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    Office of Victim Advocate

    Victim Service Agencies

    In each of Pennsylvania's 67 counties, there are victim advocates who are there to assist you with various resources. 

    A variety of additional resources are available through these partners:
    Pennsylvania ChildLine 800-932-0313
    Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect 888-772-227
    Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence 717-545-6400
    National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
    National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-888
    Mobile apps for survivors & providers

    For crisis response services, whether or not you’re thinking about suicide, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call the Lifeline.
    Suicide Prevention Lifeline call or text 988
    Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio 888-628-9454
    Veterans Crisis Line call 988; press 1 or Text 838255
    Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing TTY 711, then 800-273-8255

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