Resources for Survivors
Legal aid, counseling, hotlines, and community support
You don't have to navigate this alone. Below is a curated directory of organizations and resources that can help with legal representation, emotional support, shelter, and more. All listed organizations provide services on a free or low-cost basis.
🚨 Crisis Support & Hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 support for survivors of domestic violence. Confidential, free, and available in multiple languages.
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential crisis support via text message. Available 24/7.
📱 Text: HOME to 741741
💻 Website: crisistextline.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
📞 Phone: 1-800-656-4673
💻 Website: rainn.org
⚖️ Legal Aid & Immigration Services
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
Provides educational resources and referrals to immigration attorneys across the U.S.
💻 Website: ilrc.org
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Find a qualified immigration attorney through AILA's lawyer referral directory.
💻 Website: ailalawyer.org
Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
Find free legal aid programs in your area for low-income individuals.
💻 Website: lsc.gov/find-legal-aid
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Advocacy, litigation, and resources for immigrant rights.
💻 Website: nilc.org
TAU (Training & Advocacy for U-Visas)
Resources and training for legal professionals working on U visa cases for survivors of crime.
💻 Website: taevtac.org
🧠 Counseling & Emotional Support
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Support groups, education, and resources for individuals affected by mental health conditions.
📞 Helpline: 1-800-950-6264
💻 Website: nami.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)
National helpline for mental health and substance use support.
📞 Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
💻 Website: samhsa.gov
🏠 Shelter & Housing Assistance
Domestic Shelters
Directory of domestic violence shelters and emergency housing across the U.S.
💻 Website: domesticshelters.org
National Coalition for the Homeless
Resources and referrals for individuals experiencing housing insecurity.
💻 Website: nationalhomeless.org
📚 Educational Resources
USCIS VAWA Page
Official government information about VAWA self-petitions and eligibility.
💻 Website: uscis.gov/vawa
USCIS Form I-360
Download the VAWA self-petition form and instructions directly from USCIS.
💻 Website: uscis.gov/i-360
WomensLaw.org
Plain-language legal information for survivors of abuse, including immigration topics.
💻 Website: womenslaw.org
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