Local & National Resources
Support, advocacy, and crisis resources for survivors, families, and allies.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
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Local Resources
Talk to a CARE Advocate
Confidential support, information, and advocacy are available 24 hours a day.
CARE 24-Hour Helpline: (410) 857-7322
Medical Care & Forensic Exams (SAFE Programs)
Specialized medical care and evidence collection for survivors of sexual assault.
Carroll Hospital Adult Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (S.A.F.E.) Program
Adult S.A.F.E Program | LifeBridge Health – (410) 871-6655
Carroll Hospital Pediatric S.A.F.E. Program
Pediatric S.A.F.E Program | LifeBridge Health – (410) 871-6655
Reporting & Legal Help
Options for reporting sexual assault or seeking investigative support.
Emergency: Call 911
Carroll County Advocacy & Investigation Center
(Cases involving a child)
(410) 386-3640
Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office – Special Victims Unit
(410) 386-2671
Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection
To report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult.
Carroll County Department of Social Services – (410) 386-3434
Domestic Violence Support
Confidential advocacy and support for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
Springboard Community Services Hotline
(443) 865-8031
Crisis & Mental Health Support
Immediate, on-site crisis response for mental health emergencies.
Reproductive & Follow-Up Medical Care
Reproductive healthcare and medical services following sexual assault.
Carroll County Health Department – Reproductive Health Services
(410) 876-4930
Additional Local Resources
Additional information and community support.
MD State Resources
Find a Rape Crisis Center in Maryland
Locate rape crisis centers and survivor services statewide.
Legal Help & Victims’ Rights
Legal information, advice, and advocacy related to sexual assault in Maryland.
Sexual Assault Legal Institute – (301) 565-2277
Women’s Law Center of Maryland – (410) 386-2440
Protection Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) – (410) 386-2440
Compensation, Notification & Justice Services
Resources related to victim compensation, offender tracking, and justice support.
MD Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE)
Advocacy, Education & Information
Statewide organizations providing education, prevention, and advocacy.
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
National Resources
Crisis Hotlines & Immediate Support
Confidential, nationwide crisis support by phone, text, or chat.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call (800) 656-4673 | Online Chat available
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call (800) 799-7233 | Online Chat available
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or text 988 | Online Chat available
IM ALIVE Network (Online Chat)
Online Chat & Text Support
Support options for those who cannot safely call.
National Child Abuse Hotline – (800) 422-4453
National Human Trafficking Hotline – (888) 373-7888
Text: 233733
National Runaway Safeline – (800) 786-2929 | Online Chat
Love is Respect Dating Abuse Helpline
Call (866) 331-9474 | Text LOVEIS to 22522 | Online Chat
Department of Defense Resources
Support for Department of Defense employees and families.
DoD Safe Helpline – (877) 995-5247
DoD Safe Helpline Online Chat
Parenting & Child Safety
Support for parents and prevention of child abuse.
The Family Tree – 24-Hour Parenting Helpline
Phone: (800) 243-7337
Stop It Now
Dating Violence Information
Education and prevention resources related to dating violence.
Break the Cycle
CDC Dating Matters
Love is Respect
Digital Abuse & Online Safety
Resources addressing digital harassment and abuse.
A Thin Line
Additional National Resources
Education, advocacy, and federal resources.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Office for Victims of Crime
U.S. Department of Justice – Office on Violence Against Women
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