SURVIVOR RESOURCES
Lift Our Voices has compiled a list of resources for survivors of discrimination, sexual assault or harassment. If you or someone you know has experienced misconduct in the workplace, you can find legal assistance, mental health and crisis services, and other types of support from the following organizations.
LEGAL RESOURCES
The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Workers who feel they have been discriminated against can file a charge on their website.
A national professional organization of attorneys who represent individual employees in cases involving employment discrimination and other employment-related matters. NELA has a “Find-A-Lawyer” search engine to identify an employment lawyer in your area.
SEXUAL & GENDER-BASED ASSAULT RESOURCES
This site offers a wide variety of information relating to sexual violence including a large legal resource library and resources for friends and families of survivors. You can find a similar resource page here for a compilation of additional information.
This resource exists to assist anyone who has been victimized by sexual assault or abuse. This website is a compilation of information around different instances of sexual violence. Helping Survivors offer resources to assist survivors and their families. Partner of RAINN.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
An online PTSD resource guide that includes a range of free tools, hotlines, and support groups.
SAMHSA’s National Help Line is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). They also have a search feature for finding treatment near you.
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. Volunteers can answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email helpline@nami.org.
You can find resources here on how to talk about mental health issues with friends, family, or colleagues and learn ways to destigmatize and end discrimination around mental illness.
DISCRIMINATION RESOURCES
LDF is a non-profit legal organization fighting for racial justice. Using the power of law, narrative, research, and people, we defend and advance the full dignity and citizenship of Black people in America. A legal assistance request form can be filled out here.
LatinoJustice is a national civil rights organization, serving the Latinx community in all 50 states and its territories. LatinoJustice operates a bilingual hotline for individuals to report and/or seek assistance on civil rights violations. The hotline number is 800.328.2322.
Stop AAPI Hate is a U.S-based coalition dedicated to ending racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAs & PIs) through research, policy & advocacy, community capacity building, and narrative change. You can find a list of community resources here. For questions, comments, and concerns fill out the contact form here.
HRC Foundation is an organization working to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals through research, policy, education and advocacy initiatives. You can find a list of contact information for programs associated with the Human Rights Campaign Foundation here. Phone number: (202) 628-4160
SWAA is an organization working to raise awareness about anti-asian discrimination and harassment in the workplace. To report an instance of discrimination fill out their online form here.
Justice in Aging is an organization that focuses on advocacy, training, and litigation to positively impact the lives of low-income seniors, particularly in the areas of healthcare and economic security. For information on Justice in Aging pro-bono litigation partnerships click here.
"During my time at Google, I led one of the largest employee walkouts globally, to protest forced arbitration clauses in workplace contracts that silence workers — forcing Google to eradicate them. I support Lift Our Voices efforts to make sure all disenfranchised groups are protected from being silenced about toxic workplace environments."
- TANUJA GUPTA
Attorney & Employee Advocate