If you or someone you love has been hurt by violence, help is available right now, free and confidential. This page covers crisis support, compensation for your losses, and how to navigate what comes next.
For a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988 anytime, day or night.
Free, confidential, available 24/7 — you don't have to explain everything, and you don't have to be in crisis to call.
Helps any crime victim understand their rights and find local/national help, regardless of crime type or whether it was reported to police.
Call 1-855-484-2846 Chat Online24/7/365 crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals in 200+ languages, for victims and those who love them.
Call 1-800-799-7233 Text START to 8878824/7 free, confidential support for sexual assault survivors, connecting callers to local providers.
Call 1-800-656-4673 Chat at RAINN.org24/7 confidential support for trafficking victims/survivors, and for anyone reporting suspected trafficking.
Call 1-888-373-7888 Text 23373324/7 crisis intervention and referrals in 170+ languages for anyone concerned about child abuse.
Call 1-800-422-4453Culturally specific domestic/sexual violence helpline for Native and Alaska Native people.
Call 1-844-762-8483Every state runs a fund that can pay a victim's medical bills, counseling, lost wages, and funeral costs — paid by fines from convicted offenders, not your taxes. Most states require the crime be reported to police (often within 72 hours, with exceptions) and a claim filed within 1–3 years.
Help understanding your rights, getting a protective order, or having someone with you in court.
Free, confidential help understanding your rights and options anywhere in the country, regardless of crime type.
Call 1-855-484-2846Helps victims find attorneys experienced in civil actions against offenders.
Via NCVC.orgFree or low-cost legal help for civil matters, including protective orders and navigating the court system.
See Legal Aid DirectoryMost states have a dedicated victim services division for rights, restitution, and court navigation help.
Find Your StateNational Parents of Murdered Children — peer support and local chapters for survivors of homicide victims (not limited to parents).
Call 1-888-818-7662 POMC.orgEverytown Survivor Network connects survivors to peer mentors and trauma-informed programs. For immediate crisis, call 988 or VictimConnect.
Everytown Survivor Networklove is respect — a helpline made for young people navigating dating abuse.
Call 1-866-331-9474 Text LOVEIS to 22522A free, step-by-step guide to planning for your safety, whether you're still in a dangerous situation, preparing to leave, or supporting someone who is.
Build a Safety PlanThis page is for general information and does not replace advice from law enforcement, an attorney, or a victim advocate. Every organization above is independent of Illuminating Light — we do our best to keep this list accurate but cannot guarantee availability. If a number doesn't work, call 211 or 988 for help finding the right resource.
