-focused interventions. They also have some resources for survivors about how abuse might affect your health and getting help.
