How to Find a Sexual Abuse Support Group

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Victims of sexual abuse often benefit from talking with other survivors to help them cope with their emotional scars.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Look in your phone book in the blue pages (or government services) under Health or Women to see if any hotlines are listed that could help you connect with a local group.
Step 2

Check the yellow pages under Social and Human Services, Health Services, and Women's Services.
Step 3

Ask if the phone company publishes a directory or other reference guide of health services in your area.
Step 4

Call your local information, at 411, or the 800 operator, at (800) 555-1212, for help locating services in your state.
Step 5

Contact local health centers, crisis centers or mental health centers for a referral to a local group.
Step 6

Check with your therapist or counselor, if you have one, to find out if they hold group sessions for survivors.
Step 7

Contact colleges and universities near your home, since date rape and other incidents of sexual assault are of great concern to students.
Step 8

Check with your church, temple or other religious institution to find out if it offers any type of support.
Step 9

Opt for a group or chat room online if you prefer to talk with others from the comfort of your own home. Find out what exists by doing a keyword search for words such as sexual abuse, survivor, forum and support group.

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