# Sex Worker Support Help - Virginia
## 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
- **Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance**
- **Phone:** [804-377-0335](tel:8043770335)
- **Website:** [https://vsdvalliance.org/](https://vsdvalliance.org/)
- **Description:** Virginia's leading voice on sexual and domestic violence, offering resources, advocacy, and support for survivors.
- **Virginia Victim Assistance Network - Human Trafficking Infoline**
- **Phone:** [1-833-4VA-HTIN (1-833-482-4846)](tel:18334824846)
- **Website:** [https://vanetwork.org/human-trafficking-infoline/](https://vanetwork.org/human-trafficking-infoline/)
- **Description:** A non-emergency line providing resources and referrals directly to victims and survivors of human trafficking.
## Local Resources by Region/City
### Richmond
- **The Gray Haven**
- **Phone:** [804-447-4142](tel:8044474142)
- **Website:** [http://thegrayhaven.org/](http://thegrayhaven.org/)
- **Address:** P.O. Box 25284, Richmond, VA 23260
- **Specialized Services:** Drop-in center, crisis response, case management, and court advocacy for human trafficking survivors.
### Northern Virginia
- **Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Initiative (NOVA HTI)**
- **Phone:** [703-634-6061](tel:7036346061)
- **Website:** [http://www.novahti.com/](http://www.novahti.com/)
- **Address:** P.O. Box 10193, Alexandria, VA 22310
- **Specialized Services:** Community awareness, advocacy, and assistance for human trafficking victims.
### Winchester
- **Valley Human Trafficking Initiative (VHTI)**
- **Phone:** [540-450-2277](tel:5404502277)
- **Website:** [https://www.facebook.com/ValleyHTI](https://www.facebook.com/ValleyHTI)
- **Address:** 303 S. Loudoun St., Winchester, VA 22601
- **Specialized Services:** Awareness training and support for human trafficking victims.
## Online and Remote Support Options
- **Sex Workers Anonymous**
- **Phone:** [877-776-2004](tel:8777762004)
- **Website:** [https://sexworkersanonymous.com/](https://sexworkersanonymous.com/)
- **Description:** A twelve-step program support group for those wanting to leave the sex industry or recover from its effects.
- **SWOP Behind Bars - Web Chat for Support (WCFS)**
- **Website:** [https://www.swopbehindbars.org/](https://www.swopbehindbars.org/)
- **Description:** Online chat function providing support and resources for sex workers.
## Legal and Advocacy Resources
- **Virginia Department of Social Services - Sex Trafficking**
- **Website:** [https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/trafficking/index.cgi](https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/trafficking/index.cgi)
- **Description:** Offers training and resources on identifying and responding to sex trafficking in Virginia.
- **Project HOPE - Virginia**
- **Website:** [https://projecthopevirginia.org/human-trafficking/](https://projecthopevirginia.org/human-trafficking/)
- **Description:** Provides resources and support to help identify human trafficking and respond appropriately in Virginia and nationally.
## Educational and Harm Reduction Programs
- **Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services - Human Trafficking**
- **Website:** [https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/juvenile-services/human-trafficking](https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/juvenile-services/human-trafficking)
- **Description:** Offers training and resources on human trafficking prevention and response.
- **Freedom 4/24**
- **Website:** [http://www.freedom424.org/](http://www.freedom424.org/)
- **Description:** Raises awareness of human trafficking and provides financial support to anti-trafficking organizations.
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_Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact [
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