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RESOURCES
Helpful Organizations
Though the Joyful Heart Foundation is not a crisis center where you can receive immediate attention or ongoing support, we do provide information and links to organizations where you can find the assistance and resources you are seeking.
The Joyful Heart Foundation strongly supports and recommends the organizations listed in this section. Like us there are caring people working to assist you and offer the support you deserve. You are not alone. You have the right to reach out to a trained professional who can provide confidential services and who is available to discuss your options regarding legal assistance, medical care and mental health treatment.
It is never too late to seek guidance and assistance.
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AIDS/STDs
The American Social Health Association
website: http://www.ashastd.org
website for teens: http://www.iwannaknow.org
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention
website: http://www.cdc.gov/std
CDC AIDS Info Hotline: 800-HIV-0440 (800-448-0440)
The Well Project
For Women with HIV or AIDS
website: http://www.thewellproject.org
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CAMPUS SAFETY
911Rape
Website: www.rape911.com
911rape is an informational service provided by The Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center. 911rape provides the following:
- Support for victims and a safe, anonymous way to learn how to get help after a sexual assault
- Information and resources to educate the public about rape and sexual assault
- Special sections for college students and teens
National Campus Safety Awareness Month
Website: www.campussafetymonth.com
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Please go to the NCSAM website to learn more.
Security On Campus
Website: www.securityoncampus.org
Security On Campus, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent violence, substance abuse and other crimes in college and university campus communities across the United States, and to compassionately assist the victims of these crimes.
Safe Campuses Now
Website: www.safecampusesnow.org
Safe Campuses Now is an Athens-based non-profit organization whose mission is crime awareness, education, and prevention. We accomplish our mission through peer-based education, prevention, advocacy, and community service programs.
Students Active For Ending Rape (SAFER)
Website: www.safercampus.org
Telephone: 347.689.3914
Students Active for Ending Rape (SAFER) provides organizing training and support to college and university students so that they can win improvements to their schools' sexual assault prevention and response activities. By offering students the necessary support and resources, confidence-building and leadership training, SAFER empowers student activists to rally the community and push school administrations to take action.
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CHILD ABUSE
Darkness to Light
Website: http://www.darkness2light.org
Telephone: 843.965.5444
Darkness to Light is a nonprofit whose mission is to diminish the incidence and impact of child sexual abuse, so that more children will grow up healthy and whole. Their programs will raise awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child sexual abuse by educating adults about the steps they can take to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to the reality of child sexual abuse. Their Stewards of Children child sexual abuse revention training has been named Crime Prevention Program of the Year by the National Crime Prevention Council.
Yell & Tell
Website: http://www.yelltell.org
YELL & TELL endeavors to reduce child abuse by giving children, parents, caregivers and the community tools to prevent and recognize child abuse. Each year in April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, YELL & TELL holds a rally to publicize the problem and crime of child abuse and the need to educate children, parents and caregivers on how to prevent our children from becoming victims.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/RELATIONSHIP ABUSE
National Domestic Violence Hotline
website: http://www.ndvh.org
telephone: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) / TTY: 800-787-3224
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.ncadv.org/
Break The Cycle
Break the Cycle's mission is to engage, educate and empower youth to build lives and communities free from dating and domestic violence.
website: http://www.breakthecycle.org
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EATING DISORDERS
National Eating Disorders Association
website: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
website: http://www.anad.org
telephone: 847-831-3438
Anorexia and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
website: http://www.anred.com
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FOR MALE SURVIVORS
Male Survivor- Overcoming Sexual Victimization of Boys and Men
Website: malesurvivor.org
Telephone: (800) 738-4181
Dedicated to a safe world, the National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization (NOMSV) is an organization of diverse individuals committed to the prevention, treatment and elimination of all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through research, education, advocacy, and activism. NOMSV accomplishes this through public education, advocating treatment for victims and perpetrators, and offering our voices and experience to those developing prevention programs.
The Counseling and Mental Health Center The University of Texas at Austin:
www.utexas.edu/student/cmhc/booklets/maleassault/menassault.html
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FOR TEENS
TEAR stands Teens Experiencing Abusive Relationships. An organization run by teens for teens. Their goal is to prevent dating abuse through education. They work to educate society about the complexities and seriousness of violent dating relationships. TEAR spreads awareness to educate the community about what a violent relationship is, how to look out for an abusive relationship, how to escape an unhealthy relationship and more.
www.teensagainstabuse.org
There's a difference between a good relationship and a bad one.
See it. Stop it. Get organized. Speak up against abuse.
This site is created and maintained by teens in Massachusetts to help prevent relationship abuse.
www.seeitandstopit.org
The official website for the girl scouts of America.
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
www.girlscouts.org
Teen Line Hotline Help Center
website: http://www.teenline.org
telephone: 714-NEW-TEEN (714-639-8336)
Girls, Inc.
Inspiring girls to be STRONG, SMART, & BOLD. Read about a Girls' Bill of Rights!
website: http://www.girlsinc.com/gc
Girls on the Run
A non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.
website: http://www.girlsontherun.org
Covenant House Nineline
http://www.nineline.org/
Covenant House 9 Line: 1-800-999-9999 TTY: 1-800-999-9915
The Cool Spot (for teens)
website: http://www.thecoolspot.gov
Teen Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
ebsite: www.teenpcar.com
24-Hour Information and Referral: 1-888-772-PCAR
Based upon PCAR's teen sexual violence prevention campaign, this site allows visitors to listen to clips from the Xpose CD, read excerpts of the TEENesteem magazine, test their knowledge of sexual violence, learn what to do if victimized, and find out how to advocate for change.
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GAY/LESBIAN/BISEXUAL/TRANSGENDER
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
website: http://www.glnh.org
telephone: 888-THE-GLNH (888-843-4564)
LAMBDA
A non-profit, gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender agency dedicated to reducing homophobia, inequality, hate crimes, and discrimination by encouraging self-acceptance, cooperation, and non-violence.
website: http://www.lambda.org
telephone: 208-246-2292
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
http://www.pflag.org/
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
http://www.colage.org/
National Coalition of Gay and Lesbian Anti Violence Projects
http://www.avp.org/ncavp.htm
The New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
www.avp.org
The New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is the nation's largest crime-victim service agency for the lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, and HIV-affected (LGTBH) communities. Since AVP's founding in 1980, they have assisted thousands of crime victims every year, from all five boroughs of the city.
AVP offers free and confidential support to victims of bias crimes, domestic violence, pick-up crimes, police misconduct, HIV-related violence, rape, and sexual assault. Individual and group counseling is available at AVP, while a bilingual (English/Spanish) crisis hotline offers 24-hour assistance from counselors and trained volunteers. In addition, AVP provides accompaniments and advocacy for our clients with the police, the courts, medical, and social service agencies.
AVP's hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Their professional counselors and trained volunteers offer emotional and practical support to victims of violence. Support is available in both English and Spanish. All calls are confidential, and callers can remain anonymous.
The AVP hotline: (212) 714-1141
AVP provides legal advice, advocacy, and referrals to victims of violence. We advise victims on issues such as how to obtain and enforce orders of protection, fight employment discrimination, and stop abusive landlords or neighbors. We advocate on behalf of victims with the NYPD and District Attorney's offices. We also train members of the criminal justice system on how to best serve LGTBH victims of violence.
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LAW / CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Womenslaw.org: A national online resource offering legal information for domestic violence victims.
http://www.womenslaw.org/
The American Civil Liberties Union
Website: www.aclu.org
The mission of the ACLU is to preserve all of these protections and guarantees:
Your First Amendment rights-freedom of speech, association and assembly. Freedom of the press, and freedom of religion supported by the strict separation of church and state.
Your right to equal protection under the law - equal treatment regardless of race, sex, religion or national origin.
Your right to due process - fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of your liberty or property is at stake.
Your right to privacy - freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs.
ACLU works also to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights
New York Civil Liberties Union
Website: www.nyclu.org
Telephone: (212) 607-3300
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's foremost defenders of civil liberties and civil rights. The NYCLU fights for civil liberties and civil rights through a multi-layered program of litigation, advocacy, public education, and community organizing. They represent ordinary people who have experienced injustice and have decided to fight back. Their clients are men and women, rich and poor, gay and straight, black, white and brown, young and old, religious and atheist, able-bodied and living with a disability, citizens and immigrants.
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MENTAL HEALTH
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
website: http://www.nmha.org
telephone: 800-969-6642 / TTY: 800-433-5959
Midtown Counseling Associates
http://www.midtowncounseling.com
telephone: 917-968-5599
Midtown Counseling is a private psychotherapy practice offering counseling services for couples, families, individuals, and groups dealing with various issues relating to anger, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse and assault. They are located in Manhattan and have staff experienced in working with trauma. They currently offer an art therapy group for women called Art and Healing. The mission of the group is to use art and self expression towards deeper healing.
National Mental Health Awareness Campaign (NMHAC)
http://www.nostigma.org
telephone: 917-968-5599
The National Mental Health Awareness Campaign’s mission is to encourage people to identify, discuss, and seek help for mental health problems and to create a more accepting environment for them to do so. They aim to accomplish their mission by utilizing three programs; our youth outreach program, the Mental Health Media Partnership and our Roundtable discussions on various topics.
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RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT
After Silence
website: http://www.aftersilence.org/
Welcome to After Silence, a community designed to help survivors communicate in the recovery of rape and sexual abuse. Our mission is to support, empower, validate, and educate survivors of rape and sexual abuse, as well as secondary survivors. The core of our website is a message board where survivors come together online in a mutually supportive and safe environment.
In our online community you can share your story, feelings, fears, doubts, and receive support from fellow survivors of rape and sexual abuse who are experiencing similar emotions. Here you may speak freely without identifying yourself. By joining us, you become part of a community that understands your struggles. We are here to support, listen and heal together.
Rape Abuse & Incest National Network
Website: www.rainn.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (free, confidential and available 24/7) and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help survivors and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
Pandora's Aquarium
Website: www.pandys.org
Pandora's Aquarium is an online support group featuring a message board and chat room for sexual assault survivors. Pandora's Aquarium is devoted to the recovery and healing of survivors. The first survivor message board of its kind, they remain one of the largest and most active, with over 3,000 members, 315,000 archived posts, and more than 500 new posts each day. Pandora's Aquarium is free to join, and is safely moderated by a diverse group of survivors.
Pandora's is a semi-private community, which means that only registered members can view most of the posts on the board and join the chat room. The public forums can be browsed before signing up. Once you've registered, you can post and share your thoughts, or just read and see that you are not alone. We believe that speaking with other survivors is an important aspect of healing, and Pandora's Aquarium facilitates this with a safe online forum.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
website: http://www.nsvrc.org
telephone: 877-739-3895
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is a comprehensive collection and distribution center for information, research and emerging policy on sexual violence intervention and prevention. The NSVRC provides an extensive on-line library and customized technical assistance, as well as, coordinates National Sexual Assault Awareness Month initiatives.
Standing Together Against Rape:
www.star.ak.org/Library/files/mv.htm
The mission of Standing Together Against Rape, Inc., (STAR) is to provide the best quality of crisis intervention, education and advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse, and their families and our community.
Peace Over Violence
Website: www.peaceoverviolence.org
Peace Over Violence is a social service agency formerly called Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women, or LACAAW. We changed our name at our 35th anniversary in 2006 to reflect the growing range of programs we offer, which have expanded beyond one on one intervention in sexual assaults and domestic abuse, toward one by one prevention of youth violence and child abuse, while running a range of specialized services reaching underserved groups like Latinas, Deaf, Disabled and Elder, LGBTQ, and Youth.
Peace Over Violence is a non-profit, feminist, multicultural, volunteer organization dedicated to a building healthy relationships, families and communities free from sexual, domestic and interpersonal violence. To achieve this mission our agency manages five departments delivering the services of Emergency, Intervention, Prevention, Education and Advocacy.
Life Challenges: The Cyber Center for Living Creatively
Offer inspiration, support and hope to survivors of sexual assault
website: www.lifechallenges.org
The Voices and Faces Project
To create a national network of survivors willing to stand up and speak out about sexual violence.
website: http://www.voicesandfaces.org
Generation 5: An organization dedicated to stopping child sexual abuse within 5 generations.
website: http://www.generationfive.org/index.html
It Happened To Alexa
To encourage sexual assault victims to report any sexual assault to law enforcement and promote effective prosecution of sex crimes:
website: www.ithappenedtoalexa.org
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
Website: www.pcar.org
24-Hour Information and Referral: 1-888-772-PCAR
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is an organization working at the state and national levels to prevent sexual violence. Incepted in 1975, PCAR continues to use its voice to challenge public attitudes, raise public awareness, and effect critical changes in public policy, protocols, and responses to sexual violence.
To provide quality services to victims/survivors of sexual violence and their significant others, PCAR works in concert with its statewide network of 52 rape crisis centers. The centers also work to create public awareness and prevention education within their communities.
In addition to providing technical assistance in a variety of areas, the role of PCAR is to oversee the rape crisis centers' contracts, monitor relevant legislation and public policy issues, provide library resources and educational trainings, and create public awareness campaigns.
PCAR will continue to educate society and its systems about sexual violence and to advocate for better treatment and empowerment of victims/survivors of sexual violence.
The mission of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape is to work to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and to advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault.
RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT New York City
New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
Website: http://www.nycagainstrape.org/index.html
Telephone: (212) 229-0345
The mission of the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault is to develop and advance strategies, policies and responses that prevent sexual violence and limit its destabilizing effects on victims, families and communities. We accomplish this through: 1) research to document the extent of sexual violence in NYC and determine the effectiveness of current intervention and prevention efforts, 2) education about the devastating aftermath of sexual violence and opportunities for its prevention, and 3) advocacy for responsive policy development, practice and legislation with public officials and service providers.
Safe Horizon
Website: www.safehorizon.org
Telephone: 800-621-HOPE (800-621-4673)
Safe Horizon is the nation's leading victim assistance organization. Their mission is to provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities. Their 80 programs are located throughout the five boroughs of New York City in court houses, police precincts, schools, shelters, and community offices. Safe Horizon's first priority is the safety of those who seek assistance. Their programs work with clients to meet their needs so they can look ahead to a safe horizon.
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Program (SAVI)
website: http://www.mssm.edu/SAVI
The mission of the Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program at Mount Sinai (SAVI) is to provide free and confidential counseling, advocacy, support and referral services to past and present survivors of rape, sexual assault, incest, and domestic violence, and to their families and friends.
SAVI conducts an annual training for Volunteer Advocates who see hundreds of survivors at the nine hospitals served by the program. More than 200 sensitive and caring SAVI Advocates are available to support survivors in emergency rooms during medical treatment and evidence collection. This immediate crisis intervention is critical to eventual recovery. SAVI conducts educational workshops and training programs on sexual assault prevention and response for a range of professional and community groups, including police, students, medical providers, and others. SAVI promotes improved emergency room protocols that follow state and local regulations and encourage the best quality of care for survivors. SAVI serves the culturally and economically diverse neighborhoods of New York City with offices in Manhattan and Queens. All services are confidential, free of charge, and available without regard to gender, race, age, economic status, religion, or ethnicity.
St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers Rape Crisis Program
Address: 41-51 E 11th Street, 9th Floor
Telephone: (212) 604-8068
Email: RCP@svcmcny.org
The mission of St. Vincent's Hospital Rape Crisis Program is:
- To assure that sensitive medical care, counseling, support, and advocacy are available to primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse/incest who reside in Lower Manhattan and the New York City region,
- To educate the public and other service providers about the needs of sexual assault survivors
- To work toward the elimination of sexual violence
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SELF DEFENSE
The Center for Anti-Violence Education
The Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE) offers free programs to women who are survivors of sexual, childhood, and/or domestic violence from a family member, partner, spouse, acquaintance or stranger.
Programs: Self-Defense, Karate, T'ai chi Chuan, Children's Empowerment Project, Free Self-Defense Course for Teenage Girls, Free Ongoing Martial Arts and Self-Defense Program for Teen Women
About The Center for Anti-Violence Education
Since 1974, The Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE) has provided self-defense and violence-prevention workshops and courses throughout the New York City area. CAE is a feminist, community-based nonprofit organization that brings a commitment to fighting racism and homophobia to all its work. We offer classes, courses, and workshops for adult and teen-age women, and children. Annie Ellman, CAE's Co-Founder and Executive Director, is a nationally recognized authority in violence-prevention and self-defense.
Many women who are survivors of sexual abuse, incest, sexual assault, childhood abuse and domestic violence have participated in CAE's programs and found new ways to heal from past abuse, as well as ways to nurture their bodies, minds, and spirits. Qualified women instructors who are sensitive to and respectful of the emotional needs of survivors teach all courses, classes, and workshops. CAE encourages women of all ages, sexual orientations, gender experiences, physical abilities, and levels of fitness to participate in our programs. Free child care is available upon request during all classes held at CAE.
421 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (718) 788-1775
Fax: (718) 499-2284
E-Mail: cae@cae-bklyn.org
New York Jiu Jitsu
New York Jiu Jitsu is known for its monthly Rape Prevention Seminars which we offer to the community. It is an intensive one night experience where you will learn about the strong points of your own body, the weak points of your attacker's body, how to defend yourself from the ground and how to escape from a grab or a choke.
Next Rape Prevention Seminar Date: to be announced
Suggested donation is $10 per person.
All proceeds to benefit a charity to be announced
Register online for the Next Seminar
577 Broadway 2nd Fl. (btwn. Houston and Prince)
Near N, R, F, V, S Subway Lines
866-NY-JITSU or 212-343-8310
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SELF INJURY
Self-Abuse Finally Ends (SAFE)
website: http://www.selfinjury.com
telephone: 800-DONT-CUT (800-366-8288)
Self Injury Support
http://www.sisupport.org/
Self Injury and Related Issues
http://www.siari.co.uk/
Self-injury: You are NOT the only one
http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/injury.html
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SEX EDUCATION
Planned Parenthood
website: http://www.plannedparenthood.com
telephone: 800-230-PLAN (800-230-7526)
Candies Foundation
website: http://www.candiesfoundation.org
It's Your (Sex) Life
website: http://www.itsyoursexlife.com
Emergency Contraception Hotline
telephone: 888-NOT2LATE (888-668-2528)
Sex, etc.
A web site for teens by teens.
website: http://www.sexetc.org
National HIV Testing Resources
http://www.hivtest.org/index.htm
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STALKING
The Antistalking Web Site
Website: www.antistalking.com
This is a site for anyone interested in the crime of stalking. It is meant to be not only a resource for stalking victims, but for law enforcement, mental health professionals, researchers, educators, legislators and security personnel.
National Center for Victims of Crime Stalking Resource Center (SRC)
Website: www.ncvc.org/src/index.html
Telephone Number: 202.467.8700
Mission: The Stalking Resource Center is a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime. Launched in July 2000, with initial funding from the Violence Against Women Office of the U.S. Department of Justice, our dual mission is to raise national awareness of stalking and to encourage the development and implementation of multidisciplinary responses to stalking in local communities across the country.
Services: The Stalking Resource Center consists of five components: a Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program, Training, an Information Clearinghouse, a Practitioners' Network, and a Website.
The Stalking Victims Sanctuary (SVS)
Website: www.stalkingvictims.com
The purpose of this site is to educate people about stalking, and most importantly, to offer sanctuary to those exposed to it. SVS offers resources so that victims may take back their lives. SVS has collected detailed information on stalking, how to identify it, understand it and make some sense of it, what it can become, and suggestions for dealing with it.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
website: http://www.nida.nih.gov
Alcoholics Anonymous
website: http://www.aa.org
The Alcoholism and Addictions Resource Guide
website: http://www.soberrecovery.com
National Clearing House for Alcohol & Drug Info
website: http://www.health.org
telephone: 800-729-6686
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SUICIDE
National Suicide Hotline
telephone: 800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
If you or someone you know are having thoughts about suicide, call 800.SUICIDE to be connected to a certified crisis center nearest your location. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Telephone: 800.273.TALK (8255)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide prevention service available to anyone in crisis. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate assistance or seeking referrals to mental health services, call 1.800.273.TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area.
The Samaritans of New York
Website: http://www.samaritansnyc.org
The Samaritans is non-religious, completely confidential and has no political, social or cultural agenda. They are a non-profit, volunteer organization whose sole purpose is to provide support to those individuals and groups who are in crisis, have lost someone to suicide and/or are feeling suicidal.
LifeNet
Telephone: 1-800-LifeNet (1-800-543-3638)
Website: http://www.mhaofnyc.org/2lifenet.html
Telephone: 1-800-LifeNet (1-800-543-3638)
If you or someone you know in the New York City area is suffering with emotional or substance abuse problems, LifeNet can help. They are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. An experienced referral specialist will listen to you and work with you to asses your situation. They will provide information and a recommended referral in your area, if needed. You can also call on behalf of someone you know. They will need to know the person's age, neighborhood and nature of problem.
Please note that LifeNet is primarily a New York City-area service and if you need more specific information regarding services outside New York City, LifeNet will refer you to another helpline that knows more about resources in the area you are interested in.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
website: http://www.save.org
telephone: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
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WELLNESS
intenSati
Website: www.intensati.com
Take on living the life you were born to live, a life you love in a body you love. intenSati believes that there is nothing more important than being all you can be in every area of life and they are dedicated to bringing you all the support possible. They are about living consciously and making the best choices daily from your workouts, your diet, your career, your relationships, yourself. Choose to live the intenSati life. Choose to live a life you love now.
New York Orthopedic Massage
Anne Taylor, LMT: Licensed Massage Therapist
Website: www.newyorkorthopedicmassage.com
Telephone: 917. 453. 7221
New York Orthopedic Massage is committed to helping their clients understand and recover from orthopedic conditions, chronic pain, or injuries. Each client plays a key role in his or her own healing process and will be given the tools and instruction to aid them in obtaining the self-empowerment to maintain a pain-free lifestyle. By appointment only.
OM Yoga Center
www.omyoga.com
OM yoga is a juicy blend of flowing yoga asanas informed by precise attention to alignment and supported by the relaxed wakefulness of Buddhist mindfulness meditation. The practice of OM yoga is a lively dance of awakening that leads to a deeper understanding of yourself and a more personal connection with your world.
OM yoga center has a staff of over 50 teachers and over 150 asana classes weekly for students of all levels.
Lisa Rana, M.S., L.Ac.: Licensed Acupuncturist; Board Certified
email: GetAcupuncture@hotmail.com
Telephone: 917.691.2613
2 private practices: Manhattan and Staten Island, New York
Office hours by appointment only, Free consultations
Three Treasures NYC
website: www.threetreasuresnyc.com
Provide complementary alternative care (acupuncture, massage and aromatherapy) in a healing environment that considers each individual holistically.
Kate Koback: Certified Alexander Technique Teacher
www.aimingup.com
The Alexander Technique is a unique tool of self-management that offers you independence in maintaining your health, and teaches you to use your body efficiently and economically. Contact Kate to learn more and to obtain information about upcoming group classes and special events, about house calls, or about corporate class offerings.
Lesley Majzlin, Licensed Massage Therapist
lesleymajzlin@aol.com
Telephone: 917-449-2461
Office hours by appointment only.
Midtown Counseling Associates
http://www.midtowncounseling.com/
Out of Town Retreat Centers:
Kripalu Yoga & Spiritual Well-being Retreat Center
Mission: To teach the art and science of yoga to produce thriving and health
in individuals and society.
http://www.kripalu.org/
Omega
Through retreats and workshops, Omega focuses on health and wellness, personal spiritual growth, and self-awareness.
http://www.eomega.org/
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WHAT MEN CAN DO
One in Four
Website: www.oneinfourusa.org
One in Four, Inc. previously NO MORE is dedicated to prevent rape by the thoughtful application of theory and research to rape prevention programming. NO MORE provides presentations, training, and technical assistance to men and women, with a focus on all-male programming targeted toward colleges, high schools, the military, and local community organizations. NO MORE also serves as an umbrella organization and support system for all-male sexual assault peer education groups who call themselves "One in Four" chapters. They distribute educational videos to organizations nationwide. In addition, No MORE sponsors the "One in Four" national tour, whereby professional peer-educators travel nationwide to present rape prevention programs to boys and men.
Educating and advocating for change:
menstoppingviolence.org
Working with male youth promoting education and prevention:
mencanstoprape.org
My Strength:
Created to help young men learn about other young men who are living a life based on equality, caring and respect. mystrength.org is an ally in taking action in your community to stop rape.
http://www.mystrength.org/
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OTHER RESOURCES
The National Center for Victims of Crime
http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/Main.aspx
Through collaboration with local, state, and federal partners, NCVC:
- Provide direct services and resources
- Advocate for passage of laws and public policies that create resources and secure rights and protections for crime victims
- Deliver training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies, and allied professionals
- Foster cutting-edge thinking about the impact of crime and the ways in which each of us can
- help victims regain control of their lives.
Go Ask Alice!
Columbia University's health Q&A internet service which provides readers with credible, accessible information so that they can make better decisions concerning their health and well-being.
website: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
Children, Youth and Families Education and Resource Network
http://www.cyfernet.org/
National Organization for Women:
now.org
Speaking Out about Rape:
soar99.org
Feminist Majority Foundation:
feminist.org
Take Back the Night:
takebackthenight.org
US Department of Justice/Office on Violence Against Women:
usdoj.gov/ovw
V-Day
Website: www.vday.org
V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual slavery.
Women For Hope:
Women For Hope is a site focused on education and dedication of women's issues (breast cancer, sexual assault and domestic violence). You can obtain information and referrals to organizations specific to each cause. You can also purchase products where a portion of the proceeds benefits one of the various charities Women For Hope supports (including the Joyful Heart Foundation).
www.womenforhope.com
National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards Crime Victim Compensation: Resources for Recovery
If a victim suffers physical injury or emotional trauma as a result of violent or personal crime, she or he may be eligible for compensation. Financial assistance for crime victims is available in every state. Each state operates its program under its own state law, determining who receives financial assistance and in what amount.
www.nacvcb.org
Caring Alternatives, Inc.
Caring Alternatives, Inc. (CAI) is a private non profit that provides home care, counseling and wellness services. CAI currently offers individual after care, weekly support groups and 24/7 telephone crisis response for sexual assault survivors.
http://www.caringalternatives.com
Advocate Web
AdvocateWeb is a nonprofit organization providing information and resources to promote awareness and understanding of the issues involved in the exploitation of persons by trusted helping professionals. We are attempting to be a helpful resource for victim/survivors, their family and friends, the general public, and for victim advocates and professionals.
http://www.advocateweb.org
Standing Against Global Exploitation (SAGE)
SAGE Online is the online center for The SAGE Project—Standing Against Global Exploitation. SAGE Online is the primary web resource for information about commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) of both children and adults, and the efforts to end it. SAGE Online also includes information for CSE survivors and their families.
http://www.sagesf.org
The Angel Rock Project
Website: www.angelrockproject.com/arp/giving/angel_giving.asp
This site serves as a pathway for those seeking pertinent information on how to lead a life of service. The Angelrock Project includes valuable information on how to volunteer, advice on making monetary or in-kind donations, links to life-changing service organizations, and recommends wonderful products that you can purchase to sustain third-world artisans and raise money for worthy non-profit organizations. In addition, you will regularly read inspirational Angel stories about people who spend their lives helping others and have the opportunity to view our recommended Angel organizations, books, and websites.
Ultimately, The Angelrock Project is an e-village promoting everything to do with service, humanity, peace, equality, social responsibility, and sustainable change.
Staten Island World of Women
Website: www.worldofwomen.org
Organization Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to assess, advocate and bring about change to meet the needs of women and children on Staten Island.
Our Mission & Pledge:
It is the pledge of the members and officers of the Staten Island World of Women to work together, in a spirit of friendship and camaraderie, to create and establish an organization dedicated to improving and advancing the needs and goals of women, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs, through advocacy and education, bringing about a positive change for women and a better community for all.
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