Abuse Help & Abuse Support for Abuse Survivors

Abuse Support Center: Abuse and Recovery Information and Resources
The mere fact that so many different forms of abuse exist is frightening. When you consider that the above doesn't include all the possiblities its even more so. Abuse can be physical, mental, verbal, or even intimidation. Whether the abuse takes the form of Sexual Harassment, Bullying, or physical or emotional harm the results are serious. Victims (or Survivors) of abuse suffer a variety of problems such as low self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, and phobias. These effects linger and drive some to drastic measures. In most cases, the pain and anger of the survivor of abuse is acted out against themselves. This can take the form of self-injury such as cutting, or as eating disorders, and in some suicide. There are times that the pain and anger finds an external target... sometimes against their abusers, sometimes later in life against their family. Abuse has proven to be a factor in many school shootings as well. Don't stand for abuse, if you know someone who is abusing someone else, report them and stop the cycle of abuse.

Domestic Violence/Spouse Abuse Support Groups - Charlotte, NC - SupportWorks
SPOUSE ABUSE and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - SupportWorks directory of support groups and other resources in Charlotte, NC addressing Domestic Violence. Support groups in Mecklenburg County (NC), Nonprofit agencies in Mecklenburg County (NC) and Other resources such as internet links, national support groups, and toll-free telephone numbers.

Drug Rehab Psychologist Therapist Drug Treatment Rehabilitation Center Eating Disorder Rehab
Find the right psychologist, therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, drug rehab or eating disorder treatment center ideally suited to your specific needs. 4therapy.com is concerned about the stigma attached to seeking professional help for psychological issues and the difficult path most people face when trying to select a therapist. Our mission is to provide the most trustworthy and reliable way to confidentially identify and select a psychotherapist ideally suited to your needs.

End Child Abuse
Dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse and neglect, serving and strengthening children and families. This website, www.childabuse.org, is for those who want an end to child abuse. It is produced by NBA (National Benevolent Association) Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home. Our organization was the first residential treatment center for child abuse and neglect in Colorado, and currently serves approximately 500 children and 1,500 of their family members each year. We are a community of people dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse and neglect, serving and strengthening children and families.

Mindy Machanic's Change Pages-Psychology & Mental Health
On-Line Resources for Psychology & Mental Health: Links for mental health & general psychology information (including psychopharmacology links), psychology & related area scholarly resources (including history of psychology links), general resources in science and research, educational psychology & learning theory, directory, career & miscellaneous resource sites, parenting & rape and domestic violence resources

Nursing Home Abuse Support Group - News, Information and Resources!
Nursing home abuse has become a nationwide focus as reports continue to expose the high number of nursing home abuse incidences. Recent investigations consistently show the decline in quality long-term elder care. Nursing home abuse was found to occur in 1 in 3 nursing homes in 2001, and according to the Senate Committee on Aging, nursing home abuse has increased 20% from last year. An 18-month investigation performed by the General Accounting Office, the investigative arm of Congress, indicated that about 20% of all U.S. nursing home abuse cases, both sexual and physical, were not reported to local law enforcement officials.

Provincial Association of Transition Houses of Saskatchewan
Information on violence and abuse,contact information for abused victims and shelters. Provincial Association of Transition Houses of Saskatchewan Has developed this website to provide help and information surrounding the issues of violence and abuse in relationships and in our society.

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network / National Sexual Assault Hotline
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more. With more than 1,000 local affiliates, the National Sexual Assault Hotline has helped more than half a million victims of sexual assault. RAINN was founded in 1994 by Scott Berkowitz, who continues as the organization's president.

RASASC (Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre)
RASASC is a helpline run by, and for, women and girls over 13. Objectives: To provide a free, confidential helpline which is open 365 days a year. To provide information, advice and appropriate referral to friends, partners, work colleagues and other organisations. To provide one - one counselling. To treat male survivors of rape or sexual abuse sympathetically and to refer them to more appropriate services. To recruit, train and support volunteers to provide the above services. To increase knowledge and awareness of the effects of sexual violence towards women. When resources permit, to offer face-to-face counselling in a safe, accessible environment for those women and girls who need it. To provide other services such as escort, visits or groups when sufficient resources are available.

Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse Support Groups
Scheduled chats and support group meetings for those dealing with sexual abuse, physical abuse and emotional abuse issues. about this community We are all survivors . . . of childhood abuse, domestic violence, physical injury or traumatic experiences. Because we are here for self-help and mutual support, our intent is to provide a safe space for asking questions, sharing advice and resources, telling our stories, and being heard. parental controls! Our community deals with painful and sensitive subject matter. For that reason, parental guidance may be appropriate. Our intent is to discuss our experiences honestly and without sensationalism. The Abuse Survivors area is not an area for children currently being abused. If you are a child still being abused we suggest that you call the National Child Abuse Hot line at 1-800-422-4453 or contact any local crisis office by calling information or checking in your local phone book.

Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center
Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center provides free, confidential services. A 24 hour, confidential, statewide, Crisis Support Line: 1-800-871-7741 - Providing; Support Groups for survivors of sexual assault and child sexual abuse, and for non-offending parents of children who have been sexually abused. Crisis intervention and information. Support and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and their families. Advocacy for survivors who chose to seek medical attention, report to the police, or go through the criminal justice system. Referral to appropriate agencies and individuals in the community. Community and professional education.

Substance Abuse Treatment Centers - Facility Locator
Looking for drug treatment programs and alcohol abuse treatment programs? Find the right drug abuse treatment program or alcohol abuse treatment program with the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Help with drug, narcotic and other substance abuse and addiction problems.

Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Support Forums and Resources
The Support Forum is modulated by fellow survivors and not by trained professionals, the effects of child sexual abuse on teen/adult survivors can be devastating, and couseling is recomended for all survivors. If your a survivor please know that personal therapy is crucial to your well being and recovery. Free counseling is available in USA through a nonprofit organization called VOCA. Or call your local rape crisis center for more details. How to Find a Therapist 1800 843-7274

Symptoms of Emotional Abuse
Your depression may be caused by emotional abuse. Read about the symptoms and learn how your partner might be undermining your self-esteem. An abusive partner will railroad discussions, so that you don't have time to think about what's right and what's wrong in their behavior.

Treatment and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - Childhelp USA
Childhelp USA® is one of the largest and oldest national non-profits dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. Since its founding in 1959 by Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, the organization has directly provided help and hope to millions of children and adults whose lives have been traumatized by child abuse. In addition to the Childhelp USA® National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD®, the charity directly serves abused children through residential treatment facilities (villages), child advocacy centers, group homes, foster care, child abuse prevention programs, and community outreach.

Verbal Abuse Support Resources - Groups
Verbal Abuse of Children, The Web site for Information on Verbal Abuse, by author Patricia Evans. The Verbal Abuse web site ushers in a new millennium of increased awareness. It reflects our growing knowledge of verbal abuse--one of the worst forms of abuse anyone can experience in any ongoing relationship or association. It serves as a link to resources and information about verbal abuse. The site will grow and change as we gather information. Indeed, it was only as recently as 1992 that verbally abusive relationships were named and described.

Working to Halt Online Abuse
The mission of WHOA is to educate the Internet community about online harassment, empower victims of harassment, and formulate voluntary policies that systems administrators can adopt in order to create harassment-free environments. WHOA fully supports the right to free speech both online and off, but asserts that free speech is not protected when it involves threats to the emotional or physical safety of anyone. WHOA further asserts that online harassment is about power in a community: a power structure that has tended to accept or ignore harassment rather than actively seek to cease it. Our volunteers work with people currently experiencing online harassment, and help others to learn how to avoid such harassment or minimize its impact if it does occur. Our president, Jayne Hitchcock, regularly speaks at various conferences and seminars, training law enforcement personnel and other interested parties. She also lobbies for better federal and state laws to deter cyberstalkers and give victims more options to stop harassment.

The Wounded Healer Journal - Child abuse survivors, incest, trauma, PTSD Support Community
Established in 1995, The Wounded Healer Journal is the web's oldest and best support community for people who have experienced trauma and abuse, including child abuse. The love, care, concern and support shared by its participants make it a powerful resource for people on the healing journey, but did you know that this community owes its beginnings to the gift of a simple basket?

Abuse - MTC Online Forums
MTC has been in existance for 12 years. MTC Online provides forums, articles, resources, information to survivors of Ritual Abuse,Satanic Ritual Abuse, and those with Dissociative conditions such as Dissociative Identity Disorder. There is never a fee charged to participate in our forums. Our forums consist of different topic groups via e-mail list serv and a web based forum. MTC is managed by volunteer survivors who moderate our groups/forums to insure safety and the comfort of all participants.

Abuse Help - Dissociative Disorder Support Group
This support group is being offered to those people who have been diagnosed with any of the dissociative disorders such as DID, dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, etc. Dissociation can be defined on a continuum. On one end try to imagine yourself driving down the highway. Suddenly you have arrived at your destination but you cannot recall how you got there. You went through several traffic lights but you don't even recall whether the lights were red or green or how you made it to your destination. This is a form of mild dissociation and everyone does this. Continuing along this spectrum you can find yourself being very forgetful quite often. On the opposite end you would find dissociation defined as multiplicity which is now known as DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder). DID is not an illness nor is it a disease. The individuals that have been diagnosed with this disorder are not crazy. They are survivors of severe childhood trauma and the long-term effects have caused these individuals problems on how to process current information and react to everyday life. If you would like to seek support or offer support to others with DID or other dissociative disorders please join our group. Anyone looking for info for projects, surveys, or is NOT legitmately DID (or believe they are but are not diagnosed yet) or a supporter of one are not welcome.

Abuse Help! Abused Survivors Support Group
This support group has been formed to offer an outstretched hand to adult survivors of abuse (physical, verbal, emotional or sexual abuse). You are not alone and I want you to know that. There is no such word as "dwelling" or that phrase "get over it already" because we all know that abuse from childhood takes a long time to get through and a whole lot of support. Join us on this list and email with others who understand your needs and wants. Seek support from others and be there to support them through their difficult times too. Anyone looking for info for projects, surveys, or is NOT legitmately verbally, physically, or mentally abused or NOT a supporter of one are not welcome.

Action on Elder Abuse - Support Us
Action on Elder Abuse is a national organisation that operates across the four nations of the British Isles. It is based in London. We are here To prevent abuse in old age by raising awareness, education, promoting research and the collection and dissemination of information. We are here To provide a national information and advice service and provide guidance for the prevention of, and action on, the abuse of older people.

APSAC - American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children is a nonprofit national organization focused on meeting the needs of professionals engaged in all aspects of services for maltreated children and their families. Especially important to APSAC is the dissemination of state-of-the-art practice in all professional disciplines related to child abuse and neglect.