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The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). RAINN’s mission is to stop sexual violence by supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and creating safer communities. RAINN is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States. Founded in 1994, it operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-HOPE and online chat at rainn.org). Provides free, 24/7 confidential support, alongside education and prevention programs.  (https://rainn.org/)

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (https://www.nctsn.org/): Our mission is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.

If you would like to speak with someone, confidential support resources are listed below.

• Massachusetts Children’s Alliance: The service navigator (Madeline Bacon, LICSW) will assist individuals inquiring about clinical services to connect with qualified counseling resources in their area. (mbacon@machildrensalliance.org)

• RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline)
  800-656-HOPE (4673) | Online chat at rainn.org
  24/7, free, confidential support

• SafeLink
  877-785-2020 | TTY: 877-521-2601 | safelinkma.org
  24/7, multilingual, confidential

• National Child Abuse Hotline
  800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453) | childhelphotline.org
  24/7 call, text, or chat support

• Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
  800-841-8371 | barcc.org
  24/7 hotline, counseling, and advocacy (serves MA)

Specialized Clinical Services & Centers

• Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC): Offers free individual and group counseling for survivors ages 12+.

• The Trauma Center at JRI (Brookline): Specializes in trauma treatment and accepts various insurances, including MBHP.

• Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA): Provides trauma treatment, assessment, and psychotherapy for adult survivors.

• Pathways for Change (Worcester County): Offers specialized services, including a deaf survivors program.

• Community Healthlink, Inc. (Worcester): Provides comprehensive behavioral health services. 

Immediate & Statewide Support

• Jane Doe Inc.: A coalition of providers that helps locate services based on specific location and needs.

• SafeLink: 24/7 statewide hotline for sexual assault and domestic violence referrals (1-877-785-2020).

• Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA): Provides support for victims of violent crime including adults who were victims of child sexual abuse (844-878-MOVA).

• NAMI Massachusetts Compass Helpline: Offers resources and guidance for finding mental health support (617-704-6264). 

Specialized Care Resources

• Handel Behavioral Health: Offers in-person (Franklin, Amherst, Natick, West Springfield, Wilbraham) and online therapy for sexual assault survivors.

• MaleSurvivor: Specific resources for male survivors.

• 1in6.org: Online support for male survivors.

• Road to Recovery, Inc.: Offers counseling and immediate support for survivors (862-368-2800). 

These providers typically offer evidence-based, trauma-focused counseling to address long-term impacts of child sexual abuse, including PTSD and relationship challenges. Many services are covered by insurance or offered free of charge.