Seek Support
Find Help, Support, and Resources
When You Need Them Most
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
This project was supported by Grant Number 90EV0459 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Child Abuse
Child Help
This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $6 million with 100 percent funded by ACF/HHS.
Domestic Violence
National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
A leading national voice against domestic violence. NNEDV advocates for policy change, provides training, and supports local programs to end abuse and create safer communities for survivors. This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award.
Domestic Violence
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
The U.S. Department of Justice’s OVW provides federal leadership and grants to reduce violence against women. It supports law enforcement, courts, and victim service providers. This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award.
Domestic Violence
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
Offers training, technical assistance, and resources to support those working to end domestic violence. NRCDV disseminates research and best practices through its website, VAWnet. This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award.
Child Abuse
The National Children’s Alliance
Supports Children’s Advocacy Centers nationwide, providing coordinated responses to child abuse cases. They bring together law enforcement, child protective services, and medical professionals. This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award.
Child Abuse
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Works to improve access to care for traumatized children, including those who have experienced abuse. NCTSN develops and disseminates evidence-based interventions and resources. This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award.
Child Abuse
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Provides access to child welfare information and resources for professionals, policymakers, and the public. It offers information on prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse. This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award.
Sexual Violence
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and supports survivors of sexual violence, which often intersects with domestic violence and child abuse. This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award.
From Pain to Power
Words That Inspire Action
and Healing
It is my hope that by speaking out and seeking help, others can also find the strength to overcome their challenges and embrace a life filled with joy and fulfillment.
From the ashes of that broken child, rose a phoenix. If I, a woman forged in burning water, can rise from such depths, what is impossible for you?
This story is a weapon, forged in the fires of my own hell, meant to shatter the silence and empower others to fight their own battles and survive unspeakable abuse.
Revealing this truth is like opening a wound, bloody and raw. It’s not easy, but surviving wasn’t either.