If you're concerned about someone in your life or you're a professional working with someone who may benefit from additional support, you can start here.
9459 Advocates works with family members, friends, community members, and professionals who are trying to help someone navigate the impact of violence, abuse, exploitation, or other forms of victimization.
Whether you are looking for guidance on how to support someone, trying to connect them with advocacy and resources, or making a professional referral, tell us what is happening and how we may be able to help.
You don’t have to be the person experiencing harm to reach out.
Helping someone starts with listening.
Supporting someone does not always mean knowing what to do or having all the answers. Sometimes it means helping them understand their options, connecting them with the right support, and respecting the decisions they make about what happens next.
Our approach keeps the person receiving support at the center of the process. Whenever possible, we work directly with them to understand their needs, priorities, choices, and goals.
I'm a friend, family member, or community member.
You may be worried about someone, unsure how to help, or looking for resources you can share. You can contact us for guidance and information about possible next steps.
I'm a professional or service provider.
If you are working with someone who could benefit from survivor advocacy, systems navigation, or coordinated resources, you can use this form to connect with 9459 about potential support.
Who is reaching out?
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Need immediate help?
9459 Advocates is not a 24-hour emergency response service.
If someone is in immediate danger, CALL 911.
Additional crisis and emergency resources are available on our Resources page.
Before you submit
Please share only the information necessary for us to understand the request.
If you are providing identifying or contact information for another person, please let us know whether they are aware that you are contacting 9459 and whether they have agreed to be contacted by us.
Submitting this form does not mean that decisions will be made on someone's behalf. Our work is survivor-centered, and the person receiving services remains at the center of decisions about their support.
Need help for yourself?
If you are seeking support for your own situation, you don't need to use this form.