Resources
Local and National Advocacy Resources for Experiencers of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Resources:
Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community
SCESA: The National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault
House of Ruth
The Safe Sister’s Circle
https://www.safesisterscircle.org/
The Person Center DC
https://www.thepersoncenterdc.org/
DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence
Ask DC
https://www.assaultservicesknowledge.org/dc
U Ask DC
https://www.assaultservicesknowledge.org/uaskdc
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Crisis Call Center; Call 775-784-8090; Text “ANSWER” to 839863
A free, confidential, 24-hour hotline for anyone who is seeking help, support, or information after a crisis.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
A free, confidential, 24-hour hotline for anyone who is going through emotional distress or is in suicidal crisis.
D.C. Department of Mental Health Access Helpline; 1-888-7WE-HELP (1-888-793-4357)
A free, confidential, supportive 24-hour hotline for anyone who is going through emotional distress or wants to talk to someone. Mental health professionals will refer you to immediate help or ongoing care.
DC’s Victim Hotline: calling 1-844-443-5732 or you can chat with someone via dcvictim.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
https://rainn.org/resources , 1-800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
https://nnedv.org/get-help/more-information/, (1-800-799-SAFE), TTY (1-800-787-3224), chat (TheHotline.org), or text (START to 88788)
Pain Management
Resources:
The Pelvic People and Ohnut: https://thepelvicpeople.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzvC9BhADEiwAEhtlNzGh0dN2OsrRO-OZFe7qo5gyFkpjWg_pfqUOowj6agd__CriAZURVRoCfu0QAvD_BwE
Intimate Rose: https://www.intimaterose.com/
Women's Health
We offer specialized programs for women's health issues such as pelvic pain, incontinence, and prenatal/postpartum care.
Health in Her Hue: https://healthinherhue.com/
Personalized Care
At Lauren H Collins Wellness, we believe in treating the whole person, not just the injury. We work with each patient to develop a customized treatment plan that meets their specific needs.
Good Reads
Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by Adrienne Maree Brown
Other Resources
Resources:
A resource for finding healthcare providers who are persons of color:
A resource to help find a Black mental health service provider
https://www.self.com/story/black-mental-health-resources
A resource guide for support of survivors of domestic violence
Final Ujima Resource Directory Aug 2021 (1).pdf
Article on 5NP Auricular Acupuncture:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8034021/