Resources for Survivors
If you are experiencing domestic violence, stalking, or abuse, you are not alone.
These resources can help. We especially want to highlight resources for male and nonbinary survivors, who often face unique barriers to getting help.
Crisis Lines
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 - thehotline.org
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (staffed by trans people)
- SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 1-888-234-SAGE
For Male Survivors
- 1in6.org - for men who have experienced sexual abuse
- MaleSurvivor.org
For LGBTQ+ Survivors
- The Northwest Network - nwnetwork.org
- The Anti-Violence Project - avp.org
- SQSH (St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline) - sqsh.org
Understanding Abuse Tactics
- DARVO (Jennifer J. Freyd) - dynamic.uoregon.edu/jjf/defineDARVO.html
- The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - ncadv.org
Local to St. Louis
- Safe Connections: 314-531-2003
- ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments): 314-993-2777 - alivestl.org
Books & Reading
- Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft (note: gendered framing, but useful framework)
- The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker