A Message to Survivors
Seeking help can be difficult, but support is available at every step. Whether you are looking for immediate assistance, legal guidance, or long-term support, these organizations are here to help you safely and confidentially.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse or domestic violence, you are not alone. Help is available. This page connects you with trusted, confidential resources for support, reporting, and recovery.
Immediate Help
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
800-656-HOPE (4673)
Online chat available
https://www.rainn.org - National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
https://www.thehotline.org
These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
California State Resources
- California Department of Justice – Sexual Assault Resources
Information, survivor support, and tools to track sexual assault evidence kits. - Sexual Assault Evidence Outreach Program
Led by the California Attorney General’s Office to support survivors in tracking evidence kits and accessing services.
https://oag.ca.gov/sexualassaultresources
For more information on these resources, visit the link above.
Find Local Help
- California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Find local organizations, shelters, and hotlines across California.
https://www.cpedv.org/find-help - California Directory of Rape Crisis Centers
Connect with certified crisis centers offering advocacy, counseling, and support services throughout the state.
https://www.valor.us/get-help/wpbdp_category/california/
Community-Based Support
- Dolores Huerta Foundation
Community-based resources and support services for families and individuals.
https://doloreshuerta.org/ - WEAVE (Sacramento Area)
Crisis intervention, counseling, and survivor advocacy services.
https://www.weaveinc.org/
Workplace Support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
State employees and their families may access confidential counseling, mental health support, and referrals.
https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/engagement-resources/employee-assistance-program/
Know Your Rights
Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in California have rights, including:
- The right to confidential support services
- The right to report (or not report) to law enforcement
- The right to request workplace accommodations
- The right to access victim compensation programs
For more information, visit the California Department of Justice resource page above.