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Crisis Management & Emergency Resources Directory

This directory provides immediate crisis support and emergency resources, with special focus on

religious trauma, family estrangement, and spiritual crisis situations.

Immediate

Crisis â€‹

Resources

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Life-Threatening Emergency

CALL 911 - For immediate physical danger, medical emergency, or threats of violence

 

Mental Health Crisis

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

    • Free 24/7 crisis support via text message

    • Trained crisis counselors available

    • crisistextline.org

 

Religious/Spiritual Crisis

  • Recovering From Religion: 1-844-368-2848

    • Specifically for religious doubt, leaving faith, spiritual crisis

    • recoveringfromreligion.org

    • Secular support for religious questioning

Domestic &

Family 

Resources

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Domestic Violence & Family Abuse

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

  • National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

 
Family Estrangement Support

  • Family Estrangement Crisis Support:

    • 211 (Dial 2-1-1) for local family services

    • 211.org - Local community resources

    • Crisis counseling and emergency assistance

 

Family Crisis Communication Scripts

When Setting Boundaries:

  • "I love you and need some space to process our conversation."

  • "Let's talk about this when we can both stay calm."

  • "I need to take care of myself right now."

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Safety Planning​

  • Have a safe place to go if needed

  • Keep important documents accessible

  • Have emergency contacts who support you

  • Plan transportation if you need to leave

Mental 

Health Crisis

Resources

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Depression Crisis

  • National Institute of Mental Health

  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

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Anxiety/Panic Crisis

  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America

    • adaa.org

    • Crisis resources and coping strategies

    • Local support group directories

 

PTSD/Trauma Crisis

  • National Center for PTSD

    • ptsd.va.gov

    • Trauma-informed crisis support

    • PTSD recovery resources

 

Eating Disorders

  • National Eating Disorders Association: 1-800-931-2237

 

Self-Harm Crisis

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

  • Self-Injury Outreach & Support

Financial

Crisis

Resources

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Emergency Financial Assistance

  • 211 Crisis Support: Dial 2-1-1

    • Emergency rent, utilities, food assistance

    • Local resource connections

    • 211.org

  • Salvation Army: 1-800-SAL-ARMY

  • United Way: 211

 

Housing Crisis

  • National Safe Place: Text SAFE and your location to 69866

  • National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

Emergency Funds & Crisis Assistance

Crisis Financial Support

  • GoFundMe: Medical emergencies, housing, education

  • ACLU Emergency Assistance: aclu.org

  • College Emergency Funds: Contact your school's financial aid office

  • Local Interfaith Organizations: Emergency grants available

Religious Trauma 

Specific

Resources

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General Religious Trauma Support

 

Community-Specific Support

Ex-Jehovah's Witness Support

Ex-Muslim Support

  • Ex-Muslims of North America

    • exmna.org

    • Crisis support and safety planning

Ex-Orthodox Jewish Support

  • Footsteps: 1-646-632-4065

Ex-Mormon Support

Online

Community 

Support

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Reddit Communities

  • r/religioustrauma - General religious trauma support

  • r/raisedbynarcissists - Family dysfunction support

  • r/CPTSD - Complex trauma support

  • r/exchristian, r/mormon, r/exmuslim, r/exjw, etc. - Faith-specific communities

 

Facebook Support Groups

  • Religious Trauma Recovery Support

  • Ex-Christian Support Group

  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents

  • Complex PTSD Support

 

Professional Coaching & Support

International

Crisis

Resources

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Outside the US

Canada:

  • Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566

  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

United Kingdom:

Australia:

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14

  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

International:

When to Use Each Resource

Immediate Danger (Call 911)

  • Physical violence or threats

  • Medical emergency

  • Weapons present

  • Immediate safety concerns

 

Crisis But Not Immediate Danger

  • Text 741741 - Emotional crisis, anxiety, depression

  • Call 988 - Suicidal thoughts or severe distress

  • Call 1-844-368-2848 - Religious/spiritual crisis

 

Family Emergency

  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 - Family abuse

  • Crisis Text Line: 741741 - Family conflict support

  • 211 - Emergency assistance and resources

 

Community Support

  • Reddit communities - Peer support and advice

  • Facebook groups - Ongoing community connection

  • Local support groups - In-person community

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

You Are Not Alone

  • Millions have left controlling religious systems

  • Your experiences and struggles are valid

  • Recovery and healing are possible

  • Community and support are available 24/7

 

Crisis Is Temporary

  • Even severe crisis situations pass

  • Help is available around the clock

  • Small steps forward count

  • You don't need to solve everything at once

 

Your Safety Matters

  • Trust your instincts about dangerous situations

  • Prioritize your physical and emotional safety

  • You have the right to seek help and support

  • Professional support can make tremendous difference

Contact Fearless Path for Religious Trauma Support

 

If you need religious trauma-informed crisis support:

  • Email: info@fearlesspathcoaching.com

  • Crisis Support: We maintain relationships with crisis counselors who understand religious trauma

  • Free Assessment: Available for those in crisis

 

We're here to support your healing journey, especially during crisis moments.

This directory is regularly updated. Crisis resource phone numbers and links verified as of August 2025. If you find broken links or know of additional resources, please contact us at info@fearlesspathcoaching.com.

Last updated: August 16, 2025
Crisis resources verified: August 2025

© 2025 Fearless Path, LLC 

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