# 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. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._