Health and mental health
International Association of Forensic Nurses
The International Association of Forensic Nurses provides leadership in forensic nursing practice by developing, promoting, and disseminating information internationally about forensic nursing science.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Eldercare Locator
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
American Red Cross
National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center
Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery
Traumatic Stress Institute
The Institute promotes excellence in trauma-informed services to organizations nationally and internationally who treat clients with histories of psychological trauma and attachment disruptions.
National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc.
This organization provides the ongoing emotional support needed to help parents and other survivors facilitate the reconstruction of a "new life" and to promote healthy grief resolution.
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies shares information about the effects of trauma, reducing traumatic stressors, and clinical strategies. Its website offers journals and related resources for the public, professionals, and the media.
Concerns of Police Survivors
Concerns of Police Survivors provides resources to help rebuild the lives of survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
American Psychological Association
American Psychiatric Association
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse helps survivors of child abuse transform their self-identities from that of victim to that of survivor and, ultimately, thriver. The site includes resource materials and guidelines for establishing support networks.
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health
Policy Centre for Victim Issues: Victim Services Directory
This Victim Services Directory was created by the Department of Justice Canada to help service providers, victims, and individuals locate services for victims of crime across Canada.
Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc.
Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. assists citizen volunteers who respond to traumatic incidents at the request of police, fire, and medical personnel.
Academy on Violence and Abuse
The Academy on Violence and Abuse exists to advance health education and research on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of the health effects of violence and abuse.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Office on Women's Health
The Office on Women's Health coordinates women's health efforts across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and addresses critical women's health issues by informing and advancing policies, educating health care professionals and consumers, and supporting innovative programs.
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
This association helps set the agenda and determine the direction of state mental health agency interests across the country, historically including state mental health planning, service delivery, and evaluation.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International
The mission of this network is to eliminate violence through advancing nursing education, practice, research, and public policy.
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to provide leadership, education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to the emergency response professions, other organizations, and communities worldwide.
Child Witness to Violence Project
The Child Witness to Violence Project is a counseling, advocacy, and outreach project that focuses on the growing number of young children who are bystanders to community and domestic violence.