Crisis Support & Emergency Resources Directory
​Immediate Crisis Support
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If You're Having Thoughts of Self-Harm
Call or text 988 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Available 24/7, 365 days a year
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Free, confidential support
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Live chat available at suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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Texto "HOLA" al 988 para ayuda en español
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Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
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Free, 24/7 crisis counseling
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Text-based support for any crisis
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Confidential and secure
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Average response time: under 5 minutes
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Emergency Services
Call 911 if you or someone else is in immediate danger

Specialized Crisis Support
Domestic Violence & Abuse
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233
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24/7 confidential support
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Safety planning assistance
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Local resource referrals
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Text START to 88788
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Live chat at thehotline.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
1-800-656-4673
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
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24/7 confidential support
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Local referrals
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Online chat at rainn.org
LGBTQ+ Crisis Support
The Trevor Project:
1-866-488-7386
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24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth
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Text START to 678-678
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Chat at thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline:
877-565-8860
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Peer support for transgender people
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Run by and for transgender people
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Crisis hotline and resource directory
Substance Abuse Crisis
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
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24/7 treatment referral service
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Free, confidential information
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Mental health and substance use disorders
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Available in Spanish
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Immediate Religious Trauma Crisis
If you're experiencing a spiritual crisis, panic about salvation, or family emergency due to religious changes:
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Recovering from Religion Hotline: 1-844-368-2848
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Specifically for religious trauma and spiritual crisis
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Staffed by people who understand religious conditioning
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Available evenings and weekends
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Online support at recoveringfromreligion.org
Journey Free Support
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Founded by Dr. Marlene Winell (Religious Trauma Syndrome expert)
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Online support and resources
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journeyfree.org
Religious Trauma Specific Support

Online Religious Trauma Communities
Reddit Communities (24/7 peer support):
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r/ExChristian
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r/ExMormon
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r/ExJW
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r/ExMuslim
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r/ExCatholic
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r/ReligiousTrauma
Facebook Support Groups:
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Religious Trauma Syndrome Support Group (Private)
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Ex-Evangelical Support Network
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Post-Mormon Support Group
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Search "[Your Former Religion] Recovery" for specific groups
Progressive Spiritual Crisis Support
Spiritual Directors International
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Directory of progressive spiritual directors
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Many understand religious trauma
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sdiworld.org
Progressive Christian Resources:
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The Wild Goose Festival community
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Progressive Christianity Facebook groups
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Sojourners community support
Family Crisis & Estrangement Support
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Family Rejection Crisis
If your family has cut contact or threatened rejection due to religious/spiritual changes:
Estranged Stories
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Community for adult children estranged from family
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Online support and resources
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estrangedstories.org
Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families
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Support groups worldwide
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Focus on family dysfunction recovery
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adultchildren.org
Family Emergency Scripts
If family confronts you about religious changes:
Immediate De-escalation:
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"I understand you're concerned. I'm taking good care of myself."
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"I love you and need some space to process this conversation."
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"Let's talk about this when we can both stay calm."
Safety Planning:
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Have a safe place to go if needed
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Keep important documents accessible
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Have emergency contacts who support you
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Plan transportation if you need to leave

Mental Health Crisis Resources
Immediate Mental Health Crisis:
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Specific Mental Health Conditions
Depression Crisis:
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National Institute of Mental Health: nimh.nih.gov
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: dbsalliance.org
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Crisis support and resource directories
Anxiety/Panic Crisis:
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Anxiety and Depression Association of America: adaa.org
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Panic attack management resources
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Local support group directories
PTSD/Trauma Crisis:
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National Center for PTSD: ptsd.va.gov
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PTSD crisis resources and coping strategies
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Trauma-informed crisis support
Eating Disorders
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National Eating Disorders Association:
1-800-931-2237
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Crisis support for eating disorders
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Chat available at nationaleatingdisorders.org
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Often co-occurs with religious trauma
Self-Harm Crisis
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Self-Injury
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Outreach & Support: sioutreach.org
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Coping strategies for self-harm urges
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Recovery resources and support

Emergency Financial Assistance
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Salvation Army: 1-800-725-2769
Catholic Charities (serves all faiths)
United Way: 211 or united-way.org
Local food banks and community assistance programs
Financial Crisis Resources
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If Religious/Family Changes Affect Financial Security
211 - Community Resources
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Dial 2-1-1 for local resources
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Housing, food, utilities, healthcare assistance
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Available 24/7 in most areas
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
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Economic abuse resources
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Safety planning for financial independence
Women's Shelters and Services
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Local women's shelters often provide:
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Emergency housing
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Job placement assistance
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Legal aid referrals
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Children's services​
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Legal Crisis Resources
Family Law Emergency
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American Bar Association Lawyer Referral:
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findlegalhelp.org
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Find attorneys who understand religious freedom issues
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Family law specialists
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Low-cost legal aid options
Family Law Emergency
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ACLU Religious Liberty Resources
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Know your religious freedom rights
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Workplace and family law guidance
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aclu.org
Workplace Discrimination
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Religious discrimination in workplace
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File complaints about religious harassment
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eeoc.gov
Medical Crisis Resources
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When You Need Healthcare but Family/Religious Community Objects
Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-7526
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Confidential healthcare regardless of religious background
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Birth control, STI testing, general healthcare
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sliding scale fees
LGBT National Health Helpline: 1-888-843-4564
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Healthcare resources for LGBTQ+ individuals
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Confidential support and referrals
National Women's Health Network
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Women's healthcare advocacy and resources
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nwhn.org
Mental Health Emergency Services
Most hospitals have crisis intervention services. Community mental health centers provide emergency services; many offer sliding scale fees regardless of insurance.


Technology & Communication Crisis
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If Family Controls Your Technology/Communication
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Digital Security Resources:
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Electronic Frontier Foundation: eff.org
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Guides for digital privacy and security
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Safe communication tools
Safe Communication Apps:
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Signal (encrypted messaging)
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ProtonMail (encrypted email)
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Tor browser (private internet browsing)
Safe Computing:
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Use private/incognito browsing
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Clear browser history regularly
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Use public computers if home computer is monitored
Specialized Support by Former Religion
Ex-Christian Support
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Recovering from Religion: recoveringfromreligion.org
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The Clergy Project (for former religious professionals)
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Ex-Christian subreddit and Facebook groups
Ex-Mormon Support
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Mormon Spectrum communities
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Post-Mormon support groups
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ExMormon Foundation resources
Ex-Jehovah's Witness Support
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JWFacts.com crisis resources
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Ex-JW Reddit community
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Specialized therapy referrals
Ex-Muslim Support
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Ex-Muslims of North America: exmna.org
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Crisis support for leaving Islam
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Safety planning for family situations
Ex-Orthodox Jewish Support
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Footsteps organization: footstepsorg.org
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Crisis support for leaving Orthodox communities
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Practical assistance with secular life transition

International Crisis Resources
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If You're Outside the US
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International Association for Suicide Prevention
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Crisis centers worldwide
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iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres
Canada:
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Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566
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Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
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UK:
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Samaritans: 116 123
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Mind Mental Health: mind.org.uk
Australia:
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Lifeline: 13 11 14
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Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Crisis Safety Planning
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Create Your Personal Crisis Plan
Key Information to Organize and Have Ready Access to In Case You Need It
(You may copy & paste this page into a Google or other document)
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Warning Signs I'm in Crisis:
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Coping Strategies That Help:
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People I Can Call:
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Safe Places I Can Go:
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Crisis Numbers Programmed in My Phone:
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988 (Suicide Prevention)
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741741 (Crisis Text)
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1-844-368-2848 (Recovering from Religion)
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Other: ________________________
Digital Crisis Plan
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Safe Communication Methods:
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Email account family doesn't know: ________________
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Safe phone number: ________________
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Trusted friend who understands: ________________
Important Documents Stored Safely:
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ID/Passport copies
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Birth certificate
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Social Security card
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Bank account information
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Medical records
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Insurance information
After the Crisis: Recovery Resources
Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Psychology Today Therapist Directory
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Filter for "Religious Trauma" and "Spiritual Issues"
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psychologytoday.com
Secular Therapy Project
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Directory of non-religious therapists
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seculartherapy.org
Open Path Collective
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Affordable therapy ($30-80 per session)
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openpathcollective.org
Support Groups
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Local Support Groups:
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Adult Children of Alcoholics
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SMART Recovery
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Codependents Anonymous
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Local religious trauma support groups
Online Support:
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Religious Trauma Syndrome support groups
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Ex-[Religion] recovery communities
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Mental health support forums
Coaching & Professional Support
Religious Trauma-Informed Coaches:
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Fearless Path (Jessica & Hannah): fearlesspathcoaching.com
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Specialized religious trauma recovery coaching
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Family systems healing after religious trauma
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Emergency Fund & Crisis Assistance
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Crisis Financial Support
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GoFundMe Categories:
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Medical emergencies
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Family estrangement survival
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Emergency housing
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Educational funding after leaving religion
Religious Freedom Organizations:
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Some provide emergency grants for those leaving high-control religions
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ACLU emergency assistance
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Local interfaith organizations
College/Education Crisis Support:
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Many colleges have emergency student funds
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Scholarship opportunities for those leaving religious communities
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Educational freedom grants

When to Use Each Resource
Immediate Danger (Call 911):
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Physical violence or threats
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Medical emergency
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Immediate safety concerns
Family Emergency:
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Domestic Violence Hotline - For family abuse or control
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Crisis Text Line - For family conflict support
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Legal Aid - For family law or custody issues
Crisis But Not Immediate Danger:
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Text 741741 - For emotional crisis, anxiety, depression
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Call 988 - For suicidal thoughts or severe emotional distress
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Call 1-844-368-2848 - For religious/spiritual crisis specifically
Community Support:
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Reddit communities - For peer support and advice
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Facebook groups - For ongoing community connection
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Local support groups - For in-person community
Important Reminders
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You Are Not Alone
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Millions of people have left controlling religious systems
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Your experiences and struggles are valid
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Recovery and healing are possible
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Community and support are available
Crisis Is Temporary
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Even severe crisis situations are temporary
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Help is available 24/7
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Small steps forward count
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You don't have to solve everything at once
Your Safety Matters
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Trust your instincts about dangerous situations
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It's okay to prioritize your physical and emotional safety
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You have the right to seek help and support
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Professional support can make a tremendous difference
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Contact Fearless Path
If you need religious trauma-informed support:
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Free Assessment: [Link to Religious Trauma Assessment]
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Emergency Support: We maintain relationships with crisis counselors who understand religious trauma
We're here to support your healing journey, especially during crisis moments.​​​
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This directory is regularly updated. If you know of additional resources or find broken links, please contact us at info@fearlesspathcoaching.com.
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Last updated: July 2025 Crisis resources verified: July 2025

