Get help in NEPA.

You are not alone.  Help is available from trained professionals 24 hours a day throughout Northeastern PA and across the country.   See below for emergency and long-term services and how you can contact them.  

NEPA COUNTY HOTLINES


24 Hour Hotlines to Access for Support for Victims of Human Trafficking in NEPA

Bradford County:
Abuse and Rape Crisis Center
570-265-5333
Carbon County:
Victims Resource Center
610-379-0151
Domestic Violence Service Center
570-823-7312
or 1-800-424-5600
Lackawanna County:
Women’s Resource Center
570-346-4671
Lehigh County:
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley
610-437-6611
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley
610-437-3369
Luzerne County:
Victims Resource Center
570-823-0765
Domestic Violence Service Center
570-823-7312
or 1-800-424-5600
Monroe County
Women’s Resources of Monroe County, Inc.
570-421-4200
Northampton County:
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley
610-437-6611
Pike County:
Victim Intervention Program
570-253-4401
Schuylkill County:
Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center  
570-628-2965
Schuylkill Women in Crisis
570-622-6220
Susquehanna County:
Women’s Resource Center 
570-278-1800 or 1-800-257-5765
Wayne County:
Victim Intervention Program
570-253-4401
Wyoming County:
Victims Resource Center
570-836-5544

NEPA Services by County

Regionwide
Helpline Center (211) 
  • Available 24/7
  • Call 211
  • Professional Information and Referral Specialists work with callers to assess their needs, determine their options, and provide appropriate programs/services, give support, intervene in crisis situations and advocate for the caller as needed
  • Online search
    • www.nepa211.org
    • Click a picture category and enter your zip code to view available resources
    • Housing, Bills, Food, Clothing/Hygiene, Transportation, Health Care, Mental Health, Crisis Services, Substance Abuse, Income and Employment, Legal Assistance, Family, People, Resource Center, Keyword Search
  • Free

Bradford County
Abuse and Rape Crisis Center (570-265-5333; PO Box 186 Towanda, PA 18848)
  • https://www.arccbc.org/services
  • All ages and genders
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • 24/7 Hotline (570-265-5333)
  • Individual Counseling
  • Support Groups
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Emergency Housing
    • Only for persons in domestic violence, few day exceptions could be made for human trafficking
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Legal and Medical Accompaniment
  • Free

​Oasis of Hope (570-673-4544; PO Box 406 Troy, PA 16947)
      *Office currently not open for staff transitions, can be reached at
      office@oasisofhopeusa.org
  1. Must be a U.S. Citizen and provide a copy of birth certificate, Social Security card, and Picture ID
  2. Needs to obtain STD testing, TB testing, drug testing (urinalysis), pregnancy testing, a comprehensive physical, vision exam, psychological evaluation, and a copy of all immunization records prior to arriving at Oasis of Hope
  3. Fill out 12-page application (similar to intake form)
  4. Read orientation and information packet, then discuss it and application during a phone interview
  5. Provide a copy of the most recent medical records, school records, psychological evaluation, terms of probation (if it applies), and any information you can provide about the trafficking case. We will also need an approval contact list with email and phone contacts.
  6. Official acceptance letter will be sent if Oasis of Hope feels it is a good fit. If child is not accepted, a list of other programs will be provided.
 
  • Residential Treatment Facility (About one-year stay)
  • Females, ages 12-19
  • Therapy (individual group)
  • Life skills (cooking, cleaning, etc.)
  • Educational Services
  • Recreational Activities (crafting, etc.)
  • Spiritual Services (not required to participate)
  • Free
  
Carbon County
Domestic Violence Service Center (570-823-7312 or 1-800-424-5600)
  • https://domesticviolenceservice.org
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • Services available dependent upon the relationship with the abuser
    • Initial assessment is done over the phone with an advocate to determine eligibility
  • Emergency Shelter - Case-by-case basis
  • All other services - all ages and genders 
  • 24/7 Hotline (570-823-7312)
  • Options Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Support Groups
  • Assistance with PFAs
  • Assistance with Crime Victim’s Compensation Claims
  • Provide Referrals
  • Free
Victims Resource Center (610-379-0151)
  • https://vrcnepa.org
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • All ages and genders
  • 24/7 Hotline (610-379-0151)
  • Individual Counseling
  • Court, Medical, and Legal Accompaniment
  • Assistance with PFAs, SVPs, and PFIs
  • Assistance with Crime Victim’s Compensation Claims
  • Provide Referrals
  • Free
 
 Lackawanna County
Women’s Resource Center (570-346-4671 or 1-800-257-5765)
  • https://wrcnepa.org
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • All ages and genders
  • 24/7 Hotline
  • Individual Counseling
  • Housing Services
    • Immediate safe house & transitional housing
  • Court, Medical, and Police Accompaniment
  • Advocacy
  • Provide Referrals
  • Free
 
 Lehigh County
Crime Victims Council of Lehigh Valley (610-437-6611 or 610-437-6610 for non-emergencies)
  • https://cvclv.org
  • Service for Lehigh and Northampton counties
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • All ages and all genders
  • 24/7 Hotline (610-437-6611)
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Court, Medical, and Police Accompaniment & Advocacy
  • Assistance with PFAs, SVPs, and PFIs
  • Assistance with Crime Victim’s Compensation Claims
  • Provide Referrals
  • Free
 Turning Point of Lehigh Valley  (610-437-3369) Valley Youth House (484-861-0570; Bethlehem, PA)
  • THRIVE Program
    • Emergency/transitional housing for up to 6 females at a time for 6-24 months
    • Female identifying youth ages 14-24
    • Provides community-based housing coupled with comprehensive life skills and targeted clinical services
    • Ultimate goal is to provide the necessary skills and support for participants to successfully reclaim their lives and have a place in the community
  
Luzerne County
Domestic Violence Service Center (570-823-7312)
  • https://domesticviolenceservice.org
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • Services available dependent upon the relationship with the abuser
    • Initial assessment is done over the phone with an advocate to determine eligibility
  • Emergency Shelter
    • Females only
  • All other services- all ages and genders
  • 24/7 Hotline (570-823-7312)
  • Options Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Support Groups
  • Assistance with PFAs
  • Assistance with Crime Victim’s Compensation Claims
  • Provide Referrals
  • Free
Victims Resource Center (570-823-0765; 360 East End Centre Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702)
  • https://vrcnepa.org
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • All ages and genders
  • 24/7 Hotline (570-823-0765)
  • Individual Counseling
  • Court, Medical, and Legal Accompaniment
  • Assistance with PFAs, SVPs, and PFIs
  • Assistance with Crime Victim’s Compensation Claims
  • Provide Referrals
  • Free
 
Monroe County
Women’s Resources of Monroe County (570-421-4200; 225 J. Wilson Drive Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327)
  • www.wrmonroe.org
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • All ages and genders
  • 24/7 Hotline (570-421-4200)
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Individual Counseling
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Legal and Medical Accompaniment
  • Services in Spanish
  • Free
  
Northampton County
Truth for Women, Inc. (610-866-5755; 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110, Bethlehem, PA)
  • https://truthforwomen.org
  • Truth Home
    • Therapeutic residential home for 8-12 months
    • Intake criteria
      • Must be a survivor of sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation
      • Be a woman between ages 18-39
      • Is not a threat to herself or others
      • Committed to living a clean and sober lifestyle
      • Willing to participate in programming, therapy, life skills and case management
      • Enter voluntarily and are ready to engage in a healthy community and programming
    • Provides: shelter, food, utilities, clothing, personal hygiene supplies, medical care, group therapy, individual trauma informed therapy, art therapy, dog therapy, kickboxing, life skills training, emotional life skills, GED preparation, job skills, case management, and transportation through a 24/7 specialized staffing.
    • Five phases: The first four phases take place in an intensive home-like therapeutic environment. Women participate in a structured 24-hour supervised schedule of classes, therapy, and activities focused around a holistic treatment model. The last phase begins as a participant moves into a transitional living situation and continues with supportive services.
    • How to Access Services:
  1. Self-referral or referral from other agencies such as law enforcement, homeland security, anti-trafficking coalition, domestic violence shelters, other shelters, prison, rehab facilities, etc.
  2. Referral form must be filled out
  3. Phone screening assessment
  4. In person interview (or over the phone if not possible)
Valley Against Sex Trafficking (VAST) (484-560-6836; Bethlehem, PA) info@vast.org
  • https://vast.ngo
  • All ages and genders
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • Referral services and outreach
  • Emergency stipend - up to $200 for material assistance (clothes, pots & pans, etc.)
  • Connect survivor with support person in the community
    • Support person uses a trauma-informed lens. They are not acting as a professional. Support person helps survivor build a network in the community.
  • Support group - survivor created and survivor led that meets twice a month
  • Annual retreat - help empower women with their connection to one another
  • Trainings
  • Free
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley (see Lehigh County)
Valley Youth House (See Lehigh County)
 
Pike County
Victim Intervention Program (see Wayne County)
 
Schuylkill County
Schuylkill Women in Crisis (570-622-3991; Pottsville, PA 17901)
  • https://www.s-wic.org
  • All ages and genders
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • 24/7 Hotline (570-622-6220 or 800-282-0634)
  • Emergency Shelter (Up to 30 days)
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Court and Medical Accompaniment
  • Advocacy with other community systems
  • Referral Services
  • Free
Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center (SARCC) (1-570-628-2965; 17 Westwood Centre Pottsville, PA 17901)
●      https://sarcclebanon.org
●      Free and confidential crisis counseling and intervention 24 hours a day
●      24/7 Hotline (570-628-2965)
●      Prevention education programs to schools and the public
●      Hospital, court, and police accompaniment
●      Information and referrals
●      Bi-lingual (Spanish) counselors and interpretation services
●      Prison support groups
●      Accessible facility
●      Services for survivors with mental health issues
 
Susquehanna County
Women’s Resource Center (570-278-1800 or 1-800-257-5765)
  • https://wrcnepa.org
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • All ages and genders
  • 24/7 Hotline (570-278-1800 or 1-800-257-5765)
  • Individual Counseling
  • Housing Services
    • Immediate safe house & transitional housing
  • Court, Medical, and Police Accompaniment
  • Advocacy
  • Provide Referrals
  • Free
  
Wayne County
Victim Intervention Program (570-253-4431; PO Box 986 Honesdale, PA 18431)
  • https://vipempowers.org
  • Service to Wayne and Pike counties
  • All ages and genders
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • 24/7 Hotline (570-253-4401)
  • Shelter Services (Up to 30 days, can be extended)
  • Individual Counseling
  • Medical Advocacy
  • Emergency Transportation
  • Court, Medical, Legal, and Social Services Accompaniment
  • Assistance with PFAs, SVPs, and PFIs
  • Assistance with Crime Victim’s Compensation Claims
  • Free
 
Wyoming County
Victims Resource Center (570-836-5544)
  • https://vrcnepa.org
  • Don't need proof of residency
  • All ages and genders
  • 24/7 Hotline (570-836-5544)
  • Individual Counseling
  • Court, Medical, and Legal Accompaniment
  • Assistance with Crime Victim’s Compensation Claims
  • Provide Referrals
  • Free
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