WEBSITES
Joyful Heart Foundation
This is the foundation that Mariska Hargitay founded for survivors of sexual assault.
It's main form of therapy is going on a yearly trip to Haiwaii to swim with wild dolphins.
Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Hargitay is the founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization that helps survivors of sexual assault. She's also the star of the hit drama, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.
Mariska is unbelievably caring and loving. Her website has many tools that can help if you're in a difficult situation
RAINN
RAINN is an organization that does a lot of work with rape.
Their website has tons of information and assistance if you need it.
It also has a 24/7 hotline that you can use to talk to someone.
You can also find a support center near you using this website.
Pandora's Aquarium
Pandora's Aquarium is an online chat room, support group and message board for survivors of sexual assault.
Turn Around
TurnAround is a group that helps survivors of sexual assault in Maryland.
They also have a 24 hour hotline available for anyone who needs it.
http://www.turnaroundinc.org
(410) 828 - 6390
American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association works to education the public on psychology. They touch upon many subjects, including addictions, autism, depression, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), violence, sexuality, race, and many others.
(800) 374 - 2721
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention works to education teens on depression.
http://www.afsp.org
(800) 273 - 8255
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is a health care provider, an educator, an advocate. Planned Parenthood delivers health care services, sex education, and sexual health information to millions of women, men, and young people.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
(800) 230 - 7526
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Agency (LAMBDA)
LAMBDA is 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.
http://www.lambda.org
(208) 246 - 2292
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders
ANAD was officially launched in 1976, and it is the oldest eating disorder organization in the nation. ANAD answers thousands of hotline calls each year. ANAD continues to assist individuals and their families to find resources and provide referrals to professionals.
http://www.anad.org
(847) 831 - 3438
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention
The National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention maximizes public health and safety nationally and internationally through the elimination, prevention, and control of disease, disability, and death caused by HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs and TB.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp
(800) 448 - 0440
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
Mental Health America’s goal is to create a nation which all people are accorded respect, dignity and the opportunity to achieve their full potential free from stigma and prejudice.
http://www.nmha.org
(800) 969 - 6642
HOTLINES
Substance Abuse Hotline
800 - 729 - 6686
National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Info
(800) 729 - 6686
Emergency Contraception Hotline
(888) 668 - 2528
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 621 - 4673
Baltimore and Carroll Counties' Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline
(410) 828 - 6390
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799 - 7233
Maryland Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 634 - 3577
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 422 - 0009
National Suicide Hotline
(800) 784 - 2433
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
(800) 843 - 4564
Violence Prevention Hotline
(800) 923 - 4275