A compass for your journey to healing
At Rising From The Ashes, we believe in the power of shared experience and accessible support. This page is dedicated to providing you with a carefully curated collection of vital resources, designed to guide and empower survivors on their path to reclaiming their narrative and finding strength. You are not alone.
National survivor-centered resources
Connecting with national organizations can provide a broad spectrum of support, advocacy, and educational tools crucial for healing. These networks are often at the forefront of survivor rights and trauma recovery.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Website: rainn.org
Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (24/7, confidential)
Services: Trauma education, survivor stories, legal advocacy, healing guides, and chat/text support.
Why it matters: As the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., RAINN provides deep and comprehensive survivor resources, ensuring support is always within reach.
SurvivorSpace
Website: survivorspace.org
Focus: Child sexual abuse survivors
Features: Survivor forums, resiliency tools, legal information, ACEs quiz, trauma education.
Why it matters: Built by survivors, for survivors, SurvivorSpace offers deeply validating and legally empowering resources specific to child sexual abuse recovery.
Foundation for Survivors of Abuse (FSA)
Website: survivorsofabuse.org
Hotlines: 800.656.HOPE (Sexual Assault), 800.4.A.CHILD (Child Abuse)
Resources: Advocacy organizations, legal support, prevention programs, survivor education.
Why it matters: FSA provides centralized access to dozens of national support and legal organizations, simplifying the search for crucial help.
Trauma recovery & support networks
These organizations offer specialized approaches to trauma recovery, fostering community and providing structured frameworks for healing from the long-term effects of abuse.
National Alliance of Trauma Recovery Centers (NATRC)
Website: traumarecoverycenters.org
Scope: 53 centers nationwide offering trauma-informed care
Services: Survivor-centered therapy, help navigating systems, inclusive care for interpersonal violence.
Why it matters: NATRC connects survivors with comprehensive, trauma-informed care centers across the nation, ensuring access to specialized support.
ASCA (Adult Survivors of Child Abuse)
Website: ascasupport.org
Format: Peer-led support groups using a 21-step recovery framework.
Why it matters: ASCA offers structured, peer-led healing for adult survivors of childhood abuse, emphasizing shared understanding and a proven recovery path.
Joyful Heart Foundation
Website: joyfulheartfoundation.org
Founded by: Mariska Hargitay
Mission: To transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.
Why it matters: This survivor-led and advocacy-driven foundation works to create societal change and provides emotionally resonant support for survivors.
Arizona-specific support
For those in Arizona, local resources provide essential in-person and community-focused support, offering immediate and accessible care within your region.
La Frontera EMPACT-SPC
Website: lafrontera.org
Hotlines: 480-784-1500 (Crisis), 480-736-4949 (Sexual Assault)
Services: Trauma therapy (EMDR, DBT), child & family programs, mobile crisis teams.
Why it matters: La Frontera EMPACT-SPC offers critical in-person and mobile trauma services in San Tan Valley and surrounding areas, providing immediate local relief and comprehensive support.