Here are places where victims and survivors can go to for help. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of agencies. Rather, the entities listed here have been vetted by the author and several leaders in the anti-trafficking community; we have confidence that if a victim were to contact one of these agencies for help, they’d be heard.
Please note: The agencies appearing on this list are provided solely as a resource to victims and survivors. Their inclusion does not mean that they have endorsed this book, nor does it constitute any sort of guarantee by the author or anyone who helped in compiling this list.
Nationwide
Elevate Academy, the largest online school for survivors of human trafficking in the world. elevate-academy.org, elevate@rebeccabender.org
F.R.E.E. (Find, Restore, Embrace, Empower) International, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit that provides social and legal services to survivors as well as organizes rescue operations for sexually exploited people. freeinternational.org, 702-423-6105, info@freeinternational.org
National Human Trafficking Hotline, operated by Polaris, an anti-human trafficking nonprofit, offers a 24/7 toll-free hotline, SMS text lines, and an online chat function for victims and survivors in more than 200 languages. humantraffickinghotline.org, 888-373-7888, help@humantraffickinghotline.org
National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance, a network of organizations offering services to sex trafficking victims and survivors; its Alliance Referral System connects survivors with residential programs across the country. shelteredalliance.org, 443-453-5037, referral@shelteredalliance.org
Refuge for Women, a faith-based nonprofit offering a two-year continuum of care for female survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Locations in Chicago, Kentucky, Las Vegas, North Texas, Pittsburgh, and the Texas Gulf Coast. refugeforwomen.org, 940-331-0042, refugeweb@refugeforwomen.org
Shared Hope International, a nonprofit with a threefold mission to prevent the conditions that foster sex trafficking, restore survivors of sex trafficking, and bring justice to vulnerable children; it offers training, intervention, and legislative activities that confront sex trafficking in communities throughout America. sharedhope.org, 866-437-5433, savelives@sharedhope.org
StreetLightUSA, a non-profit organization based in Arizona, providing residential services for at-risk, highly suspected, and confirmed female, adolescent victims of child sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation. streetlightusa.org, 623-435-0900, info@streetlightusa.org
Together Freedom, a non-profit organization providing long- and short-term care, including food, shelter, clothing, education, and access to legal services for girls who have become victims of sex trafficking in the United States. togetherfreedom.org, 951-399-3332, connect@togetherfreedom.org
United Abolitionists, a network of first responders fighting human trafficking in the United States. stophumantrafficking.com, 407-495-5846, info@stophumantrafficking.com
Alaska
Abused Women Aid in Crisis or A.W.A.I.C., an Anchorage-based nonprofit offering a 24-7 shelter and intervention for victims of domestic violence. awaic.org, 907-272-0100, development@awaic.org
Advocates for Victims of Violence Inc., a Valdez-based nonprofit offering a shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, legal advocacy, and other services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. avvalaska.org, 907-835-2999, avv@avvalaska.org
Alaska Family Services, a Palmer-based organization offering a multitude of services, including a shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence and a 24-hour hotline. akafs.org, 907-746-4080, info@akafs.org
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, a network of programs across Alaska providing shelter, 24-hour hotlines, advocacy, and other services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. andvsa.org, andvsa@andvsa.org
Cordova Family Resource Center, a domestic violence shelter with a 24-hour hotline. cordovafamilyresourcecenter.org, 907-424-5674, info@Cordovafamilyresourcecenter.org
Interior Alaska Center for Non Violent Living, a Fairbanks-based nonprofit offering housing, legal aid, and other programs for victims of domestic and sexual violence. iacnvl.org, 907-452-2293 or 800-478-7273, iac@iacnvl.org
Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center, a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic or sexual violence, offering a 25-bed shelter and a 24-hour crisis line. kwrcc.org, 907-486-3625 or 888-486-3625, outreach@kwrcc.org
LeeShore Center, a Kenai-based, 34-bed emergency shelter for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; also offering legal advocacy, transitional living assistance, and more. leeshoreak.org, 907-283-7257 (crisis line), 907-283-9479
Safe and Fear-Free Environment or S.A.F.E., a Dillingham-based shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence. safebristolbay.org, 907-842-2320, director@safebristolbay.org
South Peninsula Haven House, a Homer-based organization offering emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, and other programs for victims of domestic or sexual violence. havenhousealaska.org, 907-235-7712, 907-235-8943 (24-hour crisis line) admin@havenhousealaska.org
Tundra Women’s Coalition, a Bethel-based nonprofit offering a 43-bed shelter, 24-hour crisis line and legal advocacy for victims of sexual violence. tundrapeace.org, 907-543-3456 or 1-800-478-7799, TWC@TWCpeace.org
Women in Safe Homes or W.I.S.H., a Ketchikan-based nonprofit operating a 32-bed shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. wishak.org, 907-225-9474 (shelter), 800-478-9474 (24-hour crisis line), info@wishak.org
Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence, a nonprofit operating a shelter and a 24-hour crisis line for people impacted by domestic and sexual violence and other life crisis. usafvshelter.org, 907-581-1500 or 1-800-478-7238, usafved@arctic.net
California
After Hours Ministry, a faith-based organization in Los Angeles serving victims of sexual exploitation. afterhoursministry.org, 323-524-8044, info@afterhoursministry.org
Alabaster Jar Project, a faith-based nonprofit offering housing and resources for sex trafficking victims in San Diego. alabasterjarproject.org, 858-598-3238, info@AlabasterJarProject.org
Bay Area Women Against Rape or B.A.W.A.R., an Oakland-based crisis center providing 24-hour services to survivors of sexual violence. bawar.org, 510-800-4247, bawar@bawar.org
Children of the Night, a Los Angeles nonprofit with a nationwide and global reach dedicated to rescuing sexually exploited children. childrenofthenight.org, 818-908-4474 or 800 551 1300 x 0 for 24/7 service lois@childrenofthenight.org
Community Solutions, a non-profit agency offering services for survivors of human trafficking, intimate partner abuse, and sexual violence, serving Santa Clara and San Benito counties. communitysolutions.org, 1-877-363-7238, info@communitysolutions.org
Journey Out, a Van Nuys nonprofit assisting victims of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. journeyout.org, 818-988-4970, info@journeyout.org
San Francisco SafeHouse, an organization providing services, transitional housing, and other safe spaces for survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking. sfsafehouse.org, 415-643-7861, info@sfsafehouse.org
Saving Innocence, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the recovery and restoration of child and adult victims of human trafficking by providing crisis response, advocacy, case management, and foster families. savinginnocence.org, 323-379-4232, info@savinginnocence.org
Women’s Resource Center, an Oceanside nonprofit offering counseling, a 24-hour crisis line, a 28-day emergency shelter, a 2-year transitional housing program, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and child abuse. wrcsd.org, 760-757-3500
East Coast
EVA Center, based in Boston, it helps individuals exit prostitution, offering emergency housing, among other services. evacenter.org, 617-779-2133, info@evacenter.org
FAIR (Free Aware Inspired Restored) Girls, a Washington D.C. organization providing intervention and holistic care to female survivors of human trafficking; operates a 24-hour, toll-free crisis line. fairgirls.org, 202-520-9777 (main number) or 855-900-3247 (crisis line), info@fairgirls.org
HER Resiliency Center, a Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland-based, survivor-led organization serving vulnerable women ages 18 to 25 with the support, skills, and resources they need to make life changing positive decisions and thrive. herresiliency.org, 844-4HERNOW, info@herresiliency.org
Living in Freedom Together or L.I.F.T., a nonprofit in Worcester, Massachusetts offering programs for Survivors of the sex trade. liftworcester.org, 508-762-9660, lift@liftworcester.org
Reset180, a Christian nonprofit in Virginia seeking to help human trafficking survivors in Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William counties as well as the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. reset180.com, 703-634-6061, info@reset180.com
Sasha Bruce Youthwork, offers emergency housing and supports for homeless & runaway children as well as victims of sex trafficking in the greater Washington, DC region. sashabruce.org, 202-547-7777 (emergencies), info@sashabruce.org
The University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment (SAFE) Center for Human Trafficking Survivors, a direct services, research, and advocacy center that provides free legal, social, economic empowerment, and behavioral health services to human trafficking survivors. umdsafecenter.org, 301-314-7233, safecenter@umaryland.edu
TurnAround, Inc., serves survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking in Baltimore County and Baltimore City, and serves survivors of human trafficking in Howard County. turnaroundinc.org, 410-377-8111 or 443-279-0379 (24/7 helpline line), 410 498-4956 (24/7 Text Line), info@turnaroundinc.org
Florida
Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc. (ACT), a Fort Myers-based nonprofit serving sex trafficking victims with free and confidential treatment services and a 24-hour hotline. actabuse.com, 239-939-3112, act@actabuse.com
Glory House of Miami, offers wrap-around services to adult survivors of human trafficking, including case management, life skills, trauma counseling, mentorship, medical and mental health care, spiritual guidance, and legal support. gloryhouseofmiami.org, 786-505-4681, info@gloryhouseofmiami.org
Redefining Refuge, a Tampa-based specialized service provider and non-profit advocacy agency for commercially exploited and trafficked children. redefiningrefuge.org, 813-778-4916, info@redefiningrefuge.org or referral@redefiningrefuge.org
Refuge House, based in Tallahassee, operates a crisis hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and legal assistance, among other programs, for victims of domestic and sexual violence, and sex-trafficking. refugehouse.com, 1-800-500-1119 or 888-956-7273, receptionist@refugehouse.com
Midwest
Ascent 121, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit offering a full continuum of therapeutic care, including residential placements and home-based services, for teen survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. ascent121.org, 317-759-0067, info@ascent121.org
Breaking Free, a survivor-led, non-profit provider of housing to sex trafficking survivors and their children in St. Paul, Minnesota. breakingfree.net, 651-645-6557 or 651-219-9287 (after hours), breakingfree@breakingfree.net
New Name, a faith-based, Chicago-area nonprofit offering services to women in the sex industry. new-name.org, 630-465-0802, anne@new-name.org
Pathfinders Milwaukee, Inc., offers basic needs, shelter/housing, and anti-violence services for youth and young adults (ages 11 to 25 years old) in crisis. pathfindersmke.org, 414-271-1560 or 866-212-7233 (24/7), info@pathfindersmke.org
RAHAB Ministries, a faith-based organization in Canton, Ohio, offering mentoring and housing for sex trafficking survivors. rahab-ministries.org, 330-819-3326, believe@rahab-ministries.org
Sacred Beginnings, a survivor-led, peer-mentored program for sex trafficking victims based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. sbtp.org, 616-443-6233, leslieking@sbtp.org
SAFE on Main, based in Lebanon, Ohio, provides shelter, legal advocacy, and therapy to human trafficking survivors and victims of domestic and sexual violence. safeonmain.org, 888-860-4084 (crisis line), 513-695-1185 (office)
Veronica’s Voice, a Kansas City-based nonprofit offering two years of free transitional housing to sex trafficking survivors. veronicasvoice.org, 816-483-7101 or 913-214-1401, admin@veronicasvoice.org
Nevada
Awaken, a faith-based, anti-trafficking nonprofit offering housing, a drop-in center, and assistance for girls and women looking to leave The Life, based in Reno. awakenreno.org, 775-393-9183, info@awakenreno.org
Cupcake Girls, a nonprofit providing confidential support to those in the sex industry as well as trauma-informed outreach, advocacy, and referrals; offices in Las Vegas and Portland, Oregon. thecupcakegirls.org, 702-879-8195 (Las Vegas), 207-200-8094 (Portland), info@thecupcakegirls.org
Eddy House, a Reno nonprofit offering a daytime drop-in center and overnight shelter for homeless, runaway, foster, and other at-risk youth. eddyhouse.org, 775-384-1129, info@eddyhouse.org
The Embracing Project, a Las Vegas nonprofit offering a drop-in center, advocacy, mentorship, and other wrap-around services to youth survivors of violence and sexual exploitation. theembracingproject.org, (702) 463-6929, tep_info@rop.com
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, a Las Vegas nonprofit providing housing and services for youth in crisis. nphy.org, 702-383-1332, info@nphy.org
Signs of H.O.P.E. (Healing, Options, Prevention, Education), a Clark County nonprofit serving victims of sexual violence; it operates a 24/7 hotline and a counseling center, among other services. sohlv.org, 702-366-1640 or 888-366-1640, community@sohlv.org
The Children’s Cabinet, a statewide nonprofit serving parents and children with offices Reno, Carson City, Las Vegas, and Elko. Programs vary by city, contact for more information: childrenscabinet.org, 775-856-6200, mail@childrenscabinet.org
Xquisite, a nonprofit in Northern Nevada designed to bring freedom to survivors of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence by helping them to live healthy, flourishing lives. xquisite.org, 775-434-7255 (emergency hotline)
New York
Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, Inc. or G.E.M.S., an anti-trafficking nonprofit offering housing, education, court advocacy, and survivor leadership, based in New York City. gems-girls.org, 917-837-0357, info@gems-girls.org
LifeWay Network Inc., an anti-trafficking nonprofit offering housing, mentorship, and education, based in Tarrytown, New York. lifewaynetwork.org, 718-779-8075, help@LifeWayNetwork.org
Restore NYC, an anti-trafficking nonprofit offering counseling, housing and economic-empowerment solutions to survivors based in New York City. restorenyc.org, (212) 840-8484, info@restorenyc.org
Safe Horizon, a victims’ assistance nonprofit offering shelter, legal aid, counseling, and other programs, based in New York City. safehorizon.org, 800-621-HOPE or 212-577-7700, website@safehorizon.org
South
A Safe Place, a Wilmington, North Carolina nonprofit providing trauma-informed services and housing to sex trafficking survivors. asafeplacetogo.com, 855-723-7529 ext. 3, info@asafeplacetogo.com
BeLoved Atlanta, a nonprofit providing safe homes and a two year restoration program for women overcoming sex trafficking. belovedatlanta.org, 770-630-7765, info@belovedatlanta.org
Partners Against Trafficking Humans or PATH, an anti-trafficking organization with a hotline based in Little Rock, Arkansas. pathsaves.org, 501-301-HELP (4357), info@pathsaves.org
Street Grace, a nonprofit that serves child sex trafficking victims in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. streetgrace.org, 678-809-2111 or 888-373-3223, info@streetgrace.org
The Institute for Shelter Care, a national faith-based organization based in Louisville, Kentucky, offering mentorship, research, and support to organizations who are operating residential programs for the sexually exploited. instituteforsheltercare.org, info@instituteforsheltercare.org
The WellHouse, an Odenville, Alabama-based organization offering residential and therapeutic programs to female sex trafficking victims. the-wellhouse.org, 205-306-6058 and 800-991-0948, info@the-wellhouse.org
Wellspring Living, an Atlanta nonprofit providing recovery services for domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk. wellspringliving.org, 404-948-4673
Unshackled by Love Ministries, a Lexington, Kentucky, faith-based nonprofit offering housing and trauma-informed rehabilitation services for sex trafficking victims. un-shackledbylove.org, 859-509-6421, info@unshackledbylove.org
Texas
New Day for Children, an Alamo nonprofit that raises and provides financial support for restorative care for sex trafficked children; its funding provides a safe and secure living environment, school tuition, therapy, medical/dental care, equine therapy, and other essential needs. newdayforchildren.com, moreinfo@newdayforchildren.com
Redeemed, operates a faith-based, trauma-informed, long-term residential program for sex trafficking survivors around Houston. redeemedtx.org, 832-447-4130, info@redeemedtx.org
The Landing, an anti-trafficking nonprofit with a drop-in center for minor and adult trafficking survivors in the Houston area. thelanding.org, 713-766-1111, hello@thelanding.org
West
Gospel Rescue Mission, a faith-based organization offering shelter for people in crisis in Tucson, Arizona. grmtucson.com, 520-740-1501, web@grmtucson.com
Mirror Ministries, a faith-based organization serving sex trafficking victims in Tri-Cities, Washington. mirror-ministries.org, info@mirror-ministries.org, local 24/7 hotline is (509)212-9995
Organization for Prostitution Survivors, a Seattle-based social services organization led by survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. seattleops.org, 206-337-6155, info@seattleops.org
Phoenix Dream Center, a faith-based nonprofit devoted to ending human trafficking and childhood hunger. phoenixdreamcenter.org, 602-516-0033
Real Escape from the Sex Trade or REST, a direct service provider in Seattle. iwantrest.com, 206-451-REST for services, info@iwantrest.com
Shelter From the Storm, a La Grande, Oregon nonprofit serving victims of violence and sexual assault. unioncountysfs.org, 541-963-7226 or 541-963-9261
Voluntad, a Denver, Colorado organization providing services and support to human trafficking survivors. voluntad.org, 303-433-2712, services@Voluntad.org