Organizations with Newsletters
Survivorship has a literary journal published three times a year and a bimonthly newsletter with news of the organization and announcements of events. Articles, ritual calendar, conference calendar, and message boards. Information at https://survivorship.org. Videos and webinairs of conference presentations are also published on their @survivorship2183 YouTube channel.
Mairsinn (Ritual Abuse Network Scotland). Highly confidential peer‑led support forums and 1‑to‑1 support for survivors of ritual or organised childhood abuse and dissociation. Publishes Breaking Free, a regular newsletter for survivors of ritual abuse, and people with complex dissociative disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder. https://mairsinn.org.uk
Multiplied by One Canadian charity Multiplied by One provides facilitated weekly support groups for survivors of complex trauma, dissociative identity disorder and OSDD/Partial DID and sometimes provides a group for Organised/Ritual Abuse, Extreme Abuse and Trafficking survivors.https://multipliedbyone.org
Restoration in Christ has two monthly newsletters for survivors: Prayer Matters Newsletter and Survivor Matters Newsletter. Workshops, tapes, books, articles, and an excellent list of ethical guidelines. https://www.rcm-usa.org
S.M.A.R.T. (Stop Mind Control and Ritual Abuse Today) A bi-monthly newletter containing news items and announcements of articles is available in print or e-mail form. Sponsors a yearly conference. Back issues of the newsletter are downloadable. Information at https://ritualabuse.us/newsletter/subscribe-contribute. Detailed information about ritual abuse including recent criminal cases, sex trafficking, organised abuse, and child abuse.
The Surviving Spirit is a monthly e-mail newsletter that focuses on healing and the arts. Workshops, speakers’ bureau. Information at https://survivingspirit.com
Additional Organizations and Websites
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): National Helpline run by the US Government. Connect with treatment and mental health referrals in all areas. https://www.samhsa.gov/
- Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or
- Texting your zip code to HELP4U (435748)
The Awareness Center: The International Jewish Coalition Against Sexual Abuse/Assault (JCASA.) Articles, news items from around the world, information on Jewish laws pertaining to sexual assault. https://theawarenesscenter.blogspot.com/
Carolyn Spring: Online training courses for therapists, podcast, blog and writing about the impacts of abuse and healing from complex trauma and DID. Carolyn has also published several books about her healing from childhood abuse and DID, and regularly releases podcasts. https://carolynspring.com
David Baldwin Trauma Pages: Started in 1995, this site includes thousands of resources on trauma and traumatic stress, including PTSD and dissociation, and information about various therapeutic aproaches. http://www.trauma-pages.com (not a secure link)
The Blue Knot Foundation (formerly ASCA – Adult Survivors of Child Abuse). Resources and support groups in the USA, Australia, South Africa and online for adult survivors of complex trauma including physical, sexual, and/or emotional child abuse. https://blueknot.org.au/get-involved/join-our-community/
The Child Abuse Monument Project. A joint survivor/artist project in Toronto, Ontario. Also has information on workshops and groups for survivors. http://www.irvingstudios.com/child_abuse_survivor_monument/index.html
Bullying UK (Coram Family Lives). Focuses on school and workplace bullying; much of the information and resources apply to other situations https://www.coramfamilylives.org.uk/advice/bullying/
HealthyPlace: America’s Mental Health Channel. Many resources, including psychological tests and full prescribing information for all drugs used to treat mental health conditions. https://www.healthyplace.com
Hotlines familiar with ritual abuse issues
- National Association of People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC). UK
- San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR), CA: 415-647-7273
- The Women’s Center, Cambridge, MA: 617-354-8807
An Infinite Mind. Offers a yearly conference, workshops on equine-assisted therapy, support groups for survivors with Dissociative Identity Disorder in Florida. https://aninfinitemind.org
ISurvive. An English organization for survivors of all kinds of child abuse, including ritual abuse. Forums, survivor artwork, articles by therapists and survivors, and other resources. https://www.isurvive.org/
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (United States). Maintains an extensive list of organizations that provide support to survivors of sexual violence and advice for people seeking support. https://nsvrc.org
Restoration in Christ Ministries. Founded by Tom and Diane Hawkins, RCM is a Christian organization that ministers to ritual abuse survivors. https://www.rcm-usa.org
Survivors Network of people Abused by Priests (SNAP): A US/Canadian self-help organization of people who are survivors sexually abused by clergy. SNAP Network
“Suicide: Read this first.” A personal, non-shaming approach to suicidality. https://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
TraumaDissociation. Information about mental health including diagnostic criteria, alter identities, and psychological questionnaires/screening tests including for DID and OSDD. https://traumadissociation.com.
Treatment centers familiar with ritual abuse issues:
- Del Amo Hospital (CA) https://delamobehavioralhealth.com/
- The Center for Posttraumatic Disorders Program (Washington DC) http://www.thecenteratpiw.com/home.html
- River Oaks Hospital (LA) The New Orleans Institute at River Oaks psychiatric hospital
- Sheppard Pratt Trauma Disorders Service (MD) – no specialist trauma or dissociation service (last checked 2026) – some clinicians have skills working with DID but it is unclear if they have ritual abuse knowledge https://www.sheppardpratt.org/
- Maclean Hospital (MA) has a Trauma and Dissociation program, including therapists familiar with working with DID. https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/locations/mclean-hospital
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