Resources
Human Trafficking Services
If you, a family member or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking (sex or labor), or you suspect that human trafficking is taking place, resources are available.
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year in more than 200 languages.
Call the hotline if you are a victim or want to help someone you think is a victim: 1-888-373-7888. You can also TEXT “HELP” to BeFree (233733). Trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates and supervisory staff provide assistance to victims in crisis through safety planning, emotional support and/or immediate connections to emergency services through our network of trained service provider and law enforcement partners.
New Day is a multi-faceted program designed to serve survivors of commercial sexual exploitation as well as sex and labor trafficking. New Day consists of community case managers in Philadelphia and Montgomery County, the New Day Drop In Center on Kensington Ave., a Police Assisted Diversion Program, and New Day New Home, our transitional home for female identifying survivors ages 18+ located at a confidential address in Montgomery County. The New Day Hotline is also available for 24/7 support to survivors and technical assistance to other professionals.
For more information please call the New Day Hotline at 267-838-5866.
Dawn’s Place offers a year-long residential program to survivors of commercial sexual exploitation or sex trafficking. The comprehensive programming at Dawn’s Place supports individuals by addressing their complex needs including trauma services, substance use disorders, legal and educational concerns and more.
Phone: 215-849-2396
Covenant House is a youth shelter in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. They provide direct care to juvenile victims of trafficking experiencing homelessness. In addition, they also have other housing programs available to youth who complete their shelter program.
Phone: 215-951-5411 or 888-829-1249
Address: 31 E. Armat Street Philadelphia PA 19144
WOAR, Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center, provides free counseling and trauma therapy services to child, teen, and adult survivors of sexual violence, including survivors of sex trafficking. Free counseling and trauma therapy services offered include individual and group sessions. Folks in need of WOAR services do not require insurance. WOAR’s Sex Trafficking Advocacy and Response Team also assists with crisis support, sex trafficking assessment, prevention/education, and advocacy.
Please contact WOAR via the 24-hour Philadelphia Sexual Violence hotline: 215-985-3333
PCA conducts forensic interviews and offers therapeutic services specializing in understanding the needs and experiences of trafficking survivors. PCA works in tandem with DHS to connect survivors with the appropriate services. PCA also conducts comprehensive assessments for children who are at risk or prevent red flags of being commercially sexually exploited.
Address: 300 E. Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone: 215-387-9500
