Survivor Resources

Published on February 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM

If You Are Hurting, This Page Is For You

There are seasons of life when affirmations are helpful and there are seasons when you need something more than gentle words.

If you are navigating trauma, abuse, sexual violence, relationship harm, or emotional distress, this space exists to point you toward real support. Letters for Hope is rooted in compassion, but it is not crisis counseling or therapy. If you are in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services.

If you are safe but need someone to talk to, the resources below are confidential, free, and available 24/7.

24/7 Support

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Online chat available at rainn.org
Confidential and available at all hours.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
thehotline.org
Support, safety planning, and crisis intervention.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Available 24/7 for emotional distress or crisis.

Reaching out does not mean you are weak. It means you are choosing support.

If You’re a College Student

Many campuses have:

  • Confidential survivor advocates

  • Title IX offices

  • Counseling centers

  • Survivor support groups

If you’re unsure where to start, ask whether a resource is confidential before sharing details. You deserve autonomy and privacy in how you seek help.

Finding Ongoing Support

If you are looking for therapy or longer-term care, you might consider:

  • PsychologyToday.com (therapist directory)

  • InclusiveTherapists.com

  • OpenPathPsychotherapy.org (low-cost therapy options)

  • Community mental health clinics in your area

You deserve trauma-informed, culturally aware, and affirming care.

If You’re Supporting Someone Who Has Been Hurt

Sometimes we land on this page not for ourselves, but for someone we love.

If someone discloses harm to you:

Listen.
Believe them.
Avoid pressing for details.
Offer choices instead of solutions.
Let them move at their own pace.

Presence is powerful. You do not need perfect words.

A Gentle Reminder

Healing is not linear.
You are allowed to set boundaries.
You are allowed to ask for help.
You are allowed to take up space.

Affirmations can offer comfort — but real support often comes from real people.

If you are in danger, contact emergency services.
If you need someone to listen, please use the resources above.

You are not alone in this. 💜