Resources
Help is here.
Whether you are in crisis, trying to understand what happened to you, or supporting someone you care about — these resources are a starting point. You do not have to navigate this alone.
Here to help.
Not sure where to start? The NO! Initiative is here to help you find the right support. Whether you need a legal referral — someone who understands protective orders, workplace claims, or family court — or a therapist who specializes in trauma and relational abuse, we can point you in the right direction. Reach out through our contact page and we will connect you with vetted advocates and professionals in your area.
In immediate danger? Call 911 or the National DV Hotline:
1-800-799-7233Crisis & Immediate Safety
If you are in danger right now
These organizations provide immediate, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic violence, including emotional and psychological abuse. Chat available online.
1-800-799-7233 | Text START to 88788
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. Connect with a trained crisis counselor by texting HOME to 741741.
Text HOME to 741741
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support from trained counselors. Also available for people in emotional distress.
Call or text 988
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support from trained staff at a local sexual assault service provider. Online chat available.
1-800-656-4673
Legal Aid & Advocacy
Know your rights. Find representation.
Legal resources for survivors navigating protective orders, workplace claims, family court, and more.
WomensLaw.org
Plain-language legal information for survivors of abuse, including state-by-state guides to protective orders, custody, and immigration.
Legal Aid Society
Free civil legal services for low-income individuals, including family law, housing, and employment matters related to abuse.
National Center for Victims of Crime
Resources, referrals, and advocacy for crime victims, including a VictimConnect helpline for navigating the legal system.
1-855-4-VICTIM
EEOC — Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
File a workplace harassment or discrimination charge. The EEOC investigates claims and can pursue legal action on your behalf.
1-800-669-4000
Mental Health Support
Healing takes time. Support helps.
Therapists, support groups, and mental health resources for survivors and those who love them.
NAMI Helpline
The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers free support, resources, and referrals for people experiencing mental health impacts of trauma and abuse.
1-800-950-6264
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Search for therapists specializing in trauma, emotional abuse, PTSD, and relationship harm in your area. Filter by insurance, cost, and specialty.
Open Path Collective
Affordable in-person and online therapy sessions ($30–$80) for individuals, couples, and families who cannot afford standard rates.
Survivors of Abuse Support Groups
Online peer support communities for survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Anonymous, moderated, and free.
Education & Tools
Understanding is the first step.
Books, guides, and educational tools to help you recognize, name, and respond to boundary violations.
Coercive Control Institute
Research, training, and resources on coercive control and psychological abuse for survivors, advocates, and professionals.
Loveisrespect — Relationship Spectrum Tool
An interactive tool to help you assess the health of your relationship across a spectrum from healthy to abusive.
1-866-331-9474 | Text LOVEIS to 22522
The Hotline — What Is Abuse?
Clear, accessible guides to recognizing different forms of abuse — emotional, physical, financial, digital, and more.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Research, policy, and practice resources for advocates, educators, and policymakers working to end domestic violence.
Workplace
When harm happens at work.
Resources for navigating harassment, retaliation, and hostile work environments.
EEOC — File a Charge
The federal agency that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws. File a charge of harassment or discrimination online.
1-800-669-4000
Workplace Fairness
Plain-language guides to your rights as an employee, including harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and more.
TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund
Connects people who have experienced workplace sexual harassment, assault, or retaliation with legal representation.
OSHA — Whistleblower Protection Program
Federal protections for workers who report workplace violations. File a retaliation complaint if you have faced consequences for speaking up.
1-800-321-6742
Digital Safety
Protecting yourself online.
Resources for online harassment, non-consensual image sharing, stalking, and digital privacy.
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative
Support and resources for victims of non-consensual pornography (image-based abuse), including a crisis helpline and legal referrals.
1-844-878-2274
Safety Net — National Network to End DV
Technology safety resources for survivors of domestic violence, including guides on location tracking, spyware, and device safety.
Online SOS — PEN America
A field manual for writers and public figures facing online harassment, with practical steps for documentation and response.
StopNCII — Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Images
A tool that creates a digital fingerprint of intimate images to prevent them from being shared on participating platforms.
Can't find what you need?
The NO! Initiative can help connect you with local resources, advocates, and support. Reach out — we respond to every message.