Resources
Up-dated December 2006 - see new additions at end of list

EMERGENCY SERVICES:

Counseling Services 1-800-843-7274

Addiction Services - 24 hour addiction referral network - 1-800-577-4341

Fenway Community Health Center - (same gender domestic violence, including rape) 1-800-834-3242

National Alcohol/Drug Treatment Referral - 1-800-454-8968

National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

National Helpline on Problem Gambling - 1-800-Gambler or 1-800-522-4700

Parental Stress Line - 1-800-632-8188

Suicide Hot Line - 1-800-784-2433

RESOURCES ON THE WEB:
 (Please note that some links may need to be cut and pasted in order to access their site)

http://www.sttop.org This site is dedicated to demonstrations and activism...to keeping the pressure on the church to be responsible and accountable. 

http://www.snapnetwork.org  This is a link to a well known organization that was born at least 15 years ago.  It has lots of information and links to other sites.

http://www.ritualabusetorture.org   This site focuses on ritual sexual abuse and torture around the world and the fact that some of that type of abuse also occurred in the Catholic church as well.

http://www.rainn.org/vermont.html  This is a site that has lots of information about sexual abuse in general.

http://survivorsfirst.org/  This is an excellent site with lots of information, including a priest data base of priests who have been abusers.  

http://www.bishop-accountability.org/  An excellent site with lots of information about bishops and abusers.  Has a 10 minute activist link as well.

http://www.catholicsandsurvivors.net/  Another site with links and information

http://www.stopsexcrime.org   This is a site that is dedicated to change legislation, including the elimination of the Statute of Limitations.

http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org  This is a pioneer organization that has been addressing the personal as well as the collective ramifications of sexual abuse/domestic violence.   

http://www.thewtc.org The Women’s Theological Center integrates theology with issues of social justice and offers workshops and conferences that address these issues through spiritual leadership.

http://www.anndrakesoulwork.com This site is about the work of Shaman and Psychologist Dr. Ann Drake, and her work helping people heal and become more whole. Her book, Healing of the Soul; Shamanism & Psyche, can also be purchased there.

http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org This organization was founded in 2002 by Mariska Hargitay, the actress who play Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". The organization is committed to the total healing and recovery of survivors of sexual assault by introducing unique programs centered on dolphin-human interaction.

http://lorettabutehornphd.com A licensed psychologist and trained homeopath, Dr. Butehorn offers both traditional and alternative approaches to healing.

http://advocateweb.org/ This site contains resources for victims of sexual misconduct, exploitation and abuse by professionals.

http://truthandrecognition.org/ This is a new organization dedicated to documenting and preserving the experiences of survivors of clergy sexual abuse.