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If you or someone you know needs help, below is a list of FREE and ANONYMOUS services that can help. Burqa and Stilettos also offers private, one-on-one coaching sessions. To find out more, send us an email at burqa.stilettos at gmail.com.
1. RAINN can help you make a confidential, informed decision about your individual situation. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE.
2. Childhelp — If you suspect or know a child is being abused, sexually or physically, you can call the USA National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD. Childhelp exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children.
3. The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides crisis intervention, information and referral to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends, and families. You can call the hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
4. All About Counseling provides helpful information on social issues and counseling. They also have a Directory of Counselors and Therapists.
5. Mentalhelp.com is a great resource if you think you or someone you know suffers from a mental illness. With mental illness, there is nothing to be afraid of or feel shameful about. There are many treatments available that can help you or a loved one lead a happy and balanced life.
6. The Emotional Abuse Quiz - Although this site is selling a book, it’s a good quiz to analyze one’s relationship status.