RESOURCES FOR YOU & YOUR PATIENTS
- Arise’s 24/7 Confidential Hotline: 724-652-9036
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or www.thehotline.org
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or TTY: 711 or Text: 233733 (or “BeFree”) or https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
- "Screening for Abuse: A Guide for Healthcare Providers”
A guide on screening and responding to abuse. - “Arise Immediate Needs of Sexual Assault Survivors”
A helpful resource outlining immediate needs and support options for survivors.
🏥 Stalking Resources (SPARC – Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center)
- Guide to Screening for Stalking in Healthcare Settings: Includes verbal and written screening questions:
https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SPARC-Stalking-Screening-for-Healthcare-Guide-11.25.pdf - Video: Health Impacts of Stalking: https://youtu.be/NVhD_tiMkkc?si=lkYmW5VuLFM2pheo
- SPARC Stalking Victim Handbook: Available in multiple languages, a great tool for discussing stalking with patients:
https://www.stalkingawareness.org/documentation-log/
🧠 Brain Injury Resources
- Brain Injury Resource Line (BIRL): Call 1-800-444-6443 for non-crisis guidance and support regarding brain injuries. Staffed by volunteers; calls returned within 3 business days. Recommended by PCADV.
- PCADV Brain Injury Toolkit:
Developed by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence in collaboration with the PA Department of Health, this toolkit supports professionals across sectors—including advocacy, healthcare, EMS, social work, and substance use services—in identifying and responding to potential brain injuries in survivors of domestic violence.
It provides guidance on recognizing indicators, improving collaboration, and strengthening support for survivors.
Access the toolkit:
https://www.pcadv.org/wp-content/uploads/Brain-Injury-Toolkit.pdf
- ODVN’s Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury: Materials for professionals and survivors, including research, handouts, palm cards, and the “Just Breathe” wellness booklet: https://www.odvn.org/brain-injury/
- Accommodations for Head or Brain Injuries: https://www.odvn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Head_Injury_Accommodations.pdf
📄 Maternal Health Resources
- 2025 PA MMRC Annual Report: Reviews deaths from 2021 and provides recommendations relevant to healthcare providers, especially in obstetrics, nurse-family partnerships, substance-use treatment, and harm reduction:
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/health/documents/topics/documents/programs/2025%20MMR%20Report.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com - Hear Her Campaign: CDC initiative raising awareness about maternal health warning signs and pregnancy-related deaths:
https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=307b1496-2125-4bcd-ad33-634279c5be34
🆘 Additional Resources
For additional resources including the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, National Domestic Violence Hotline, National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, and more:
https://acf.hhs.gov/look/help