Resources for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Websites/Helplines

1. (RAINN) Rape, and Incest National Network

http://www.rainn.org

1 (800) 656-HOPE *24/7 helpline. You can talk by phone or through instant messaging on website*

2. (ASCA) Adult Survivors of Child Abuse

http://www.ascasupport.org

3. Pandora’s Project: Support and Resources for Survivors of Rape and Sexual Abuse

http://www.pandys.org

4. Male Survivor: Overcoming Sexual Victimization of Boys and Men

http://www.malesurvivor.org

1 (800) 738-4181

5. Joyfulheartfoundation.org

Facebook

1. Talking Trees: Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
2. Overcoming Sexual Abuse
3. PTSD Break the Silence

Suicide Prevention

1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-TALK *Provides crisis, suicide intervention, self-harm counseling and assistance, and local mental health referrals. Calls are routed to local centers*

Finding a Therapist

1. PsychologyToday.org
2. GoodTherapy.org

Articles

1. http://www.marydemuth.com/open-letter-sexual-abuse-victims/

2. http://www.aholyexperience.com/2013/03/letters-to-the-wounded-2/

3. http://healthland.time.com/2013/07/13/how-writing-heals-wounds-of-both-the-mind-and-body

4. http://m.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/07/how-childhood-trauma-could-be-mistaken-for-adhd/373328/

5. http://themamabeareffect.org/1/post/2013/08/the-abcs-of-keeping-abuse-a-secret.html

6. http://www.everydayhealth.com/sexual-health/childhood-sexual-abuse.aspx

7. http://www.ascasupport.org/manual.php

8. http://www.child-abuse-effects.com/

9. http://healmyptsd.com/education/ptsd-the-brain

10. http://depersonalizationrecovery.com/what-is-depersonalization-disorder/