International, National and Local Resources

For additional resources, visit the pages below

• Sexual violence
• Human Trafficking
• Healing from trauma
• Child abuse

International

• International Domestic Violence Resource Guide (2024)– Provides domestic violence and violence prevention resources across all world regions
• Alliance for Hope International– systems and social change organizations in the US focused on creating innovative, collaborative, trauma-informed, hope-centered approaches to meeting the needs of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Programs include:
  • Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention– provides training, technical assistance, web-based education programs, a directory of national trainers and experts, and a clearinghouse of all research related to domestic violence and sexual assault strangulation crimes.
  • Family Justice Center Alliance– serves as the clearinghouse, research center, and national affiliation organization for Family Justice Centers and other multi-agency models that serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse, and/or human trafficking.
  • Camp Hope America– evidence-based camping and mentoring program in the US to focus on children and teens exposed to domestic violence. Their mission is to give youth a brighter future by creating pathways to hope and healing. 
  • VOICES Survivor Advocacy Network– network of survivors to advocate for victims who are in crisis, educates the public about family violence and sexual assault, and supports Family Justice Centers across the nation.
  • Justice Project– Supporting the families of victims in domestic violence homicides.

National

Emergency helplines

• For all interpersonal violence and sexual violence/assault victims
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline– TTY 1-800-787-3224. Spanish- 1-800-942-6908
  • Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network’s (RAINN) National Sexual Assault Online Hotline–
  • Domestic Shelters– Domestic shelters locater across the US
  • AimeeSays– an AI support system of support for people ready to recognize, respond and recover from relationship abuse**.
  • Seek then Speak– A tool to support adults impacted by sexual assault to explore their options, connect with resources, and begin the process of reporting if they choose. Available only for WA residents.*
• Specific for teens
  • Love is Respect National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline– TTY 1-866-331-8453
• Specific for LGBTQ+ population
  • LGBT National Hotline
• Specific for Native Women and DoD community
  • Strong Hearts Native Helpline– domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives
  • DoD Safe Helpline– sole hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault.
• Mental health services
  • Crisis Text line– Text “START” to 741741
• Community services
  • Victim Connect– a referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and resources in their communities.
• Tech Safety guide– To learn more about technology used as a form of domestic violence and how to keep yourself safe

Minority group support and resources

• All Youth-
  • Dating violence information and advice specific for teens
• LGBTQ+
  • The Network/La Red-
  • National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs–
• Native women
  • National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC)
  • Tribal Resource Tool–
• Black community
  • The National Center for Violence Against Women in the Black Community–
• Hispanic and Latino community
  • Casa de Esperanza
• Male victims
  • Help guide– help for men who are being abused
• Asian American and Pacific Islanders
  • Asian Americans Advancing Justice–
    • If you are currently in a crisis and need immediate support, please view our Emergency and Crisis Hotline Resource List. 

Legal service and support for victims

• A case for women– free legal consultation*
• Vine– reliable and confidential source for updated custody status and criminal case information. Register and stay informed.*
• Project Safeguard– Provides restraining order assistance, counseling, education, emergency legal services, advocacy assistance, and crisis court support. Statewide- 303-219-7049

IPV organizations who provide support to victims and families

• Me Too Movement– provides information, support, and resources for victims of sexual and dating violence
• Hush no More– provides a platform to tell your story, receive free counseling (1-888-285-2161), and resources to heal
• Operation for hope– provides education and resources for victims of domestic violence (including teens/young adults)
• Alliance for Hope International– Programs include:
  • Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention-
  • Family Justice Center Alliance
  • Camp Hope America
  • VOICES Survivor Advocacy Network
  • Justice Project–

IPV organizations for violence prevention

• Futures without Violence
• National Network to End Domestic Violence–
• Prevent connect– for professionals

Self defense training

• Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense Training– training provided to individuals, organizations, and communities to addresses workplace violence, DV/IPV, and social violence

Government programs and resources

For a complete list, click here.

• Administration for Children and Family’s Family Violence Prevention and Services Program:
• National Women’s Health Information Center: most current and reliable resource on women’s health.
• National resource center on Domestic Violence– VAWnet- provides resource materials about domestic violence

Program education and support for professionals

• National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental health (NCDVTMH)–  promotes survivor-defined healing by transforming the systems through education, training, research, and policy that impact survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families.

Local/Colorado

Local Crisis Hotlines

Refer to the Emergency helplines listed under National above for a complete list of hotlines. Additional help and reporting options in CO include:

• AimeeSays– an AI support system of support for people ready to recognize, respond and recover from relationship abuse**.
• Safe to tell– Reports can be submitted by calling 1-877-542-SAFE (7233), using the link on the website,  through our mobile app, or by texting S2TCO to 738477.
• Rise above Violence– private nonprofit organization that assist victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to ensure victims rights are exercised and needs met.
• Tech Safety guide– To learn more about technology used as a form of domestic violence and how to keep yourself safe

• For specific populations in CO
  • Dove– DOVE works with Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing (DDBDDHH) people of all ages and backgrounds who have experienced abuse.  24/7 crisis hotline is 303-731-7874 and is a Video Phone (VP) number*.
  • Domestic Violence Assistance for women veterans- Call the Eastern CP VA Intimate Partner coordinator at 720-723-6472
• Mental health
  • CO Crisis Center
  • WellPower– same-day, on-line counseling service, no fees or insurance needed*, offers up to 3 free sessions a year
  • Crisis Text line– text trained counselors about anything that’s on your mind; Text “START” to 741741

Community resources in CO

• Victim Connect– a referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and resources in their communities.
• Domestic Shelters– Domestic shelters locater across the US
• 211 Colorado- 211 is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state.
• You have the right– available to survivors between the ages of 18-69; provides assistance for Indigenous, Latino, Muslim, and Asian Pacific sexual assault survivors* 
• Helping Hands El Paso County Community Resources– The Helping Hands El Paso County Community Resources guide is a list of services available in El Paso County*. 
• El Paso County Department of Human Services– Provides access to protective services and assistance programs provided by local, state, and federal governments

IPV services in CO

• P31 Home– Crisis navigation and safety planning consulting for victims of domestic violence.
• Women Partnering– A Bilingual Woman Navigator to address the unmet needs of financially vulnerable women and children in the Colorado Springs area. 
• Center for Trauma and Resilience- Provides crisis counseling, case management, advocacy, referral clearing house, food, clothing, legal immigration services, emergency financial assistance to a victim of a crime in Denver, Colorado. Bilingual 24/7 line- 303-894-8000 (English), (303) 718-8289 (Español). Use 711 Relay Colorado to access helpline for hearing impaired.
• Violence Free Colorado- Provides list of DV shelters, services, resources, and community partners across CO

Minority services & resources in CO–

Black community-

• Kingdom Builders Family Life Center– non-profit organization who support BIPOC individuals and families impacted by violence, based out of Colorado Springs.
• Soul2Soul Sisters– non-profit organization who provides services and resources to African Americans who are victims of violence in CO; lists resources throughout CO (housing, counseling, food, transportation, etc).

Asian Americans and Pacific Islander community-

• Cultural Development & Wellness Center Victims Assistance program provides support to Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, immigrants, and refugees
• Asian Pacific Development Center– Provides counseling, case management, victims assistance services, youth programs to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Latina and Hispanic community-

• Servicios de la raza- provides services to English and Spanish-speaking Latino victims of violence throughout Colorado. 
• Cirsalida, Inc– provides resources and support (case management, counseling) to Hispanic, Latinx, and other persons of color struggling with complex trauma, domestic violence, and abuse; located in Colorado Springs
• Latina Safehouse- Provides bilingual advocates for reporting to law enforcement and court appearances to the Spanish community. Assists with immigration letters, rental assistance, transportation, utilities bills assistance, behavioral health services and support groups.

Indigenous and American Indian community-

• Haseya Advocate Program – Native woman-led organization that serves Indigenous survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Colorado Springs, Colorado region. 
• Denver Indian Family Resource Center- Provides counseling, case management, advocacy, transportation, emergency shelter for American Indian/Alaskan Native children, adults, and families.

Disabled community

• The Initiative- Provides services, support, and resources to people and families with disabilities who are experiencing domestic violence, abuse, neglect, sexual assault, or other violent crime.

Youth community

• Project Pave- Provides services to youth to end relationship violence. Provides counseling, teen dating violence programs, and school-based services.

LGBTQ+ community

• Queer asterisk- Therapeutic services and safe haven for transgender individuals needing help and support

Legal services in CO

• A case for women– free legal consultation
• Rocky mountain Victim Law Center– free legal services for victims of violence in CO
• Colorado VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday) – register for notifications of an offender’s custody changes
• Colorado Legal Services – legal services for low-income individuals and members of vulnerable populations in Colorado
• Colorado Judicial Branch– Colorado courts and probation page
• Project Safeguard– Provides restraining order assistance, counseling, education, emergency legal services, advocacy assistance, and crisis court support
• Office for Victims Programs- Victim Assistance Program, Phone: 303-239-5719 and Victim Compensation Program, Phone: 303-672-2166
• Victims Assistance/Compensation– El Paso County- 719-520-7272. Denver- 720-913-9253. For the phone number of the victim assistance program specific to your area, please click on Leave a Reply button below.

CO Government programs

• Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA)- provides resources and funding to crime victims, their families, and communities through leadership, education, and advocacy.
• Colorado Division of Criminal justice– provide community resources and agency partners to support victims

Victim Advocacy Centers

• Blue Bench– services provided to Denver metro area and surrounding communities; English and Spanish speaking* advocates available 24/7; Hotline- 303-322-7273 (English), 303-329-0031 (Spanish)
• TESSA– services provided to communities in El Paso County; SAFE LINE FOR ADVOCACY & CRISIS ONLY | 719-633-3819

Family Justice Centers/Child Advocacy Centers

• PorchLight– serves victims in Jefferson and Gilpin county*; provides support and services to children and families impacted by IPV
• Rose Andom Center– services victims in Denver county*; provides support and services to children and families impacted by IPV
• Denver Children’s Advocacy Center– services provided to children in Denver who have been affected by sexual abuse, witnessed homicide, or domestic violence.
• Safe Passage– services provided to children and disabled adults in El Paso County who are victims of sexual or physical abuse and/or are witnesses to homicide or domestic violence

Education & training for professionals

• Comma Projects– Program that addresses issues of sexual assault, interpersonal violence, and human trafficking for ensuring healthy interpersonal interactions; Available in Spanish*
• Violence Free Colorado– Provides technical assistance and training to organizations and individuals across the state to better support survivors of relationship abuse and advocate for policy change at the state and national levels.