Stay Safe When Meeting Someone New
Whether you’re swiping right, sliding into DMs, or catching a vibe IRL, remember: Safety First, Sexy Second! It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
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Buddy-Up: Choose a trusted friend to be your safety check-in, send screenshots of who you’re meeting, and share your location.
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Hookup: Get down with your bad self!
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Follow-Up: Set a time to check in. A quick text to say all’s well or if you need backup.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
LOCAL SAN FRANCISCO AND NATIONAL HOTLINES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE OR INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
The City of San Francisco offers a comprehensive array of resources for individuals experiencing gender-based violence, encompassing services from local nonprofits and city agencies. Gender-based violence includes domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and related abuses, affecting individuals across all demographics. In emergencies, dialing or texting 911 is advised.
Emergency
If you are experiencing an emergency, call or text 911 by clicking the links below:
Click to CALL 911
Click to TEXT 911
Domestic Violence Crisis Lines
W.O.M.A.N., INC.: (877) 384-3578
San Francisco Women Against Rape: (415) 647-7273
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
More Information
https://www.sf.gov/information--san-francisco-gender-based-violence-resources
LOCAL SAN FRANCISCO SHELTER RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, OR INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
There are a number of organizations in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. If you are seeking safety, please reach out to one of the organizations below. If you are outside of San Francisco, these organizations may still be able to point you in the right direction.
La Casa de las Madres (San Francisco)
Adult: (877) 503-1850
Teen: (877) 923-0700
Text: (415) 200-3575
Asian Women’s Shelter (San Francisco)
Asian Women’s Shelter Phone: (877) 751-0880
Asian Women’s Shelter Website: https://www.sfaws.org/
St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco
Riley Center for Survivors of Domestic Violence: (415) 255-0165
Riley Center Website: https://svdp-sf.org/what-we-do/riley-center/
In Defense of Prostitute Women's Safety Project
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SAN FRANCISCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE & SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
The City and County of San Francisco, together with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, the San Francisco Police Department, and the San Francisco Fire Department’s Division of Emergency Medical Services, is here to help you in your time of need. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call or text 911. In addition to filing a report with SFPD, the Sheriff’s Office has a comprehensive page of resources to assist victims and their care providers.
SFPD Domestic Violence Line: 415-553-9225
SFPD File A Police Report: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/get-service/police-reports
SF Sheriff’s Domestic Violence Resources: https://sfsheriff.com/whats-your-situation/im-victim-andor-survivor-domestic-violence/domestic-violence-resources
SF SUICIDE PREVENTION & CRISIS HOTLINES
San Francisco Suicide Prevention’s 24-hour Crisis Line provides crisis intervention and emotional support to everyone who calls. Since 1962, they have been answering the telephone whenever needed. All volunteers are trained and supervised by professional staff and receive ongoing training to hone their skills with the newest developments in the field of suicide prevention.
24/7 Crisis Phone Line: (415) 781-0500
24/7 Crisis Text Line: (415) 200-2920
Mobile Crisis Team: (415) 970-4000
Comprehensive Crisis (over 18): (628) 217-7000
Comprehensive Child Crisis (under 18): (415) 970-3800
Mental Health Triage Warm Line: (855) 845-7415
Westside Community Crisis: (415) 355-0311
San Francisco City Information Line: 311
More Information: https://www.sfsuicide.org
SF DPH Resources: https://www.sf.gov/information--get-help-mental-health-or-substance-use
TRANS LIFELINE
Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources needed to survive and thrive, offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis—for the trans community, by the trans community. Trans Lifeline envisions a world where trans people have the connection, economic security, and care everyone needs and deserves—free of prisons and police.
Trans Lifeline: +1 (877) 565-8860
More Information: https://translifeline.org/
988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
24/7 Crisis Lifeline: 988 (Click to Call)
24/7 Crisis Lifeline Text/SMS: 988 (Click to Text)
24/7 Online Chat: https://chat.988lifeline.org/
For Deaf & Hard of Hearing: https://988lifeline.org/deaf-hard-of-hearing-hearing-loss/
More Information: https://988lifeline.org/
THE TREVOR PROJECT
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information and support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round. Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts to those who reach out on their free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.
Drug Line: (415) 362-3400
Relapse Line: (415) 834-1144
More Information: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
SF GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital's Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) provides 24/7 crisis support, offering immediate mental health assessments and interventions for individuals in urgent need. If you have a medical emergency call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Psychiatric Emergency Services at ZSFGH: (628) 206-8125
Comprehensive Child Crisis (under 18): (415) 970-3800
Address: 1001 Potrero Avenue (Building 25, 1st Floor)
More Information: https://www.zuckerbergsanfranciscogeneral.org/services/psychiatric-emergency-services-pes/
SAN FRANCISCO DRUG & RELAPSE LINE
Substance abuse and addiction are closely intertwined with suicide and emotional pain, so San Francisco Suicide Prevention established these programs to assist people who were struggling with substance-related issues as well as their friends and families. The Drug Line and Relapse Line provide referrals to specialized treatment programs, crisis intervention, information on addictions and recovery, and emotional support along the recovery journey.
Drug Line: (415) 362-3400
Relapse Line: (415) 834-1144
More Information: https://www.sfsuicide.org/hotlines/
PINEAPPLE SUPPORT
Pineapple Support provides 24/7, trained listener support, professional therapy and counseling services, as well as educational resources to all online adult industry professionals. They are a non-profit organization, created for online adult industry professionals, by adult industry professionals. Each of their professional therapists have been individually chosen for their sex positive outlook and support toward adult industry workers. Information submitted to Pineapple Support is confidential and your details will never be shared with a third party or publicly.
More Information: https://pineapplesupport.org/
QUEER LIFE SPACE
Queer LifeSpace (QLS) is a San Francisco-based nonprofit counseling agency that provides affordable, evidence-based mental health and substance abuse services to the LGBTQIA+ community in the Bay Area by queer people, for queer people. We also run an internationally-recognized clinical training program for the next generation of queer-affirming therapists. QLS offers sliding scale services beginning at $30-$40 for individuals, $60 for couples, and $20 for group services.
More Information: https://www.queerlifespace.org/