Hotlines & Support Line
The hotlines below are some of the countless hotlines that victims can access for help. Feel free to contact them and they will be glad to assist you.
Some of the current services for women seeking to exit prostitution in the United Kingdom:
SCOTLAND
Edinburgh
Jannet Hopewell Ministies-Scotland:
Assists & provides support for those wanting to exit prostitution & domestic abuse.
Email: admin@jannethopewellministries.co.uk
Hotline:Tel: 0 800 027 1234
Fax: 44 0 131 608 1036
Jannethopewellministries.co.uk
Glasgow
Routes Out:
Part of Community Safety Glasgow, Routes Out provides support for those wanting to exit prostitution.
www.routesout.org/
Phone: 0141 276 0737
ENGLAND
Bradford
Bridge:
A facility for women in both indoor and street prostitution, offering a drop in centre, needle exchange, advice and support, including mental health support
and general health care.
www.thebridgeproject.org.uk/services/4women
Phone: 01274 723 863
Bristol
One25:– A centre for women involved in street based prostitution, offering van out reach, a drop in centre and case work support.
www.one25.org.uk/how-one25-help-women
Email: office@one25.org.uk
The Spring of Hope:
A night shelter and support service for women fleeing prostitution and domestic violence.
www.crisis-centre.org.uk/about-us
Email: admin@crisis-centre.org.uk
London
The LEA Project (London Exiting Advocacy):
Works with women in prostitution anywhere in London, providing a non-judgmental service, giving advocacy and support in exiting.
Phone: 020 7683 1270
Email: lea@niaendingviolence.org.uk
www.niaendingviolence.org.uk/perch/resources/lea-project-leaflet.pdf
Door of Hope:
A support, mentor and advocacy organisation that offers night time outreach to street based prostitutes as a well as day time support and befriending.
Phone: 0845 0044231
www.doorofhope.org.uk/what-we-do.php
StreetLight
A project offering outreach to outdoor prostitutes in the Gatwick area, as well as daytime support and advocacy with other drug, housing and counselling services.
www.streetlight.uk.com/support-services
St Mungos:
A project offering emergency housing support to vulnerable and homeless women, including those trying to escape prostitution.
www.rebuildingshatteredlives.org/about-us
Women @ The Well – A women:
only drop-in centre in Kings Cross dedicated to supporting women whose lives are affected by or at risk of being affected by prostitution.
www.watw.org.uk
Sheffield
The Sheffield Working Women’s Opportunities Project (SWWOP):
Provides intensive support to vulnerable women involved in street prostitution.
www.swwop.org
Phone: 0114 253 6899
Ireland
Beyond The Streets:
A call back service offering advice and general guidance to those who feel trapped in prostitution.
www.beyondthestreets.org.uk/i-need-support
Free phone: 0800 1337870
Birmingham
Anawim:
A support service for women in prostitution, as well as women with drug addiction issues, offering courses, activities and practical support with food and clothing.
228 Mary St
Birmingham
B12 9RJ
www.womensbreakout.org.uk/projects/anawim
Dublin
Ruhama:
A support service assisting with crisis accommodation, case work, counselling and other practical support for women in prostitution.
www.ruhama.ie/services
PS: We are not responsible for the quality of the resources or services listed above.
They are provided as a reference only.
If unsure, please contact us at JHM-Scotland and we will do our best to connect you to recidble organisations in your country to assist you.
Please note that:The sites above are listed for reference purposes only.
Please note that you are leaving the JHM’s website when you follow any of these links.
JHM-Scotland assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information contained on these sites.
Call one of these confidential help lines as soon as you suspect your child may be being prostituted. And don't hesitate to call again and again as you have more questions. These hotlines are there to help you! (Child prostitution and sex trafficking are basically the same thing, so don't hesitate to call any of these numbers.)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
National Human Trafficking Hotline-USA:
Tel: 0 888 373 6888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org
www.humantraffickinghotline.org
Children of the Night:
Toll Free, Confidential, National Hotline, Child Prostitution Line:
1-800-551-1300 (se habla español)
Polaris Toll Free, Confidential, National Hotline, Sex Trafficking:
(Multilingual) 1-888-3737-888
Korean Hotline 1-888-976-5274
Spanish Hotline 1-888-80-AYUDA (1-888-80-29832)
If you feel more comfortable writing an email, write Report@PolarisProject.org
(U.S., Mexican Border)
24-hr Trafficking Emergency Hotline - Bilingual (Spanish/English)
In the U.S. call: (619) 666-2757
In Mexico call:
(664) 686-1717
Give one (or all) of these numbers to your daughter! If you're still in contact with your daughter, make sure she has this number, and that she knows that it's toll free and confidential. Try to get your daughter to memorize at least one of these phone numbers because pimps often confiscate a girl's cell phone. Give these numbers to others who may be in touch with your daughter.
Rahab's Hideaway
118 Graceland Blvd
Columbus, OH 43214
www.rahabshideaway.org
FOR OHIO RESIDENTS ONLY: Helps women escaping prostitution and sexual exploitation. Their referral agencies provide a variety of services to program participants including maternal and pediatric health care, mental health services, child and youth development programs, education, and job training. Rahab’s HideAway also collaborates with a part-time housing advocate whose primary responsibility is to assist residents in their permanent housing search. Individual meetings are provided to ensure that residents are working constructively towards their goals.
VERONICA'S Voice (Victims Exploited Recovering On Needed Individual Counseling And Services):
PO Box 172472
Kansas City, MO 66117
URL:http://www.veronicasvoice.org/
Email:safecenter@veronicasvoice.org
Survivors of the sex industry designed and operate the program. Services include: 24 hour crisis line; drop-in center; street out reach; peer counseling; support groups; referrals; court advocacy; diversion programs; john school and community education.
Breaking Free
PO Box 4366
St. Paul, MN 55104
www.breakingfree.net Email:breakingfree@breakingfree.net
For those in Minnesota: Fights commercial sexual exploitation by providing direct services for all prostituted women and girls and by educating the community to recognize prostitution as systematic violence against women. Services: case management, support groups, housing, mentorship, community court, school for "Johns."
Children of the Night
14530 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Hotline:800-551-1300
Fax: 818-908-1468
www.childrenofthenight.org
Email:llee@childrenofthenight.org
The Children of the Night home is open to child prostitutes throughout the United States, and the Children of the Night hotline is ready and able to rescue these children 24 hours a day. We provide free taxi/airline transportation nationwide for America’s child prostitutes who wish to escape prostitution and live in our home. We have a 24-hour hotline and 24-hour shelter in Van Nuys, California.
Coalition Against Trafficking in Women
PO Box 7427
JAF Station
Los Angeles, NY 10116
www.catwinternational.org
Email:info@catwinternational.org
CATW and our partners engage in advocacy, education and prevention programs for victims of trafficking and prostitution in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and North America, including the Untied States. CATW has many project, listed here: http://www.catwinternational.org/ProjectsCampaigns/Projects This is one of them: CATW and our partners provide multi-level services, financial aid, psychological support, housing, and legal advocacy for victims of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
Covenant House
Hotline:800-999-9999 and online:
www.nineline.org
www.covenanthouse.org
Nationwide: Helps young people between the ages of 17-21 and living on the streets or in a home that is not safe. Provides crisis counseling for teens and their caregivers, a toll-free number to assist children any time of the day, emergency shelter for runaway teens and services to help children and teens on the streets who are victims of prostitution. Locations across the US - see here: https://www.covenanthouse.org/homeless-youth-programs/NINELINE:
Free Our Girls
P.O. Box 336391
Greeley, CO 80633
www.freeourgirls.org
Email:info@freeourgirls.org
Free Our Girls is a non-profit organization based in northern Colorado. We provide both locally and nationwide support and resources for currently and previously trafficked women. We also have an online forum for parents and support persons of victims/survivors. We also provide awareness and prevention trainings and events in northern Colorado. A majority of our programs are accessible online (through private discussion forums, email newsletters, phone consultations) so they are accessible on a national scale.
GEMS - Girls' Educational & Mentoring Services
298B West 149th Street
New York, NY 10039
www.gems-girls.org
Specific to New York state: Preventive and transitional services to young women aged 12-24 years who are at risk for or involved in sexual exploitation and violence. Services: Peer counseling, crisis counseling, groups, housing referrals, vocational assistance, health-care referrals, youth leadership, trainings and consultation. For a listing of other organizations in each state, see here: http://www.gems-girls.org/about/what-we-do/service-providers-by-state.
Journey Out
Drop-in Center: 7136 Haskell Ave.
Suite 125
Van Nuys, CA 91406
www.journeyout.org
Email:info@journeyout.org
California-specific: The Journey Out Drop-In Center Program offers assistance to individuals seeking a way out of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. We provide them with survivor-led support groups, case management and referrals, survivor mentorship, peer-to-peer support and counseling, individual therapy and crisis counseling, GED tutoring and preparation, HIV testing and education, medical and vocational referrals, and meeting basic needs by providing food, clothing, hygiene products and condoms.
National Human Trafficking Resource Center, a program of the Polaris Project
Hotline:1-888-373-7888
www.nhtrc.polarisproject.org
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Through the hotline, you can report a tip, connect with anti-trafficking services in your area, or request training and technical assistance, general information, or specific anti-trafficking resources.
Off the Streets
2401 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.cinunionbethel.org/how-we-help/off-the-streets
Specific to Hamilton County, Ohio: Off the Streets (OTS) assists women involved in prostitution move towards safety, recovery, empowerment, and community reintegration. OTS provides a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for women who are involved in prostitution and helps them explore positive life changes. Focus areas include emergency needs, housing, medical care, mental health, substance abuse, education, and employment.
The recovery Village
633 Umatilla Boulevard
Umatilla, FL 32784
Tel: 1-352-771-2700 www.therecoveryvillage.com
An organization with locations across the USA, dedicated to helping those struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. They understand the connection between substance abuse and domestic violence and have created a new resource page on their website dedicated to the education of victims and their loved ones who may be unsure how to help.
PS: We are not responsible for the quality of the resources or services listed above.
They are provided as a reference only.
If unsure, please contact us at JHM-Scotland and we will do our best to connect you to recidble organisations in your country to assist you.
Please note that:The sites above are listed for reference purposes only.
Please note that you are leaving the JHM’s website when you follow any of these links.
JHM-Scotland assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information contained on these sites.
Hot Peach Pages: International
An International directory of abuse hotlines, shelters,
refuges, crisis centres and women's organizations.
Plus domestic violence information in over 110 languages.
www.hotpeachpages.net/a/countries.html
PS: We are not responsible for the quality of the resources or services listed above.
They are provided as a reference only.
If unsure, please contact us at JHM-Scotland and we will do our best to connect you to recidble organisations in your country to assist you.
Please note that:The sites above are listed for reference purposes only.
Please note that you are leaving the JHM’s website when you follow any of these links.
JHM-Scotland assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information contained on these sites.
Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
Charity Registration #13552 8701 RR0001.
The Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC) provids support, research and education to survivors of serious crime and stakeholders in Canada. 100 – 141 Catherine Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1C3
Tel: (613) 233-7614
Toll free: 1-877-232-2610
Fax: (613) 822-4904
www.crcvc.ca/links
Bad Date Coalition
416-765-6009
www.baddatecoalition.ca
bdcoalition@gmail.com
24 hours, 7 days a week
• You can leave a confidential message or fill out a bad date report online
Bad Date Hotline
416-808-0000
24 hours, 7 days a week
• Anonymous hotline for sex trade workers to report abuse or violence
www.baddatecoalition.ca
Chrysalis Network National Human Trafficking Hotline
Toll free 1-866-528-7109
www.chrysalisnetwork.org
info@chrysalisnetwork.org
24 hours, 7 days a week
• Free, confidential telephone counselling for adults and youth who have been trafficked or exploited; Ongoing support also offered for sex workers who do not personally identify as trafficked/exploited
• Service available in several languages
Women’s College Hospital
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre
416-323-6040
76 Grenville St (entrance on Grosvenor St west of Bay St) 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Medical assessment and treatment
• Psychological and social support
• Collection of medical and legal evidence at request of client
Drop-ins, health programs and other services
Agincourt Community Services Association
Massage Parlour/Micro-Brothel Outreach
416-321-6912 x 241
4155 Sheppard Ave E Ste 100
www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
info@agincourtcommunityservices.com
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
• Outreach services for Asian clients involved in sex work in massage parlours and micro-brothels in Scarborough
• Includes distribution of safer sex tools, sexual health clinic accompaniments, referrals and informal case management
All Saints Community Church-Community Centre
Providing Resources, Offering Support (PROS)
416-368-7768 x 24
315 Dundas St E
www.allsaintstoronto.com
pros@allsaintstoronto.com
Fri 8 am - Noon
• Offers trauma counselling, case management, public health nurses, peer mentorship and legal support • Call or drop-in on Fridays
Elizabeth Fry Toronto
Work Safe
416-924-3708
Toll free 1-855-924-3708
215 Wellesley St E
efrytoronto.org
www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
worksafe@efrytoronto.org www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
Drop-in: Mon 3-5 pm
• Counselling, referrals and health and legal support for sex workers
• Drop-in for female-identified individuals provides harm reduction support, educational workshops, community art/programs, snacks and tokens
• Call for more information or visit the drop-in
Haven on the Queensway
Rahab 416-640-2006
1533 The Queensway
havenontheq.com www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
confidential@havenontheq.com
Mon-Thurs 8:30 am-4 pm (some evening hours available)
• Counselling and support for individuals who are currently or formerly involved with the sex trade
• Call or email for more information
Maggie’s: The Toronto Sex Workers’ Action Project
416-964-0150
298A Gerrard St E 2nd Fl
maggiestoronto.ca www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
maggiescoord@gmail.com
Office: Tues, Thurs noon-2 pm; Drop-in: Wed 2-5 pm
• Peer run support services and advocacy for sex workers; drop-in lounge on Wednesdays
Parkdale Community Health Centre
Knowledge of Power and Women (KAPOW)
416-537-0275 x 361
1229 Queen St W
pchc.on.ca www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
Fri 10-11:30 am
• Weekly drop-in for female-identified sex workers offering peer and harm reduction support and the opportunity to speak to a counsellor, nurse and outreach worker • If you require further health treatment after seeing the nurse at the drop-in (i.e. getting a prescription), you need to live in the catchment area to access health care services at the PCHC
Regent Park Community Health Centre
Sex Workers Women’s Drop-in
416-203-4506
465 Dundas St E
regentparkchc.org www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
Thurs 9 am-oon
• Health care, laundry, showers and harm reduction supplies for women who engage in sex work and/or struggle with drug use.
• Workers on site for “bad date” reports, individual support and information.
• South of Bloor, north of Lake Ontario, west of the Don River, east of Yonge Street
• Program run in partnership with Street Health
Sherbourne Health Bus
Sex Worker Outreach
416-324-4170 or 416-881-3300 (mobile)
Thurs 10 pm - 1 am
• Nursing care, hygiene supplies, information and referrals
• Makes multiple stops; call for stop locations
Sherbourne Health Centre
Women in Need Klinic (WINK)
416-324-4180
333 Sherbourne St
sherbourne.on.ca www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
Wed 8:30-11:30 am
• Drop-in for homeless, low income and street involved women including trans women providing breakfast and access to outreach staff, nurses, doctors and counsellors
South Riverdale Community Health Centre
COUNTERfit Women’s Harm Reduction Breakfast Drop-in
416-461-1925 x 388
955 Queen St E 4th Fl
srchc.ca www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
Tues 9-11:30 am
• Weekly drop-in for female-identified sex workers and/or women who use drugs providing breakfast, harm reduction and safer sex supplies and access to a health care provider
The 519
Meal Trans
416-392-6874
519 Church St
the519.org www.agincourtcommunityservices.com
info@the519.org
Mon 6-9 pm
• Drop-in meal program for the low income trans community including trans sex workers
PS: We are not responsible for the quality of the resources or services listed above.
They are provided as a reference only.
If unsure, please contact us at JHM-Scotland and we will do our best to connect you to recidble organisations in your country to assist you.
Please note that:The sites above are listed for reference purposes only.
Please note that you are leaving the JHM’s website when you follow any of these links.
JHM-Scotland assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information contained on these sites.