SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Love shouldn't hurt, but domestic violence can happen in any relationship- regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, religion or gender. Everyone has the right to live life free of abuse. These local resources can help.
This list will keep growing, so if you know of a resource we've missed, scroll to to the bottom of this page to make a suggestion.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
rainn.org/get-help
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Bay Area Women Against Rape Hotline: 510-845-7273
www.bawar.org/get-help
National Street Harassment Hotline: 1-855-897-5910
stopstreetharassment.org
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
loveisrespect.org
Verity Compassion. Safety. Support.
Santa Rosa-based nonprofit working to end sexual violence. Offer a 24/7 Crisis Line at 707-545-7273.
ourverity.org
Department of Defense's Safe Helpline
Sexual Assault support service for military service members. Confidential helpline at1-877-995-5247.
safehelpline.org
Community Solutions
Gilroy-based human services agency, with a Crisis Hotline for Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence (1-877-363-7238).
communitysolutions.org
Monarch Services
Santa Cruz-based organization offering crisis intervention and prevention services, including a bilingual 24/7 Crisis Line (1-888-900-4232).
monarchscc.org
Help 4 Guys
Resource guide for male victims and survivors of abuse.
help4guys.org
Rape And Incest National Network (RAINN)
The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Offers many options for support and information.
rainn.org
Rape Trauma Services (Burlingame)
Burlingame-based nonprofit working to eliminate all forms of violence, especially sexual assault and abuse.
rapetraumaservices.org
SafeQuestSolano
Offering a variety of services, training and advocacy regarding sexual violence.
safequest.us
Futures Without Violence - Workplaces Respond Center
Dedicated to creating workplaces free from domestic violence, sexual harassment & violence, and stalking. They provide resources, training, and technical assistance to employers, survivors, co-workers, and advocates.
workplacesrespond.org
futureswithoutviolence.org/workplace-safety-equity
Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR)
Oakland-based agency offering free services, peer counseling, training, and advocacy for over 40 years.
bawar.org
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