# Sex Worker Support Help - North Carolina ## National Resources for Sex Workers - **Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP USA)** - **Website:** [https://swopusa.org](https://swopusa.org/) - **Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - **Description:** Provides harm reduction resources, advocacy, and support for sex workers, including crisis intervention. - **The Network for Sex Work Projects (NSWP)** - **Website:** [https://www.nswp.org](https://www.nswp.org/) - **Description:** Advocates for sex workers' rights and safety with an international network of organizations. - **St. James Infirmary** - **Website:** [https://stjamesinfirmary.org](https://stjamesinfirmary.org/) - **Description:** Offers health services, legal support, and crisis counseling specifically for sex workers. ## Statewide Sex Worker Support Resources - **North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC)** - **Phone:** 1-336-543-8050 - **Website:** [https://www.nchrc.org](https://www.nchrc.org/) - **Description:** Provides syringe exchange programs, naloxone distribution, and harm reduction training across North Carolina. - **Health and Wellness Services** - **Organization Name:** Planned Parenthood South Atlantic - **Phone:** 1-800-230-7526 - **Website:** [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic) - **Description:** Offers sexual health services, including STI testing, access to birth control, and wellness education. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Charlotte - **Time Out Youth Center** - **Phone:** 704-344-8335 - **Website:** [https://www.timeoutyouth.org](https://www.timeoutyouth.org/) - **Address:** 3800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 - **Specialized Services:** Drop-in space, counseling, and support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, including sex workers. ### Raleigh - **Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina** - **Phone:** 919-834-2437 - **Website:** [http://www.aas-c.org](http://www.aas-c.org/) - **Address:** 1637 Old Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604 - **Description:** Free health screenings, HIV prevention programs, and support groups. ### Asheville - **Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP)** - **Phone:** 828-252-7489 - **Website:** [https://www.wncap.org](https://www.wncap.org/) - **Address:** 554 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 - **Specialized Services:** Harm reduction services, syringe exchange, and peer support for sex workers. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Peer Support Groups:** - **SWOP Behind Bars:** [https://swopbehindbars.org](https://swopbehindbars.org/) - **Description:** Online support for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated sex workers. - **Crisis Hotlines for Sex Workers:** - **Phone:** National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 - **Description:** 24/7 support for those facing exploitation or abuse. ## Legal and Advocacy Resources - **Know Your Rights** - **Website:** [https://www.aclu.org](https://www.aclu.org/) - **Description:** Information on sex worker rights, how to access legal representation, and understanding local laws. - **Advocacy Campaigns:** - **Website:** [https://decriminalizesex.work](https://decriminalizesex.work/) - **Description:** Campaigns to promote decriminalization, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination policies. ## Educational and Harm Reduction Programs - **Sex Worker Safety Workshops:** - **Organization Name:** NCHRC (North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition) - **Website:** [https://www.nchrc.org](https://www.nchrc.org/) - **Description:** Training for self-defense, identifying risks, and understanding harm reduction strategies. - **Health and Wellness Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.wncap.org](https://www.wncap.org/) - **Description:** Includes mental health resources, substance use recovery, and holistic wellness support. --- _Updated as of December 31, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition at [https://www.nchrc.org](https://www.nchrc.org/)._