You Are Not Alone

If you or someone you know is in a situation of exploitation, trafficking, or abuse, help is available. This directory lists verified organizations and hotlines providing crisis support, legal assistance, shelter, and long-term recovery services. All listings are real, established organizations — not paid referrals.

Crisis Hotlines

United States

  • National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 | Text: "HELP" to 233733 | Available 24/7, multilingual
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
  • RAINN (Sexual Assault): 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

United Kingdom

  • Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700 | Available 24/7
  • Refuge (Domestic Abuse): 0808 2000 247 | refuge.org.uk
  • Unseen UK: unseenuk.org — support and safe houses for trafficking survivors

Canada

  • Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010 | 24/7, multilingual
  • Covenant House (youth): covenanthouse.ca

Australia

  • Australian Federal Police Tip Line: 131 AFP (131 237)
  • 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — national sexual assault and domestic violence counseling

International Resources

  • IOM (International Organization for Migration): iom.int — provides direct assistance to trafficking victims globally
  • La Strada International: lastradainternational.org — European network for anti-trafficking support
  • ECPAT International: ecpat.org — focused on child exploitation

Specialized Support Organizations

Exit Programs

Many survivors need structured help to exit exploitative situations. These organizations offer safe housing, counseling, job training, and legal advocacy:

  • Thistle Farms (US): thistlefarms.org — survivor-led, two-year residential program
  • Breaking Free (US): Support for women exploited through prostitution and addiction
  • SPACE International: spaceintl.org — survivor-led network with global reach

Legal Help

  • Polaris Project (US): polarisproject.org — legal support and policy advocacy
  • Immigration Equality (US): Legal help for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive trafficking survivors seeking asylum

If You Are in Immediate Danger

Always call emergency services (911 in the US, 999 in the UK, 000 in Australia) if you or someone else is in immediate physical danger. If it is not safe to speak, many emergency services recognize silent calls or allow you to press a key to signal distress.

Confidentiality

Most hotlines and support organizations are confidential. You do not need to provide your full name or location to receive information or support. Interpreters are available in many languages through the major national hotlines.