In Bulgaria
- National helpline for Children 116 111 (24/7)
- National Hotline for Victims of Violence: tel. 02 981 7686/080018676
- 24-hour telephone line for victims of violence 076/60 10 10 and 076/60 33 60 – telephone counseling.
- State Agency for Child Protection
- Animus Association Foundation (Sofia) (24/7)
- Crisis Center For People and Children Victims of Violence and/or Trafficking
- Crisis Center for Children and Women Victims of Domestic Violence “St. Petka” (Sofia)
- Nadja Centre Foundation a specialized team supports victims of domestic violence, trafficking in human beings, child sexual abuse, children at risk and their families. (Sofia)
- Vselena Sexual Assault Referral Centre (Burgas) (24/7) – tel. +359 800 18 017
- UNICEF Bulgaria
- SOS Families at risk foundation (Varna), tel. 052 609 677
- National Assistance and Compensation Board to Victims of Crime
- List of medical providers
- Legal assistance
In the U.S.
Sexual Assault:
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) – Toll-free 24/7 hotline for sexual assault counseling and referrals: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). RAINN also offers a hotline that provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual violence, their friends, and families over RAINN’s website. The Online Hotline is free of charge and is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women – Information about local sexual assault victim assistance coalitions.
Domestic Violence:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – Toll-free 24/7 hotline for crisis counseling and referrals: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
- https://www.justice.gov/ovw – Information about local domestic violence victim assistance coalitions.
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence – The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers a safe home and shelter programs, public education, and technical assistance. They also have a list of state and international organizations that can assist domestic violence victims: 303-839-1852.
- International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies – Global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 90 languages.
Families and Friends of Murder Victims:
- POMC, Inc. (National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children) – Hotline for crisis counseling and referrals available Monday-Friday, 8-5 PM EST: 1-888-818-POMC.
Victims and Families of Drunk Driving Crashes:
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) – Information about local resources for victims and family members.
General Victim Assistance:
- U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) – Contact information for non-emergency services in communities throughout U.S. OVC includes the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP).
- National Center for Victims of Crime – Information for crime victims on the impact of crime, safety planning, legal rights and civil legal remedies, and options for assistance and referrals to local programs.
- National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) – Toll-free hotline available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST for information and referral to victim assistance programs: 1-800-TRY-NOVA.