Crisis Help
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Providing information and assistance to adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, family and household members.
Friendship Line
California's largest warm line, offering emotional support and friendly conversation
Available 24 hours a day, toll-free at (888) 670-1360
SF Suicide Prevention
SF Suicide Prevention offers free, confidential support for anyone experiencing emotional distress or crisis. Trained counselors are available around the clock to listen without judgment and help you find a way through.
24/7 Crisis Line: 415-781-0500 24/7 Text Line: 415-200-2920
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects people in crisis with free, confidential support from trained counselors across the country. Whether you're struggling yourself or worried about someone you love, help is available by call, text, or chat
24/7 Crisis Line: 9-8-8
CA Peer Run Warm Line
A free, 24/7 phone and chat line for California residents, staffed by peers who have lived experience with mental health challenges. For folks who need someone to talk to and don’t want to feel alone.
Call (415) 421-2926 or (833) 548-0282
Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors with Developmental Disabilities: A Resource Guide
A new resource guide to support survivors of sexual assault with developmental disabilities. this guide equips rape crisis centers and disability service providers with the tools, training, and best practices needed to better serve survivors at the intersection of disability and sexual violence.
Supporting Survivors with IDD
Training series created to help build knowledge around the prevalence of sexual assault and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and improve services for survivors of sexual assault.
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7, free, confidential information and support *has specific national resources for agencies supporting IDD communities. They give referrals and long term support through resources in your area.
CalHOPE Warm Line
A peer support service that connects callers with people who have experienced stress, anxiety, and depression. They also operate a Red Line exclusively for Urban Indian and tribal populations.
Call (833) 317-HOPE (4673)
Reporting and Supporting: Approaching Mandated Reporting with Care
From theValor US and The Arc of California offers trauma-informed strategies to assist sexual assault survivors with developmental disabilities. The presentation guides advocates, caregivers, and professionals on how to approach reporting with sensitivity.
Trevor Project Hotline
Safe and confidential hotline for LGBTQ youth experiencing thoughts of self-harm. Talk with a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a week across the the States through, text, chat, or phone and access peer support groups
988 Suicide and Crisis Nightline
Staff counselors 24hrs/day provide mental and emotional support to callers. Rarely refer to police, primarily provide support, guidance and presence to folks in emotional crisis or having big emotional experiences.
Community Violence Solutions
Marin and Contra Costa County Rape Crisis Center. Provides support for adult and child victims of sexual assault. Their crisis hotline is available 24/7.Community Violence Solutions offers confidential advocacy, counseling, and resources to help survivors navigate the road to healing — whenever they need it most.
SF Women Against Rape
SFWAR’s Disability & Deaf Services provides trauma informed support to survivors with physical impairments, individuals who belong to a sensory minority (e.g. those who are blind, Deaf, hard of hearing), individuals with emotional disabilities, survivors with cognitive or intellectual challenges, and individuals with mental illness, or other chronic and severe illnesses (e.g. HIV/AIDS, cancer).
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Forsenic SA Exams for SF are only provided here. Phone Number: (628) 206-8000Address: 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
Project Guardian (City of San Mateo)
Project Guardian is a vulnerable persons registry maintained by the San Mateo Police Department that provides first responders with critical information about individuals with disabilities, medical conditions, or other vulnerabilities during emergency situations.
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center
Forsenic SA exams for Marin County are only provided here.If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, this location offers confidential, trauma-informed forensic exams. Address: 99 Montecillo Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, Phone Number: (415) 444-2000
San Francisco Night Ministry - Care Line
Care line staff and volunteers are happy to connect with anyone that is struggling, lonely or needs a kind, non-judgemental ear (no restrictions, not geared towards folks with I/DD, emerged from suicide prevention in the queer community in the 1960's)
#: (844) 467-3473 | 8PM - 2AM
Safe & Sound Parent TALK LINE
A 24 hr/day parent support talk line (after hours support provided by Alameda Crisis Support) - for parents needing support, parenting strategies, crisis intervention, providing care to kids, etc.
Phone Number: 415‑441‑5437
Helping Survivors
For survivors of sexual abuse in juvenile detention centers. Helping Survivors provides resources to help victims understand their rights, connect with experienced attorneys, and pursue justice and compensation.
Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention
Advocating for survivors of sexual assault in San Francisco. SHARP provides confidential support, resources, and prevention education to help survivors heal and communities stay informed.
Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention
Forsenic SA exams for San Mateo County are only provided here. Phone Number: (650) 573-2623 Address: 222 West 39th Ave, 1st floor, San Mateo CA 94403
Rape Trauma Services
Rape Trauma Services is an organization dedicated to eliminating all forms of violence with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse through trauma-informed approaches to healing and prevention. They also have a 24 Crisis line.
Divison of Trauma Recovery Services
The UCSF Division of Trauma Recovery Services' "After Sexual Assault" guide is a resource from their community-based mental health programs that provide trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual assault and other forms of violence.