CSVANW - Coalition to STOP Violence Against Women

Advocacy Corner

Welcome to the CSVANW Advocacy Corner.  This section is dedicated to resources and services that are available to advocates assisting individuals in seeking safety and to victims and survivors who are on the same mission and seeking a place to start.

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While the Coalition is not a direct service provider, we are here to help connect individuals to the resources that they need including shelters, legal services, and Crime Victim Reparations (including emergency funding). Please explore our resource list to find the information that you are seeking and if you need further assistance please contact one of the hotlines listed below or our CSVANW offices from 9a-4p Monday-Friday and ask to speak with the Advocate Coordinator. Thank you.

Helplines, Hotlines, & Warmlines

If you or someone that you know are experiencing Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, or Trafficking, please seek assistance by contacting a provider in your area or one of the Helplines listed below.  If you or someone you know are in immediate danger please contact local law enforcement by dialing 911.  There are agencies that are ready to help.

Indigenous Helplines:

StrongHearts Native Helpline Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST. 1-844-7NATIVE or 1-844-762-8483 strongheartshelpline.org

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center 1-855-649-7299 www.niwrc.org

Indigenous Women’s Network 1-512-258-3880 www.indigenouswomen.org

IPV and Domestic Violence Hotlines:

The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 or TTY: 1−800−787−3224 www.NCADV.org

National Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 www.loveisrespect.org

National Child Abuse Hotline/Childhelp 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453 www.childhelp.org

Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD-NM) Statewide Central Intake Abuse Hotline 1-855-333-SAFE [7233] or #SAFE from a cell phone www.cyfd.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE) www.rainn.org

National Center for Victims of Crime 1-202-467-8700 www.victimsofcrime.org

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center 1-855-649-7299 www.niwrc.org

Indigenous Women’s Network 1-512-258-3880 www.indigenouswomen.org

Depression/Suicide/Crisis Hotlines:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (Talk) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline *Esta es la línea directa en Español para la prevención del suicidio. 1-888-628-9454 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health 1-312-726-7020 ext. 2011 www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org

LGBTQ2S and Gender Non-Conforming Hotlines:

Trans Lifeline US: 1-877-565-8860/Canada: 1-877-330-6366  www.translifeline.org

The Audre Lorde Project 1-178-596-0342  www.alp.org
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs 1-212-714-1184  www.ncavp.org

Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian, and Gay Survivors of Abuse 1-206-568-7777  www.nwnetwork.org

Sexual Violence and Trafficking Helplines:

Education & Advocacy against Sex Trafficking (EAST) 1-505-515-3922 or 1-505-515-3921 www.FNHC.org

The Life Link NM Crisis + Access Link 1-855-662-7474 (NMCRISIS) or PEER TO PEER WARMLINE 1-855-466-7100 www.thelifelink.org

National Human Trafficking Resource Center/Polaris Project 1-888-373-7888 or Text: HELP to BeFree (233733)  www.polarisproject.org

National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights 1-510-465-1984  www.nnirr.org

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network 1-800-656-4673  www.rainn.org

Missing and Exploited Children:

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children report line. This isn’t a helpline, but it is a way for you to report if you’ve seen a missing or exploited child or if you are missing a relative or other loved one.

1-800-843-5678 www.missingkids.com

Veteran Hotlines:

Veterans Crisis Line run by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255, Press 1. Or, text 838255  www.veteranscrisisline.net

Youth Specific Hotlines:

The National Runaway Hotline 1-800-786-2929  www.1800runaway.org

The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474, or text “loveis” to 77054 www.thehotline.org

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth Forum and crisis line) 1-866-488-7386 www.thetrevorproject.org

Sexual Health Helplines:

Planned Parenthood 1-800-230-7526  www.plannedparenthood.org

Problem Gambling:

National Problem Gambling Hotline Call: 1-800-522-4700, Text: 1-800-522-4700, Or chat: ncpgambling.org/chat

New Mexico Council on Problem Gambling 1-800-572-1142 www.nmcpg.org 

Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico 1-888-696-2440 www.rganm.org

*If there are any other helplines that you think should be added to this list, please let us know by sending an email to cwestman@csvanw.org!  Be sure to use “Helplines, Hotlines, and Warmlines” as the subject line. Thank you!

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Crime Victims Reparation and Emergency Funding

The New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission (CVRC) was formed in 1981 under the Crime Victims Reparation Act to assist victims of violent crime with expenses incurred as a result of their victimization.  There are two different forms of funding available through the CVRC.  While Reparation funding can be sought by an individual directly from the CVRC, emergency funding must be applied for by a service provider on behalf of the individual that is seeking safety.  Each county area has its own provider.  Please contact the CVRC directly to locate the provider for your location.  1-800-306-6262  www.cvrc.state.nm.us/cvrc-application/

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Service Providers that are also CSVANW Members

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women has an amazing network of providers all across the region that are taking the initiative to work together to address violence in our communities.  They also carry a wealth of knowledge and may be able to help you locate resources and other means of safety.

(Listed by Location)

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As a tribal coalition, CSVANW does not provide emergency or directs services.
If you are in an unsafe situation or need immediate assistance please dial 911.

For a safe, confidential way to talk with someone right now, please call:
Rape Abuse Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE) www.rainn.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) www.ndvh.org
Strong Hearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 www.strongheartshelpline.org