Abuse Resources
Below, find resources to get help for you, a friend, or a family member.
(Resources on this page are provided for informational purposes only)
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Resources for abuse
National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)
Adult Protective Services (APS) programs promote the safety, independence, and quality-of-life for vulnerable adults who are, or are in danger of, being abused, neglected by self or others, or financially exploited, and who are unable to protect themselves. APS is a social service program authorized by law in every state to receive and investigate reports of elder or vulnerable adult maltreatment and to intervene to protect the victims to the extent possible. Select your State or Territory from this main website.
To learn more: napsa-now.org
New Jersey Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services (APS) programs have been established in each county in New Jersey to receive and investigate reports of suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults living in a community setting. To report a case, call New Jersey Adult Protective Services at 609-588-6501
To learn more: state.nj.us/humanservices
1in6 Organization
Provides support for males who have been sexually abused. Speak confidentially with a trained advocate. Speak confidentially with a trained advocate at 1-800-656-4673
To learn more: 1in6.org
Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness
For teens and adults. Provides information and resources about relationship abuse, sexual assault, gender violence, barriers for leaving and safety planning. To reach the national relationship abuse hotline, call 1-800-799-7233
To learn more: stoprelationshipabuse.org
The Childhelp Hotline
For all ages. Provides parents with resources, training and support for child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment. To speak to a counselor, call 1-800-422-4453 or text 1-800-422-4453
To learn more: childhelphotline.org
CyberSmile
Committed to digital wellbeing and tackling all forms of bullying and abuse online. Offers education, professional help, and support services.
To learn more: cybersmile.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Offers 24/7 help for domestic assault victims over the phone, and has information on how to recognize and prevent domestic abuse. To speak to a counselor, call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
To learn more: thehotline.org
Resources for bullying
Girlshealth.gov
Instructs girls about health and wellbeing, relationships (including family), bullying, illness, and disabilities.
To learn more: girlshealth.gov
Nemours KidsHealth
Informs teens, kids, and parents about physical and mental health, wellness, relationships, puberty, nutrition, self-esteem, bullying and more.
To learn more: kidshealth.org
STOMP Out Bullying
Provides information and advocacy resources for victims of bullying, cyberbullying, sexing, and other forms of peer abuse. To contact STOMP Out Bullying, please call: 1-877-602-8559
To learn more: stompoutbullying.org
Transfinder
Provides guidance for parents, kids, bus drivers, and schools to help prevent bullying on school buses.
To learn more: transfinder.com
Without My Consent
Provides legal information and coping resources for victims of online privacy violations and harassment.
To learn more: withoutmyconsent.org
Workplaces Respond
Provides legal information, safety planning, and direct contacts to immediate help for survivors of abuse or harassment in the workplace.
To learn more: workplacesrespond.org
Resources for eating and body image
Eating Disorders Anonymous
Offers online and live communities who support each other in their struggle to recover from eating disorders. Twelve step style.
To learn more: eatingdisordersanonymous.org
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
Supports and educates individuals struggling with eating disorders and their families.
To learn more: anad.org
National Eating Disorder Association
Advocates for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Helpline, screening tool, resources, and community. Call 1-800-931-2237
To learn more: nationaleatingdisorders.org
Resources for sexual assault
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and has partnerships with local sexual assault service providers across the country. Get help 24/7. Call 1-800-656-4673
To learn more: rainn.org
SafeBAE
Student-founded, student-led organization whose mission is to end sexual violence among middle and high school students. SafeBAE provides information on safe bystander intervention, dating, and sexual violence affirmative consent, and survivor care.
To learn more: safebae.org
Workplaces Respond
Provides legal information, safety planning, and direct contacts to immediate help for survivors of abuse or harassment in the workplace.
To learn more: workplacesrespond.org
StrongHearts Native Hotline
24/7 safe, confidential, and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally appropriate support and advocacy. Call 1-844-762-8483 or text 762-8483
To learn more: strongheartshelpline.org
Resources for substance abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA offers treatment locations, programs, and additional resources. Call 1-800-662-4357
To learn more: samhsa.gov
Al-Anon Family Groups
Helps family and friends recover from the effects of someone else’s drinking through a 12-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings.
To learn more: al-anon.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
Provides support for individuals who have struggled with drinking through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.
To learn more: aa.org
Drug Addicts Anonymous
Drug Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of people who have recovered from addiction and are committed to helping those who still suffer. We have recovered by using the Twelve Steps as outlined in the book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
To learn more: daausa.org
Narcotics Anonymous
Provides support for individuals who are recovering from drug addiction through a 12-step program including regular attendance at group meetings.
To learn more: na.org
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
Provides drug education for teens, parents, and educators, as well as information about what to do if you or someone you know has a problem with drugs.
To learn more: nida.nih.gov
Partnership to End Addiction
Provides information and support for families struggling with their child’s substance abuse.
To learn more: drugfree.org
Find Treatment Locator
Provides a directory for locating behavioral health treatment services for mental illness and substance abuse.
To learn more: findtreatment.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA)
Provides information and support aimed to reduce the impact of substance abuse.
To learn more: samhsa.gov
This Is Quitting and Truth Initiative
Offers teens support for quitting smoking by providing alternatives to cope with stress and handle triggers. Free, anonymous text program that helps folks ages 13-24 quit vaping. Text CTL to 88709 to sign up for texts.
Truth Initiative is America’s largest nonprofit public health organization committed to making tobacco use and nicotine addiction a thing of the past.
To learn more: truthinitiative.org
Web Poison Control
Offers an interactive website, hotline, and app triage tool that guides users faced with a poison emergency.
To learn more: webpoisoncontrol.org