📢 Get Help, Support & Report
If you or someone you know needs support, you are not alone. There are confidential resources available to help, whether you need emotional support, legal guidance, or are considering reporting abuse.
📞 Immediate Crisis Support
🔹 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – If you are in crisis or need emotional support, call or text 988 for free, 24/7 confidential help.
🔹 Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor anytime.
📌 Reporting Abuse & Seeking Help
If you are considering reporting, know that your truth matters, and you deserve support. The following resources can guide you to report abuse or seek assistance based on your situation.
👶 Child Abuse & Neglect (Nationwide)
📞 Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline → 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
🌐 www.childhelp.org
➡️ Available 24/7 to provide resources and help you report child abuse in your state.
🆘 Sexual Assault & Rape (Nationwide)
📞 RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) → 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)
🌐 www.rainn.org
➡️ RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline connects you with local crisis centers that provide support, medical guidance, and reporting assistance.
🏠 Domestic Violence & Relationship Abuse (Nationwide)
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline → 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233)
🌐 www.thehotline.org
➡️ Trained advocates can help with safety planning, legal options, and crisis support for those experiencing domestic abuse.
👩⚖️ Elder Abuse & Vulnerable Adults (Nationwide)
📞 National Center on Elder Abuse → 855-500-3537
🌐 ncea.acl.gov
➡️ If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, this resource provides guidance on reporting and protection.
📍 State-Specific Reporting
🔹 Each state has its own laws and reporting systems. If you need to report abuse in your state, visit:
🌐 www.childwelfare.gov → for state-by-state reporting contacts.
💙 You Are Not Alone
We know that reporting can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or someone else, you deserve support, belief, and care.
🔹 If you need a safe space to connect, join our private Circle of Truth Facebook Group for encouragement and support.
🔹 If you are unsure about reporting, our Changing the Narrative initiative is working to make it easier and safer to come forward.
Your truth changes everything. We believe you. We stand with you. 💙
Additional Resources
Read and Watch
Resilience Documentary
ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) study
PCEs (positive childhood experiences):https://americanspcc.org/positive-childhood-experience/
Beyond Trauma: Beyond Trauma
Resiliency Quiz:https://www.connectionsmatter.org/
Data and Definitions
Definitions: National Statistics on Child Abuse
Abuse:https://dhhs.ne.gov/APS%20Policy%20and%20Procedures%20Library/2.A%20Definitions.pdf
Trauma:https://www.traumainformedcare.chcs.org/what-is-trauma/
Toxic Stress: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/toxic-stress/
Victim: https://dictionary.apa.org/victim
Victimization:https://dictionary.apa.org/victimization
Health and Healing
Trauma Resiliency Model (iChill App) https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/ichill
The Body Keeps the Score (book): https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748
Healthy Eating and Exercise: Wholly Fueled: https://www.whollyfueled.com/
Faith Programs
100 Days of Life Changing Confidence: https://www.amazon.com/100-Days-Life-Changing-Confidence-Devotional-ebook/dp/B0CVCYVP
Journey to Heal Ministries: https://www.journeytohealministries.org/
Hopeful Hearts Ministry: https://hopefulheartsministry.org/