Native American Resource List for Domestic Violence, Missing Persons, and Berevement
NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES for VICTIMS of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Mostly TOLL FREE Hotlines:
For more information or to locate a shelter in your community contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
Avellaka Program, La Jolla 1(760) 685-4736
Cahuilla Consortium DV Advocacy 1(951) 330-0479
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence 1(800) 524-4765
Indian Child and Family Services 1(800) 969-4237
Native American Resource Center 1(909) 864-1097 Ext. 3328
Peace Between Partners, IHC San Diego County 1(760) 749-1410 Ext. 5326
Riverside San Bernardino Indian Health, Inc. 1(951) 654-0803
Soboba Social Services 1(951) 487-0283
Strong Hearts Native Helpline
1(844) 7NATIVE OR 1(844) 762-8483
Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition
1(760) 644-4781
SafeHouseoftheDesert.org 24-Hour Line 1(760) 343-3211
Resources for homeless youth in crisis – Ages 11-21
If you are a youth under 18 and in crisis, hop on any SunLine bus and tell the bus driver you need to get to SafeHouse of the Desert. A supervisor will arrange transportation at no cost.
Torres Martinez TANF 1(866) 810-1000
RESOURCES FOR MISSING PERSONS AGENCIES
(Non Profit Organizations or Non-Governmental Organizations)
Indian Country’s Missing Facebook Page-
Free Internet is available at the nearest public library.
Find an advocate to help with writing letters of appeal to your local and national newspapers op/ed regarding the whereabouts of loved one.
Be relentless, exercise your legal rights by following up on the investigation with all local, state, and federal agencies. Record officer’s names, phone numbers, and case numbers.
Million Kids
Email: info@millionkids.org
1(951) 323-0298
Combats human trafficking and exploitation including child pornography, social media grooming & recruitment, and sextortion.
Lecture and training programs available.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Formed 35 years ago
Cofounder, John Walsh of America’s Most Wanted television show
If your child is missing IMMEDIATELY call 911, then contact
NCMEC call center: 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678) Open 24 hours. NCMEC Representatives are available for community outreach to all tribal communities regarding professional training or presentations for free.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
If you suspect human trafficking:
Call 1(888) 373-7888 or text BeFree (233733)
- Do not confront potential trafficker.
- Report all cases to the NHTH.
- All reports are kept confidential and will not take action without your consent. (except if there is an imminent threat or suspected child abuse.)
- Call 911 in an emergency or if there is immediate danger.
Natives Nationwide Networking Group
Network for assistance with missing persons and facilitating Training Coordinators for Sex and Labor Trafficking outreach
Email: nativesnationwide@gmail.com
RESOURCES FOR BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING
Indian Health Centers – Grief counselors are available.
Initiate and facilitate a tribal community or grief support system by text or phone call on a designated lead cell phone. Choose a facilitator, set day, time, and place for a meeting.
Utilize non-profit representatives for a community outreach to all tribal communities regarding professional training or presentations for free.
