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Victim Advocacy • Survivor Support • Missing Persons • Mental Health
"Every story matters. Every survivor deserves to be heard."
If you or someone else is in immediate danger in the United States, call 911 or your local emergency number. For mental health or emotional crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.
At The Zodiac Profiler's Podcast, our mission extends beyond examining criminal behavior and investigating the stories behind true crime.
Behind every case are real people, families, survivors, and communities whose lives have been forever changed.
This resource center is dedicated to connecting individuals with organizations offering support, advocacy, education, and assistance.
Whether you are a survivor seeking help, a family searching for a missing loved one, someone grieving a loss, or a person looking for ways to make a difference, you deserve access to reliable information and compassionate support.
Awareness is only the beginning. What we do with that awareness matters.
National & Statewide
Crisis Lines & Advocacy Organizations
RAINN — Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
RAINN provides support, education, and resources for individuals affected by sexual violence. Its services include confidential support, information about recovery, and connections to local assistance.
Visit OrganizationNational Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support, safety planning, and connections to resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence or relationship abuse.
Text START to 88788
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
NCMEC assists families, law enforcement, and communities in cases involving missing and exploited children. Its services include reporting assistance, educational resources, and support for affected families.
Visit OrganizationNamUs — National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
NamUs is a national resource providing information and investigative support related to missing, unidentified, and unclaimed persons. For missing-person reports, contact your local law enforcement agency directly.
Visit OrganizationParents of Murdered Children (POMC)
Parents of Murdered Children provides support and resources for families and loved ones affected by homicide.
Visit OrganizationNational Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA)
NOVA supports victim advocacy, education, and professional training, helping strengthen services available to people affected by crime.
Visit Organization988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides confidential emotional support to individuals experiencing mental health crises, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress.
Visit OrganizationNAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI provides mental health education, advocacy, support resources, and information for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Visit their website for current HelpLine contact information.
Visit OrganizationNational Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime works to advance victim rights, services, and access to resources for people affected by crime.
Visit OrganizationVictimConnect Resource Center
VictimConnect provides information and referrals for victims of crime seeking assistance, support services, and guidance about available resources. Visit their website for current contact options.
Visit OrganizationNCMEC CyberTipline — Report Child Exploitation
The NCMEC CyberTipline is the official reporting mechanism for suspected child sexual exploitation. Reports are reviewed and referred to law enforcement.
Visit OrganizationSPARC — Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center
SPARC provides educational materials and resources about stalking, safety, and victim advocacy. SPARC is an educational organization — for immediate safety concerns, contact local law enforcement.
Visit OrganizationLocal Resources
Eau Claire & Surrounding Area Resources
"Support starts close to home."
The Zodiac Profiler's Podcast is based in the Eau Claire, Wisconsin area. While our stories reach listeners across the country, we also believe in connecting people with meaningful resources within our own communities.
Whether you're seeking assistance after sexual assault, domestic violence, abuse, or another traumatic experience, organizations throughout the Chippewa Valley and western Wisconsin offer support, advocacy, education, and assistance.
The following organizations serve Eau Claire and surrounding communities.
Bolton Refuge House — Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Bolton Refuge House provides domestic violence assistance, sexual assault survivor advocacy, emergency shelter, stalking and harassment support, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, and support groups and referrals. Serves Eau Claire, Buffalo, and Jackson counties.
Visit OrganizationFamily Support Center — Chippewa Falls & Eau Claire
The Family Support Center provides sexual assault survivor support, domestic violence assistance, child abuse prevention and intervention, family advocacy, and crisis assistance and education. Located in Chippewa Falls with outreach services in Eau Claire.
Toll-Free: 800-400-7020
The Bridge to Hope — Menomonie, Wisconsin
The Bridge to Hope provides domestic violence advocacy, sexual assault assistance, human trafficking survivor support, emergency shelter, support groups, and safety planning and referrals. Serves Dunn County and surrounding western Wisconsin communities, including outreach in Pepin County.
Office: 715-235-9074
UW–Eau Claire Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault (CASA)
UWEC CASA provides sexual assault survivor advocacy, confidential support, educational resources, and assistance navigating available services for survivors and those close to them. Located at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Eligibility and available services should be confirmed directly with the university.
Visit OrganizationEau Claire County Victim/Witness Program
The Eau Claire County Victim/Witness Program is a government victim assistance program — not a 24-hour crisis hotline. It provides crime victim rights information, assistance navigating the criminal justice process, information about court proceedings, victim compensation referrals, and support related to criminal cases.
Visit OrganizationChippewa Valley Child Advocacy Center — Eau Claire
The Chippewa Valley Child Advocacy Center, operated through Children's Wisconsin, provides child-focused advocacy, support for children and families affected by suspected abuse, coordination with investigative and support professionals, and referrals to community services. Visit the official website to verify current contact information before reaching out.
Visit OrganizationTurn Awareness Into Action
Learning about crime is only one part of understanding its impact.
Behind every investigation are individuals and families who may continue to face grief, trauma, financial hardship, uncertainty, and the long-term effects of violence.
There are meaningful ways to make a difference.
Consider supporting reputable victim advocacy organizations, volunteering within your community, sharing verified missing-person information, or educating yourself about victim rights and prevention.
Donate
Support organizations providing direct assistance, advocacy, and services to survivors and families.
Volunteer
Discover opportunities to support victim advocacy, community education, and organizations assisting people affected by crime.
Educate & Advocate
Learn about victim rights, trauma-informed responses, violence prevention, and the importance of supporting survivors.
Chippewa Valley
Support Your Local Community
Across the Chippewa Valley, dedicated organizations work every day to support survivors, protect vulnerable individuals, assist families, and promote safer communities.
If you're interested in making a difference, consider supporting local advocacy programs through volunteering, community education, awareness campaigns, or donations made directly to verified nonprofit organizations.
Donate Locally
Support Bolton Refuge House, Family Support Center, and other local organizations providing direct assistance to survivors in the Chippewa Valley.
Volunteer Locally
Discover volunteer opportunities with local advocacy organizations serving Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, and surrounding communities.
Learn & Advocate
Educate yourself about local victim resources, trauma-informed community responses, and how to support survivors in western Wisconsin.
Independent Resource Disclaimer
The organizations listed on this page are provided as informational resources for visitors seeking assistance, education, or opportunities to support victims of crime.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, The Zodiac Profiler's Podcast is not formally affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by these organizations.
Information is provided for educational and referral purposes and does not replace professional legal, medical, mental health, or emergency assistance.
Please visit each organization's official website for current services and contact information.
The Zodiac Profiler's Podcast does not collect donations on behalf of these organizations. Any donations should be made directly through their official websites.
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