Are you a survivor needing help?

Dear Survivor,

I believe you.

When I was first learning about what trafficking actually was, I realized that it had happened to me. I had been a minor and under the care of people who were not protecting me, but were using me. They told me that no one else would understand or believe. They would tell me that I was too far gone for help and so it was hard for me to ask for help after years of it continuing to be that way.

I am here to tell you that what they were saying isn’t true and that there are people who do understand and want to help. There is hope in all the darkness you’ve faced. I am here to tell you there are people willing to fight to help you get back up on your feet. There are people who believe you and care about seeing you heal and thrive.

You’re not alone.

Covered works with survivors every day and each one of our stories can be different. Societal stigmas, traffickers, buyers, as well as lack of help or information about trafficking can leave victims feeling isolated. I learned that people may not always understand what exactly I went through, but most people understand darkness. Reaching out for help was one of the best decisions I made for myself.

You can do this.

-From another survivor

 
 

Here are your next steps…

  • Reach out to our care team by emailing care@coveredcolorado.org and either someone from our Program Team or a Case Manager will respond. This is a secure email that only a few people check and your information will remain confidential.

  • We will assess your needs and see if our program is the right fit for you. We want to make sure you receive the best care possible.

  • Breathe. Asking for help can feel daunting and scary. You have a whole organization willing to fight for your future! There is hope and help available to you.

  • Here are some National Resources available for survivors that you can reach out to:

National Resources

Survivors.org - PAVE's website dedicated to helping survivors find support in their community as they heal after sexual violence.

National Sexual Assault Hotline - RAINN's 24/7 national hotline for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.

National Child Abuse Hotline - Childhelp's 24/7 national hotline for victims and survivors of child abuse and their loved ones.

National Human Trafficking Hotline - 24/7 phone hotline (chat available but, not 24/7) for victims and survivors of human trafficking and their loved ones.

Trevor Lifeline - 24/7 national hotline for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.

National Suicide Lifeline (988) - 24/7 national hotline for those in crisis surrounding thoughts or actions on suicide.