{"id":3961,"date":"2020-11-02T09:22:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T15:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=3961"},"modified":"2020-11-02T09:23:37","modified_gmt":"2020-11-02T15:23:37","slug":"stronghearts-native-helpline-how-to-help-those-in-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2020\/11\/02\/stronghearts-native-helpline-how-to-help-those-in-need\/","title":{"rendered":"StrongHearts Native Helpline: How to help those in need"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"3966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2020\/11\/02\/stronghearts-native-helpline-how-to-help-those-in-need\/strongheartsnativehelpline-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/strongheartsnativehelpline.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"strongheartsnativehelpline\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo courtesy StrongHearts Native Helpline&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/strongheartsnativehelpline-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/strongheartsnativehelpline.jpg\" alt=\"strongheartsnativehelpline\"  class=\"img-fluid wp-image-3966\" \/><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">\r\nPhoto courtesy StrongHearts Native Helpline<\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">Volunteer Opportunities: How You Can Help<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, November 2, 2020<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"byline\">By StrongHearts Native Helpline<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source-website\"><A \r\nhref=\"https:\/\/www.strongheartshelpline.org\/\">strongheartshelpline.org<\/A><\/div>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nAlthough StrongHearts Native Helpline does not have an established volunteer program at this time, we recommend the following: \r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<strong>If you know someone who is in an abusive relationship:<\/strong>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Help them become aware of services and programs that are available to help them:\r\n\r\nStrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 or chat now at <a href=\"http:\/\/strongheartshelpline.org\/\">strongheartshelpline.org<\/a>, 7 am &#8211; 10 pm CT Daily. You are also welcome to call and discuss ways you can support your loved one. The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or chat at the <a href=\"http:\/\/thehotline.org\/\">thehotline.org<\/a> or text LOVEIS to 22522\r\n<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t<li>Another way to help victim-survivors is by helping them focus on things that they can control. While they may not be able to stop the abuse they can practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/2014\/08\/08\/the-importance-of-self-care\/\">self-care<\/a>. Ask them what they like to do or help them find an activity they enjoy. Self-care can be something as simple as drinking more water,  reading, participating in ceremony, taking a walk in nature or calling friends or relatives.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You can also check to see if you can help them by being a part of their safety plan by coming up with a check-in system like a regular phone call, video chat or text.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Visit our webpage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strongheartshelpline.org\/friends-and-family-help\/\">Help a Friend or Family Member<\/a> to learn more. And read our blogs:\r\n<ul><li>\r\n \r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strongheartshelpline.org\/how-to-support-a-loved-one-in-an-abusive-relationship\/\">How to Support a Loved One in an Abusive Relationship<\/a>.\r\nProvides insight into why victims stay with their abusers and ideas on how you can support them.<\/li>\r\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strongheartshelpline.org\/when-a-loved-one-experiences-sexual-assault\/\">My Loved One was Sexually Assaulted &#8211; What Can I Do?<\/a>\r\nAffirmation, support, forensic testing and resources on how to help a friend or relative who has been sexually assaulted.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today marks the first day of Native American Heritage Month. As Native peoples, we have been resilient throughout the trials of colonization. Learn more about Native American Heritage Month by clicking below. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QuFWlwQAcL\">https:\/\/t.co\/QuFWlwQAcL<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NativeAmericanHeritageMonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NAHM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NAHM<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Native?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Native<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CLJLonEO1M\">pic.twitter.com\/CLJLonEO1M<\/a><\/p>&mdash; strongheartsdv (@strongheartsdv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/strongheartsdv\/status\/1322916789785972737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 1, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<strong>If you don\u2019t know anyone in an abusive relationship and still want to help<\/strong>: \r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Help raise awareness about domestic, dating and sexual violence. Follow us on social media, share our posts and tag us. Find us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/strongheartsdv\/\">Facebook,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/strongheartsdv\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/strongheartsdv\/\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sign up to receive our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strongheartshelpline.org\/resources\/\">newsletter<\/a> to stay up to date and help us spread awareness.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sign up to be on our <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfJkoEiWkzt4omr0cRmNzUX0LPIrcduatnX3DEqdSn5xGgRjQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">email list<\/a> to be part of future policy advocacy work.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Donate to StrongHearts Native Helpline. Donate personally or if your employer has a program to donate to non-profit organizations, recommend StrongHearts Native Helpline. Your donation will help us continue our mission to restore power to Native Americans impacted by domestic violence by weaving together a braid of safety, sovereignty and support.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Volunteer at a local domestic violence shelter.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Attend, support or organize a community event in your area to raise awareness of violence against Native women. Organizers can plan a community walk or run, vigil or any type of fundraiser\/awareness event they choose. To support your efforts, the National Indigenous Women\u2019s Resource Center provides many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niwrc.org\/resources\">culturally appropriate resource materials<\/a>that you can download and print at home or order through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niwrc.org\/store\/\">online store<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<HR><EM>It is the work of StrongHearts to restore power to Native Americans impacted by domestic and dating violence by providing a system of safety, sovereignty and support with a vision to return to our traditional lifeways where our relatives are safe, violence is eradicated and sacredness is restored.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nTo explore your options for safety and healing, visit <a href=https:\/\/www.strongheartshelpline.org\/>strongheartshelpline.org<\/a> online for one-on-one chat advocacy or call 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) advocates are available daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST. As a collaboration with the <a href=https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/>National Domestic Violence Hotline<\/a> (The Hotline) and the <a hrf=https:\/\/www.niwrc.org\/>National Indigenous Women\u2019s Resource Center<\/a>, callers reaching out after hours may connect with The Hotline by choosing option one.<\/em><HR>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Although StrongHearts Native Helpline does not have an established volunteer program at this time,  there are many ways to help.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3966,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[196],"class_list":["post-3961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinion","tag-stronghearts-native-helpline","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/strongheartsnativehelpline.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-11T","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3961"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3961\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3966"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}