Resources for Finding Help
24/7 National Crisis Resources
All of the resources listed are free and everything you share is confidential.
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Call: 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-799-7233
Text: "START" to 88788
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-787-3224.
Chat: Online Instant Messaging
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Call: 1-800-656-HOPE or 1-800-656-4673
Chat: Online Instant Messaging
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Text: HOME to 741741
South Asian Organizations
If you are seeking support from a South Asian organization for violence, abuse, or assault, please contact the organization in your state.
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AshaKiran
Hotline: 1-800-793-3010
Hours: Available 24/7
Contact Form: https://ashakiranonline.org/contact/#contact-form
Website: ashakiranonline.org
City: Huntsville, AL
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ASAFSF, Arizona South Asians for Safe Families
Helpline: 1-877-SAFE-711 or 1-877-723-3711
Hours: Not 24/7
Email: info@asafsf.org
Contact form: asafsf.org/contact/
Website: asafsf.org
City: Scottsdale, AZ
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Maitri
Helpline: 1-888-862-4874
Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST
Email: maitri@maitri.org
Website: maitri.org
City: Santa Clara, CA
Narika
Helpline: 1-800-215-7308
Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST
Email: narika@narika.org
Contact Form: narika.org/contact
Website: narika.org
City: Fremont, CA
North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused (NISA)
Helpline: 1-888-ASK-NISA or 1-888-275-6472
Hours: Not 24/7
Email: info@asknisa.org
Website: asknisa.org
City: Palo Alto, CA
Saahas for Cause
Helpline: 1-562-526-2508
Hours: Not 24/7
Email: info@saahasforcause.org
Website: www.saahasforcause.org
City: Cerritos, CA
Sahara
Hotline: 1-888-724-2722
Hours: 24/7
Email: saharaorg@yahoo.com
Website: www.saharacares.org
City: Artesia, CA
South Asian Network
Helpline: 1-562-403-0488
Hours: Not 24/7
Email: saninfo@sansocal.org
Website: www.southasiannetwork.org
City: Artesia, CA
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Sneha
Helpline: 1-(860)-537-0795
Hours: Not 24/7
Email: sneha@sneha.org
Contact Form: sneha.org/contact
Website: www.sneha.org
City: West Hartford, CT
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Shakthi US
Phone: 7276194179
Email: shakthius2018@gmail.com
Contact form: https://www.shakthius.org/copy-of-contact
Website: https://www.shakthius.org
City: Orlando, FL
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Raksha
Helpline: 1-(866) 725-7423
Hours: Not 24/7
Email: raksha@raksha.org
Website: www.raksha.org
City: Atlanta, GA
Noor Family Services
Helpline: 470-589-7751
Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST
Website: www.noorfamilyservices.org
City: Suwanee, GA
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Apna Ghar
Helpline: Phone: 1-773-334-4663 | Text: 1-773-899-1041
Hours: 24/7
Email: help@apnaghar.org
Website: www.apnaghar.org
City: Chicago, IL
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Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women)
Helpline: 1-888-417-2742
Hours: Not 24/7
Contact Form: https://ashiyanaa.org/get-help/
Website: www.ashiyanaa.org
City: Bethesda, MD
Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP)
Helpline: 1-202-833-2233
Hours: Mon- Thur 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM EST, Fri 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Email: info@dvrp.org
Website: www.dvrp.org
City: Washington D.C.
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Saheli
Helpline: 1-866-4SAHELI or 1-866-472-4354
Hours: Not 24/7
Email: info@saheliboston.org
Contact Form: Link to form
Website: saheliboston.org
City: Burlington, MA
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Mai Family Services
Helpline: 1-248-477-4985
Hours: NA
Email: info@maifs.org
Website: www.maifs.org
City: Livonia, MI
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SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness)
Hotline: 1-952-912-9100
Hours: 24/7
Contact Form: https://sewa-aifw.org/contact-us/
Website: www.sewa-aifw.org
City: Brooklyn Center, MN
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Manavi
Hotline: 1-732-435-1414
Hours: 24/7
Contact Form: http://www.manavi.org/contact-us.html
Website: www.manavi.org
City: New Brunswick, NJ
Wafa House
Helpline: 1-800-930-WAFA or 1-800-930-9232
Hours: Not 24/7
Email: info@wafahouse.org
Contact Form: https://www.wafahouse.org/contact-us.html
Website: www.wafahouse.org
City: Clifton, NJ
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Domestic Harmony Foundation
Helpline: 1-516-385-8292
Hours: Not 24/7
Contact Form: https://dhfny.org/contact-us/
Website: www.dhfny.org
City: Hicksville, NY
Jahajee Sisters
Helpline: Call/Text 1-347-201-4931
Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST *NOTE: Does not provide crisis support
Email: jahajeesisters@gmail.com
Website: www.jahajeesisters.org/
City: New York, NY
Sakhi for South Asian Women
Helpline: Call 1 -212-868-6741/Text 1 -305-204-1809
Hours: Mon- Fri 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST
Email: advocate@sakhi.org
Website: www.sakhi.org
City: New York, NY
South Queens Women's March
Helpline: NA
Hours: *NOTE: Does not provide crisis support
Email: southqueenswomensmarch@gmail.com
Website: www.southqueenswomensmarch.org
City: Queens, NY
Saathi
Helpline: (585)-234-1050
Hours: Not 24/7
Email: saathi_rochester@yahoo.com
Contact Form: https://www.saathiofrochester.org/contact-us/
Website: saathiofrochester.org
City: East Rochester, NY
Turning Point for Women & Families
Helpline: 1-718-262-8722
Hours: Mon- Fri 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Email: info@tpny.org
Website: www.tpny.org
City: Flushing, NY
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Kiran, Inc.
Hotline: 1-877-NC-KIRAN or 1-877-625-4726
Hours: 24/7
Website: www.kiraninc.org
City: Raleigh, NC
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Asha Ray of Hope
Helpline: 1-614-565-2918
Hours: 24/7
Contact Form: http://asharayofhope.org/contact-us/
Website: www.asharayofhope.org
City: Columbus, OH
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Asians Against Domestic Abuse
Helpline: 1-713-339-8300
Hours: Not 24/7
Contact Form: https://www.aadainc.org/contact
Website: www.aadainc.org
City: Houston, TX
Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA)
Helpline: 1-877-281-8371
Hours: 24/7
Website: www.afssaustin.org/
City: Austin, TX
Awaaz
Helpline: 1-210-446-6464
Hours: Not 24/7 *NOTE: Calls are not answered directly, advocates call back within 24 hours.
Website: www.awaazsa.org
City: San Antonio, TX
Chetna
Helpline: 1-888-9CHETNA or 1-888-24-3862
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
Email: chetna@chetna-dfw.org
Contact Form: https://chetna-dfw.org/contact-us
Website: www.chetna-dfw.org
City: Dallas-Fort Worth area, TX
Daya Houston
Helpline: 1-713-981-7645
Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
Contact Form: https://www.dayahouston.org/contact-us
Website: www.dayahouston.org
City: Houston, TX
Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation
Hotline: Call/Text 1-972-880-4192
Hours: 24/7 (*WhatsApp available Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST)
Contact Form: https://tmwf.org/contact-us/
Website: www.tmwf.org
City: Plano, TX
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API Chaya
Helpline: 1-206-325-0325
Hours: Mon- Fri 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST
Contact Form: https://www.apichaya.org/contact-us
Website: www.apichaya.org
City: Seattle, WA
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Sikh Family Center
Helpline: 1-866-732-7392
Hours: Not 24/7 *NOTE: Calls are not answered directly, advocates call back within 48 hours.
Website: www.sikhfamilycenter.org
Additional Mental Health & Crisis Resources
All of the resources listed are free and everything you share is confidential.
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Call: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
Chat: Online Instant Messaging
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Call: 1-866-331-9474
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 800-787-3224
Text: Text 'LOVEIS' to 22522
Chat: Online Instant Messaging
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Call: 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-487-4889
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