# Sex Worker Support Help - Washington State
## 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
- **SWOP Seattle**
- **Phone:** 1-206-555-1234 (example)
- **Website:** [https://swopseattle.org](https://swopseattle.org/)
- **Description:** Provides advocacy, peer support, harm reduction supplies, and community education for sex workers across Washington State.
- **Washington State Department of Health – Sexual Health Services**
- **Phone:** 1-800-525-0127
- **Website:** [https://www.doh.wa.gov](https://www.doh.wa.gov/)
- **Description:** Offers free or low-cost sexual health screenings, access to birth control, and educational resources.
## Local Resources by Region/City
### Seattle
- **Aurora Commons**
- **Phone:** 1-206-729-0233
- **Website:** [https://auroracommons.org](https://auroracommons.org/)
- **Address:** 8914 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
- **Specialized Services:** Drop-in center offering meals, harm reduction supplies, and support for individuals in survival-based work.
### Spokane
- **Transitions**
- **Phone:** 1-509-328-6702
- **Website:** [https://help4women.org](https://help4women.org/)
- **Address:** 3128 N Hemlock St, Spokane, WA 99205
- **Specialized Services:** Housing assistance, legal advocacy, and peer support for women and marginalized groups.
### Tacoma
- **New Connections**
- **Phone:** 1-253-627-7560
- **Website:** [Insert link]
- **Address:** [Insert address]
- **Description:** Provides support for individuals transitioning out of the criminal justice system, with specialized resources for sex workers.
### Olympia
- **Interfaith Works Emergency Shelter**
- **Phone:** 1-360-515-5620
- **Website:** [Insert link]
- **Description:** Safe overnight shelter and crisis support for individuals experiencing homelessness, including sex workers.
## Online and Remote Support Options
- **Virtual Peer Support Groups:**
- **Website:** [https://www.redumbrellafund.org](https://www.redumbrellafund.org/)
- **Description:** Online spaces for sharing experiences, emotional support, and community building.
- **Crisis Hotlines for Sex Workers:**
- **Phone:** 1-877-776-2004 (National Human Trafficking Hotline)
- **Description:** Immediate help for issues like exploitation, violence, or legal concerns.
## Legal and Advocacy Resources
- **Know Your Rights – ACLU of Washington**
- **Website:** [https://www.aclu-wa.org](https://www.aclu-wa.org/)
- **Description:** Legal aid resources, understanding your rights as a sex worker, and advocacy for decriminalization.
- **Sex Workers Project at the Urban Justice Center**
- **Website:** [https://swp.urbanjustice.org](https://swp.urbanjustice.org/)
- **Description:** Offers legal representation and policy advocacy for sex workers, with resources applicable to Washington residents.
## Educational and Harm Reduction Programs
- **Self-Defense and Safety Workshops**
- **Website:** [Insert link]
- **Description:** Provides training on self-defense techniques and identifying risks for sex workers.
- **Health and Wellness Programs**
- **Website:** [Insert link]
- **Description:** Includes mental health support, substance use counseling, and holistic wellness resources.
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_Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact SWOP Seattle or the Washington State Department of Health._