Need a guide for your family?
Here are some resources for success.You aren’t alone. People are ready to help.
Sometimes You Need a Little Help
Freedom Finder was created to provide a list of resources to help you, your family, and pets find safe harbor during a domestic violence crisis. While many people know of these resources, there are many who don’t know where to start. With the help of many people, the following resources have been shaped for you to restart your life and know you have help.
National Resources
Urgent 911
If your life is in danger, don’t hesitate, call 911.
- Medical
- Fire
- Crime
- Abduction
- Domestic Violence
- Impaired Driving
- Suspicious Activities
- Sexual Assualt
Crisis 988
Thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress? Call 988.
- Thoughts of Suicide
- Mental Health Crisis
- Substance Use Crisis
- Emotional Distress
Other Nationwide
Domestic Shelters Nationwide
domesticshelters.org
Safe Haven for Pets
safehavensforpets.org
At Hark, we help people across Northwest Arkansas get connected to needed resources. Northwest Arkansas has an abundance of amazing organizations, ready to help in times of uncertainty. Hark is ready to connect you to them.
Or call Arkansas 211 to speak to someone on the phone.
Stay Informed
Northwest Arkansas Resources
Sexual Assault Center
NWA Sexual Assault Center
1-800-794-4175
Human Trafficking
Hub of Hope Hotline
405-582-0759
Into the Light
intothelight.org
Child Abuse
Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-482-5964
Suicide Hotline
Arkansas Crisis Center
Hotline – 988
Website: arcrisis.org
Native Helpline
Stronghearts
Website: strongheartshelpline.org
Counseling Centers
Day by Day Counseling
daybydayhealing.com
The Joshua Center
thejoshuacenter.com
Paula’s Hope
Facebook Page
Reboot Recovery
Faith-based services for trauma, military, and first responders.
Waterstone Counseling Center
Website
479-202-6300
Police Departments
Arkansas State Police
479-751-6663
Benton County Sheriff’s Office
479-271-1008
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
479-444-5700
Fayetteville
479-587-3555
Springdale
479-751-4542
Greenland (through WCSO)
479-555-5712
West Fork
479-839-2300
Goshen
479-443-7171
Farmington
479-267-3411
Prairie Grove
479-846-3270
Lincoln
479-824-3351
Tontitown (through WCSO)
479-555-5712
Elm Springs
479-248-7323
University of Arkansas
479-575-2222
General Support
rogersdreamcenter.org
Automotive
O’Reilly’s Auto
Perion Johnson
479-306-4095
Food Resources
Bread of Life – Food Pantry
479-751-4610
208 W. Emma Ave.
Springdale, AR 72764
Compassion 479
479-717-5662
3157 W Sunset Ave.
Springdale AR 72764
Daily Bread – Hot Meal
479-751-4610
206 W. Johnson Ave.
Springdale, AR 72764
NWA Food Bank
479-872-8774
1378 June Self Drive
Springdale, AR 72764
Samaritan Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
1300 N Thompson St F2
Springdale, AR 72764
Places to Stay
NWA Women’s Shelter
Website: nwaws.org
479-246-9999
Peace at Home Shelter
Website: peaceathomeshelter.org
479-442-9811
Saving Grace
Website: SavinggraceNWA.org
479-636-1133
Thrift Stores
Beautiful Lives Nonprofit Upscale Thrift Store
Fayetteville: 479-301-2256
Bentonville: 479-553-7237
Siloam Spring: 479-238-8621
Potter’s House Thrift Store
479-442-2422
Short Term Pet Fostering
%
of victims don’t leave an abusive situation because they were worried that the abusive partner would harm or kill the pets. 37% reported that the abusive partner had already threatened to harm or kill pets; and 29% said pets had already been harmed or killed.*
If you are in need of finding a short-term home for your pet(s) OR want to help foster pets, fill out the form below and someone will coordinate with you for assistance. Or, visit Paula’s Paws Facebook Page.
Books
Set Boundaries, Find Peace
by Nedra Glover Tewwab
Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
by Anna Wiley
Why Does He Do That
by Lundy Bancroft
Should I Stay or Should I Go
by Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D.
Crisis Text Line
NOW AVAILABLE ON SNAPCHAT
Domestic Violence
Myths And Facts
Myths
Domestic Violence is only physical.
Domestic Violence only occurs in lower-class, immigrant, and minority communities.
It’s easy to leave an abusive relationship.
The perpetrator is abusive because of alcohol or substance abuse, unemployment, or stress.
Children are not affected by their parents’ abusive relationship.
Facts
Domestic Violence can be verbal, emotional, physical, sexual, spiritual, and economic.
Domestic Violence does not discriminate: it can happen to anyone.
When attempting to leave, there is an increased risk to the survivor’s safety.
None of these causes domestic violence but may be used as an excuse and may increase the frequency of abuse.
Witnessing domestic violence may cause emotional and behavioral issues for children.
Want To Help Others?
Want to help people in your community? Click here to donate. Your cash donations go towards: Shelter Options (including hotels), Phones, Storage, Mechanics, Animal safety, Clothing, and Food.
If you want to chat about help or services, fill out the contact form below.
About Freedom Finder
Freedom Finder Inc., is a nonprofit, 501c3, providing resources for domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking victims. These resources include ‘freedom’ options in the form of hotel rooms, short-term storage, pre-paid phones, pet fostering for pets, as well as discounted locksmith, mechanic, and security systems for victims.
Founded in February of 2023 when the need for a centralized list of resources became apparent for women in Northwest Arkansas. The initial resources were hard to find as victims often were not able to grasp all the needs. Additionally, more factors came to light for those fleeing an abusive situation to find places to stay for their family, a place to store property, and a safe haven for pets.
Our mission is to help find ways to provide resources and education to help women, men, and children find healthy avenues to get out of abusive situations. Some of the areas of education are about what abuse looks like, how to find their voice, and how to be safe leaving the situation.
Join us in fighting abuse by donating money or resources for these victims of abuse. Your money will go towards all of the resources mentioned to help victims safely leave an abusive situation.
Our Sponsors
A special thanks to those who have helped our organization since its founding.
The following organizations donate time, resources, and services.
If you’re interested in supporting Freedom Finder, contact us today.
Contact Us
Want to help people in your community? Click here to donate. If you want to chat about help or services, fill out the contact form below. Here are some organizations that help people that need help.
Call: 479-306-2913
Social Media
Sometimes seeing how others deal with situations helps us gain perspective, hope, and inspires us. Here are some people and organization channels to follow on Instagram.
@understandingthenarc
@couragefindher
@third_eye_thirst
@tracyamalone
@consentparenting
@coachelizabethshaw
@whywomendontleave
@the_survivor_center
@novas_narcissistabuse_recovery
@healing_out.loud
@untamedhero
@mentalhealthceo
@lisabilyeu
@the.amy.curry
@withstandingnarcissism
@carolinemiddelsdorf
@drhenrycloudofficial