Find support that fits what you need now
First Light is one part of a larger support system. These resources can help connect you with crisis services, mental health support, victim services, and other community-based care when First Light is not the right resource or not the only resource you need.
Central Florida Resources
Victim Service Center of Central Florida
Victim Service Center is the certified rape crisis center serving Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. It provides crisis intervention, therapy, advocacy, outreach, and other support for people affected by sexual assault, violent crime, and traumatic circumstances.
NAMI Central Florida
NAMI Central Florida provides mental health education, peer and family support, advocacy, support groups, and community programs across Central Florida.
Life Reins, Inc.
Life Reins provides trauma-informed Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and related mental health services across Central Florida. Its programs include individual and group services delivered with licensed mental health professionals and equine partners.
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National Support
RAINN
RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and provides 24/7 support, information, and referrals for people affected by sexual violence.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The Hotline provides 24/7 support and safety resources for people affected by domestic violence and relationship abuse.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 provides 24/7 call, text, and chat support for emotional distress, mental health crises, substance-use concerns, and other moments when someone needs immediate emotional support.
If You Need Help Right Now
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis, sexual-assault, domestic-violence, or urgent mental health support, use Crisis & Immediate Help for current local and national options.
Domestic Violence Support In Central Florida
Harbor House of Central Florida
Harbor House provides domestic-violence advocacy, safety planning, emergency shelter, and related support in the Orlando area. 24-hour crisis hotline: 407-886-2856
Help Now of Osceola
Help Now provides domestic-violence crisis support, emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, court advocacy, and related services in Osceola County. 24-hour crisis hotline: 407-847-8562
SafeHouse of Seminole
SafeHouse of Seminole provides domestic-violence crisis support, emergency shelter, advocacy and legal support, counseling, support groups, and related services in Seminole County. 24-hour crisis hotline: 407-330-3933