We all know health, economic, and natural crises can add to the pressures and inequities facing survivors and others who are already more vulnerable to economic and health insecurity. If you are a survivor of violence in your relationship or family, you may be experiencing increased isolation and danger due to the current outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). You are not alone. There are resources to support you.
Resources + Information for Survivors
- Remember that you are not alone and there are supports available to you at all times, including during this health crisis.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 24/7, confidential and free: 1-800-799-7233 and through chat.
- The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 24/7, confidential and free: 800.656.HOPE (4673) and through chat.
- The StrongHearts Native Helpline for domestic/sexual violence is available 7am-10pm CT, confidential, and specifically for Native communities: 1−844-762-8483.
- The Trans LifeLine for peer support for trans folks 9am-3am CT: 1-877-565-8860 This hotline is staffed exclusively by trans operators is the only crisis line with a policy against non-consensual active rescue.
- National Parent Helpline Monday -Friday 12pm-9am CT emotional support and advocacy for parents: 1-855-2736.
- Consider identifying and reaching out to a trusted friend, co-worker, or family member who could check in with you about your safety and support needs, should you have to quarantine at home. If you need help identifying support people in your life, take a look at the Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective’s pod mapping worksheet.
- Are you connected with close friends or family members of the person who is hurting you? Are they aware of what is happening or a safe person to reach out to? Consider connecting with them in case you need someone to help you in an emergency.
- Consider reviewing options for safety planning when someone you are living with is hurting you from the National Network to End Domestic Violence and The National Domestic Violence Hotline.
- Your health and wellness are important. Follow the CDC recommendations for COVID-19 prevention and care that are safe and possible in your circumstances and consider these additional resources:
- Holistic Support for Immunity & Virus Prevention by Dr. Diana Inlak’ech
- Preparing For and Dealing with COVID-19 Coronavirus by Crissaris Sarnelli, MD
- Safer Drug Use During The Covid19 Outbreak by the Harm Reduction Coalition
- COVID-19 guidance for people experiencing homelessness without shelter from Multnomah County
- What if you can’t stay home? from StreetSheet (some CA specific info)
- Half Assed Disabled Prepper Tips for Preparing for a Coronavirus Quarantine by Leah Piepzna-Samarasinha
- COVID-19 Financial Security Requests Google Sheet
- What do older adults and people with disabilities need to know? from the Administration for Community Living
- Coronavirus, Survivors, and the Workplace from the Workplaces Respond National Resource Center (see more at bottom of page).
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