RESOURCES
If you are an in-person U.S. worker looking for screening tools (blacklist, etc.) please email me and I'd be happy to share. Or, check out this guide.
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For TCC-created worksheets & resources, click here.
Crisis Lines
SWOP Comunity Support Line (877) 776-2004
Peer support from current and former sex workers; resource referrals.
U.S.& Canada National Suicide Prevention (800) 273-8255 or Text 838255
U.S. National Domestic Violence Line (800) 799-SAFE
Safe Horizon Hotline (800) 621-HOPE
Emergency Funds
Lysistrata Emergency Fund - $50-$100 cash assistance
Support Groups
Resilience and Mindfulness with Vadan | Mon. 12 PM PST
Weekly Drop-In, hosted by St. James Infirmary
Motivational Support Group for Performers & Producers | Mon. 7-8:30 EST
Weekly Drop-In, hosted by Pineapple Support
BIPOC Support Group | Wednesday, 7 PM EST
hosted by Pineapple Support & the BIPOC Adult Industry Collective
Sex Work and Parenting | First Friday 11 AM -12 PM PST
Monthly, hosted by St. James Infirmary (SF)
Sober Sex Workers AA Meeting | Sunday PM
DM @SexWorkersAA (note: not clear if this is still running)
Numerous online specialty support groups, including grief, DBT skills, complex PTSD, sex workers on the spectrum, etc. (varying dates)
Low Cost/Free Mental Health
Pineapple Support Society (National)
free support & therapy service for all industry workers
Archived Mental Health Workshops from NUM
A variety of relevant mental health webinars for sex-workers
St. James Infirmary (SF-based)
current/former sex workers; 1 year of free weekly trauma-informed, culturally sensitive psychotherapy for current and former sex workers
Zepp Wellness (National)
Zepp "..centers the mental health of black queer folks, survivors, and sex workers. Zepp currently provides in-person and online therapy, an online sex worker support group, trauma-informed yoga and energy work, a rent relief fund for Black trans women sex workers, and an art class."
Mental Health
Guide to Choosing a Sex Worker-Affirmative Therapist
Sex Worker-Friendly Therapists in the US/UK
Community for women-identifying and femme sex workers that serves as a resource for learning coping skills and self-care. Romina offers 1:1 counseling, support groups, meditation, and immediate crisis help.
Health and Safety - Harm Reduction
Healthy & Safety for Sex Workers from the Chicago PROS Network
Legal
National List of Sex-Worker Friendly Defense Attorneys
Know Your Rights Guide
NLG’s guide to interacting with law enforcement
Finances
The Tax Domme's Guide for Sex Workers
Online Privacy
Privacy Guide for Sex Workers: Tips and Apps to Keep Your Identity More Secure
Useful Reddit Thread on Privacy & Anonymity
How to Use Social Media post-FOSTA/SESTA
How to Prevent Account Shut Downs (social media, pay platforms)
Local Resources (U.S.)
California - Los Angeles
Addiction Referrals for Sex Workers Guide - guide to SW-safe rehab in LA
SWOP LA Resource Guide - mutual aid, general relief, resources, health, housing, etc
SWOP LA - biweekly online peer support group
California - Bay Area
St. James Infirmary - primary care services, mental health counseling, free STI testing, transgender healthcare/housing, harm reduction supplies, housing, & support groups.
BAWS (Bay Area Workers Support) - a peer-led, resource organization -- hardship COVID grants,
DC
Amara - free legal services for sex workers (expungement, civil protection orders, child custody, divorce, criminal defense, name change, etc
HIPS - medical clinic, housing services, mobile outreach, harm reduction supplies, addiction counseling, and referrals,
HIPS - 1 (800) 676-4477 - 24/7 hotline for emotional support
Illinois - Chicago
SWOP Chicago Hotline - (312) 252-3880 - community support "warm-line" (not staffed all the time), for current and former sex workers.
Chicago Legal Clinic - free, full-service legal clinic for current/former sex workers
New York
The Sex Workers Project at the Urban Justice Centre- free immigration/asylum legal services - 646-602-5617
GLITS - serving LGBTQIA+ identifying sex-workers. can help with relocation, asylum, physical/mental health referrals, transitional housing
SWOP Brooklyn - COVID-relief, community, monthly virtual support group
North Carolina
NC Harm Reduction Coalition - syringe exchange programs, STI testing, referrals to primary health/mental health services
Our Voice NC - (1-855-4kellys) is an anonymous reporting line sex workers can use to report dangerous customers and access services. Not entirely clear the full range of services they offer. You can also Text VOICE or VOZ to 85511 to report a dangerous customer or to ask about resources.
Oregon - Portland
Cupcake Girls - trauma-informed outreach, advocacy, referrals, case management. only those affected by trafficking; appears not to provide assistance for consensual sex workers.
PDX Sex Workers Relief Project
Texas
SWEET (Austin) - primarily an advocacy organization, but has as an emergency relief application for BIPOC/Trans sex workers in Austin. also lists comprehensive Texas-based resources/financial assistance
Pennsylvania
Washington
International Resources
Updated list coming soon! For now, http://www.bayswan.org/orgs.html. Note that many links are currently outdated.
UK
Ugly Mugs - screening, safety, advocacy.
Sex Worker Affirming Therapists
Ireland - UglyMugs - screening, safety, advocacy.