Resources

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, help is available. The following organizations provide confidential support, education, and advocacy.

National Resources

  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
    24/7 confidential support and a nationwide service locator. Hotline – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
    rainn.org

  • National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
    Research, statistics, toolkits, and training for survivors and professionals.
    nsvrc.org

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    24/7 support for intimate partner violence, which often intersects with sexual violence. 1-800-799-SAFE, text START to 88788.
    thehotline.org

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    Call or text 988 for free, confidential emotional support any time.
    988lifeline.org

  • VictimConnect Resource Center
    Chat, text, or call for confidential referrals for victims of any crime, including sexual assault.
    victimconnect.org

  • Love Is Respect
    Support and safety planning for teens and adults experiencing dating abuse.
    loveisrespect.org

  • DoD Safe Helpline
    Confidential services for service members, veterans, and military families.
    safehelpline.org

  • National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI)
    Know-your-rights resources and referrals to victim-rights attorneys.
    ncvli.org

  • WomensLaw.org (NNEDV)
    Plain-language guides on protection orders, custody, tech safety, and state laws.
    womenslaw.org

  • State Victim Compensation Programs
    Most states help cover counseling, medical costs, and lost wages. Start here and choose your state.
    nacvcb.org

  • National Human Trafficking Hotline
    Confidential help if a situation may involve trafficking. Call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.
    humantraffickinghotline.org

  • SPARC — Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center
    Guides for documenting incidents, safety planning, and understanding laws.
    stalkingawareness.org

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
    Support for children, teens, and caregivers. 1-800-4-A-CHILD.
    childhelp.org

  • Know Your IX
    Student-focused guidance on Title IX rights, reporting, and accommodations.
    knowyourix.org

  • Treatment and Provider Locator
    Search for mental health and substance use treatment that fits your needs.
    findtreatment.gov

  • Disability Rights Network
    Protection and Advocacy agencies in every state for survivors with disabilities.
    ndrn.org

Regional / Local Resources

  • Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
    Kansas City advocacy, counseling, and education for survivors and loved ones.
    mocsa.org

  • Value Unconditional
    Faith-based counseling, mentoring, and support for trauma and abuse.
    valueunconditional.org

  • State and Local Crisis Centers
    Many counties run 24/7 hotlines and advocacy centers. Check your health department website, ask your healthcare provider, or use RAINN’s service locator.
    rainn.org/resources

  • Hospitals with SANE/SAFE Programs
    Call ahead to ask if a SANE nurse and an advocate are available.

Faith-Based & Community Support

  • Local Faith Communities
    Many churches and faith communities offer confidential pastoral care, counseling, and support groups. Ask about trauma-informed resources.

  • GRACE — Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment
    Training, referrals, and survivor-centered resources for churches.
    netgrace.org

  • FaithTrust Institute
    Interfaith tools and training for clergy and congregations responding to abuse.
    faithtrustinstitute.org

For Loved Ones

  • Supporting a Loved One
    Your steady presence matters. RAINN and local advocacy centers offer simple guides on what to say, how to listen, and how to care for yourself.
    rainn.org/articles/help-someone-you-care-about

Finding a Trauma-Informed Therapist

  • How to Choose
    Look for training in trauma-informed care, EMDR, or somatic therapies. It is okay to interview therapists and ask about their experience with sexual trauma.
    emdria.org • traumahealing.org

Medical Care and Evidence

  • Forensic Exams and Follow-Up
    You can seek medical care at any time. Evidence collection windows vary by state. Ask for a SANE nurse and request an advocate to be with you.
    forensicnurses.org • rainn.org/resources

Legal Rights and Reporting

  • Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women
    Grants, programs, and links to state and local services.
    justice.gov/ovw

Note on Confidentiality

If you are under 18, mandated reporting laws may require professionals to disclose abuse.
Ask about confidentiality policies before sharing.