Abuse
If you are currently being abused, or have been abused in the past, you should know that you do not suffer alone. You should also know that help is available for victims of abuse, although we know that it is not always easy to access. The national, state, and local resources below can provide instruction and assistance for people who need help healing through abusive situations.
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis, please call 988 to reach Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls, texts, emails, and live chats from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in more than 200 languages. The Trafficking Hotline’s mission is to connect human trafficking victims and survivors to critical support and services to get help and stay safe. The Trafficking Hotline offers round-the-clock access to a safe space to report tips, seek services, and ask for help.
The O’Connor House Mission is to provide a Christian home to help single, pregnant, homeless women improve life for themselves and their children. Education and career coaching are priorities to pave a successful path out of poverty.
Cherish is the Hamilton County Child Advocacy Center, a child-focused center that coordinates the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse while helping abused children heal. The location is designed to create a sense of safety.
Prevail, Inc. provides free and confidential services to individuals ages 5 and above impacted by crime and abuse at any point in their lives. Trained advocates support survivors to meet their needs, plan for their safety, and help them navigate barriers they may encounter.