Resources

For survivors of trauma or sexual assault, family members and caring people of survivors, or those in crisis

Crisis Support and Hotlines

National Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health crisis.

Call or text 988.
Online chat is available through the website.

Crisis Text Line

Support by text when you need someone to talk to.

Text HOME to 741741.

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

Support for people affected by sexual assault or abuse.

Call 800-656-4673.
Online chat is available through the website.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Support for people experiencing relationship abuse or domestic violence.

Call 800-799-7233.
Text START to 88788.

Local Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Support

Verity

Sexual assault crisis support in Sonoma County.

Call 707-545-7273.

San Francisco Women Against Rape

Sexual assault crisis support in San Francisco.

Call 415-647-7273.

Project Sanctuary

Domestic violence and sexual assault crisis support in Mendocino County.

Inland: 707-463-4357
Coast: 707-964-4357

Monarch Services

Bilingual crisis support for people affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, or human trafficking in Santa Cruz County.

Call 888-900-4232.

  • California Peer Run Warm Line
    Peer support for California residents seeking someone to talk to.
    Call or text 855-600-9276.

    Trans Lifeline
    Peer support provided by trans people for trans and questioning people, including those who are not in crisis.
    Call 877-565-8860.

    LGBT National Help Center
    LGBTQIA+ peer support, information, and community resources.
    LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564

  • Don’t Call the Police
    A directory of community resources and alternatives to contacting law enforcement, organized by location.

  • 1in6
    Information, survivor stories, and online peer support groups for men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault.

    California Victim Compensation Board
    Information about financial assistance for eligible crime victims and certain family members or loved ones.

    National Sexual Violence Resource Center
    Information and educational resources about sexual violence for survivors, loved ones, and communities.

    Justice for Children
    Advocacy and resources for abused and neglected children.

    An Infinite Mind
    Education and support related to dissociation and dissociative identity disorder.

    Helping Survivors
    Information and resources about domestic violence and sexual abuse.

    Hidden Water
    Healing circles and a restorative approach to the impact of child sexual abuse.

    Second Wound
    Resources addressing the additional hurt survivors may experience when others respond to a disclosure of trauma with disbelief, blame, or dismissal.

  • RAINN Friends and Family Toolkit
    A downloadable guide to supporting a loved one after sexual violence.

    Living Earth Sex Ed
    Education and consultation for families about bodies, sexuality, boundaries, puberty, and development.

    The Mama Bear Effect
    Education about child sexual abuse prevention and talking with children about body safety.

    Body Safety Rules Poster
    A downloadable poster to support conversations with children about body safety and boundaries.

  • Explore these resources at your own pace, choosing practices that feel comfortable and supportive for you.

    Jamie Marich’s Mindfulness Videos
    Videos exploring mindfulness, movement, breathing, visualization, and meditation.

    Zabie Yamasaki’s Yoga as Healing
    A self-paced trauma-informed yoga program for survivors of sexual violence.

    Dr. Arielle Schwartz’s Yoga Resources
    Yoga and mind-body practices focused on nervous system support and trauma recovery.

Please note: These resources are provided for informational purposes and are not a substitute for therapy, medical care, or emergency services. Krystal Ying Therapy is not responsible for the content or services provided by external organizations.