Resources
Below is a non-exhaustive collection of resources for those impacted by abuse. To learn more about any of these organizations and the services they provide, call or visit their websites linked below.
The Office of Attorney General and the Rhode Island State Police urge victims and any other persons with information regarding possible child sexual abuse or related crimes to call the State Police Special Victims Unit’s dedicated clergy abuse hotline at 401-764-0142.
Report Directly to the Diocese of Providence
Phone: (401) 278-4500
SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests)
SNAP has been supporting survivors for over 30 years, offering confidential 24/7 support as well as connecting survivors of religious authority abuse to build a network of survivors.
Crisis Line: 1(877) 762-7432
Website: snapnetwork.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Alliance)
RAINN is the Unites States largest anti-sexual violence organization and has provided support to those in need for over 30 years. RAINN specializes in their advanced hotline system, offering private 24/7 phone calls, chat rooms, and text messaging services.
Crisis Line: (800) 656-4673
Website: rainn.org
Sojourner House
The Sojourner House is a Rhode Island based organization that offers a variety of services to help those affected by sexual violence reclaim their lives through crisis hotlines, mental health services, and advocacy programs, and more.
Crisis Line: (401) 765-3232
Business: (401) 861-6191
Website: sojournerri.org
Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center
The Elizabeth Cuffum Chase Center, based in Rhode Island, offers both crisis counseling and support group systems to connect survivors with immediate support as well as long term care.
Crisis Line: (401) 738-1700
Business: (401) 738-9700
Website: ebccenter.org
National Suicide Hotline
Local Partners: Horizon Healthcare Partners
Both the National Suicide Hotline and the Rhode Island Partner Horizon Healthcare Partners offer 24/7 crisis support in both English and Spanish.
Phone: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org
Website: hhpartners.org/988
Day One
Day One provides around-the-clock hotline support to the Rhode Island community supporting survivors of sexual abuse. Day One offers advocacy support as well as clinical and therapy services to support survivors.
Crisis Line: 1(800)494-8100
Website: dayoneri.org
Male Survivor
Male Survivor offers an online 24/7 chat service for survivors, as well as those around them. Their mission is to raise awareness for male sexual assault and abuse survivors and to offer support for survivors and their families.
Website: malesurvivor.org
Family Service of Rhode Island
Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) offers a variety of programs based around health, education, trauma recovery, and safe homes environments. FSRI provides 24/7 crisis support services through their crisis helpline.
Crisis Helpline: (401) 854-6678
Phone: (401) 519-2280
Website: familyserviceri.org
Tides Family Services
Tides Family Services provides programing for children and their families in Rhode Island. Their services include clinical treatment, educational advocacy, family stabilization, and more.
Phone: (401) 615-9374
Website: tidesfs.org
Friends Way
Based in Rhode Island, Friends Way is a bereavement center, offering mental health care for children, teens, and their families.
Phone: (401) 921-0980
Website: friendsway.org
Interfaith Counseling Center
The Interfaith Counseling Center offers a wide range of mental health counseling services by professional practitioners who work with individuals, couples, and families to strengthen relationships and foster growth.
Phone: (401) 461-5234
Website: interfaithri.org