resources for people who have experienced sexual trauma

The following local, state, and national resources have been compiled to support and educate individuals and communities affected by sexual violence and trauma.


Your safety is important. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

New Hampshire Resources:

NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence creates safe, just, and equitable communities through advocacy, education, and empowerment of anyone affected by domestic and sexual violence, stalking, child abuse, and human trafficking.

Resources for Victims of Crime | NH Department of Justice

Child Protection & Juvenile Justice | NH Division for Children, Youth, and Families works to protect children from abuse and neglect while striving to preserve the family unit. By NH law any person who suspects that a child under age 18 has been abused or neglected must report that suspicion immediately to DCYF. Call 603-271-6562 or 800-894-5533 (In-state only). Intake lines are staffed 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.  If this is an immediate emergency, please call 911.

Granite State Children’s Alliance – New Hampshire’s Network of Child Advocacy Centers works to provide a collaborative, coordinated systematic response to child abuse investigations and subsequent supports for child victims and their families.

National Resources and Supportive Organizations:

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN is committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence, cultivating communities of anti-sexual violence activism, and promoting policies that deliver justice and hold perpetrators accountable.

NSVRC (National Sexual Violence Resource Center) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.

1in6 helps men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives.

It’s On Us is the nation’s largest nonprofit program dedicated to college sexual assault prevention.

Joyful Heart Foundation works to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing, and end this violence forever.

MaleSurvivor fosters a healing community where men from more than 200 countries can come together to find support, information and — most importantly — hope.

NCDSV (National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence) designs, provides and customizes training and consultation; influences policy, promotes collaboration; and enhances diversity with the goal of ending domestic and sexual violence.

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center provides sexual violence resources for Native women and communities.

The NO MORE Foundation (NO MORE) is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence by increasing awareness, inspiring action, and fueling culture change.

Safe Helpline is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) sole hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Safe Helpline is a completely anonymous, confidential, 24/7, specialized service.

SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) is the largest, oldest, and most active support group for women and men wounded by religious and institutional authorities (priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns, coaches, teachers, and others).

Stronghearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. Call 1-844-762-8483 to get connected.

Taking Back Ourselves creates safe, nurturing, and diverse spaces where survivors are empowered to free their voice, connect with community, and feel that healing is possible through an embodied recovery process.

Ujima The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community works to address the pervasive issues of sexual assault, and domestic and community violence within the Black Community while championing the resilience of Black women and girls.

VictimConnect Resource Center is a weekday phone, chat, and text-based referral helpline operated by the National Center for Victims of Crime.

Please note: The resources included here are not endorsed by NAMI NH, and NAMI NH is not responsible for the content of or service provided by any of these resources.