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If you’re currently in a high-control group, recently left one, or you’re worried about someone who is — these are places to start. AACA doesn’t provide clinical, legal, or crisis services directly; the organizations below do.

In immediate crisis or danger?

Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and available 24/7 in the US. If someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911.

Call/Text 988

Jump to: Cult recovery organizations Mental health & crisis support Frameworks worth reading

Cult recovery & information organizations

Groups with decades of experience helping current and former members, and their families.

General mental health & crisis support

For anxiety, depression, substance use, or practical needs like housing that can accompany leaving a high-control environment.

Frameworks worth reading

Two widely cited frameworks for understanding how coercive control works.

This list is provided for informational purposes and isn’t exhaustive or a substitute for professional advice. AACA is not affiliated with the organizations above unless stated. Verify contact details directly with each organization, as they can change.