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Signs of HOPE

Sexual-assault advocacy, counseling and human-trafficking services; current public information states services are available regardless of age or gender.

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Nevada sexual-assault advocacy and counseling; its official site lists a 24/7 sexual-assault hotline at 702-366-1640. Services are not restricted by gender or age.

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SafeNest

Domestic and sexual violence, shelter, advocacy and counseling; trauma services include men and women and individual therapy beginning at age 10.

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SafeNest’s official services include a 24/7 domestic-violence hotline at 702-646-4981, advocacy, shelter and counseling. Its counseling program lists trauma-survivor groups for men and women. Confirm individual eligibility and appointments directly.

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The Center — Center Advocacy Network

LGBTQ+-focused victim advocacy in Southern Nevada.

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The Center’s current dedicated CAN page describes confidential victim advocacy, safety planning, system navigation and referrals for people affected by interpersonal violence. Confirm current hours and contact routes with The Center.

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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

Civil legal assistance and victim services for qualifying Southern Nevada residents.

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Civil legal help depends on income, asset and case-type eligibility. Criminal defense and personal-injury claims are among excluded matters; representation is not automatic.

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Nevada Victims of Crime Program

Financial compensation for eligible Nevada violent-crime victims.

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Crime-related compensation requires an application and eligibility review; payment is never automatic. Reporting, claim deadlines and evidence requirements may apply.

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Nevada 211

Statewide health and human-services information/referral.

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Statewide information and referral directory for housing, food, financial and mental-health resources. This is a search service, not a dedicated sexual-assault crisis hotline.

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Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence

Statewide coalition and connection to direct-service organizations; not itself an emergency shelter.

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The statewide coalition connects people with local service organizations. It specifically says it is neither an emergency shelter nor a crisis hotline.

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LVMPD Victim Services

Crime-victim support, crisis intervention, referrals and criminal-justice-system information in LVMPD context.

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Official LVMPD victim advocates: 702-828-2955; weekday office hours Monday–Friday, 7 AM–5 PM. The unit offers crime-victim advocacy and referrals; it does not provide civil legal representation or emergency dispatch.

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Nevada DHHS — Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting

Current state reporting contacts, including Clark County and other Nevada jurisdictions.

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Nevada’s official Department of Human Services page lists child-abuse and neglect reporting numbers by county. Clark County: 702-399-0081. This is a reporting route, not confidential therapy.

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Nevada Adult Protective Services

Reporting for abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of vulnerable adults.

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Official Nevada Adult Protective Services reporting for vulnerable adults, including ages 18–59 and people 60+. Clark County: 702-486-6930; other Nevada areas: 888-729-0571. Not an emergency dispatch service.

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Southern Nevada Children’s Advocacy Center

Accredited Children’s Advocacy Center in Las Vegas serving child-abuse cases.

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National Children’s Alliance lists this Las Vegas Children’s Advocacy Center as accredited, contact 702-455-6126. The member directory is informational; report suspected child abuse to appropriate local authorities.

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Children’s Advocacy Centers of Nevada

Nevada State Chapter connection for CAC services and local child-abuse response resources.

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Official Nevada State Chapter supports children’s advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; it does not itself dispatch emergency services or conduct criminal investigations.

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Clark County District Attorney — Victim/Witness Assistance Center

Victim advocacy, court accompaniment, restitution/compensation assistance and social-service referrals.

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Clark County’s Victim/Witness Assistance Center lists 702-671-2525 and weekday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM hours. Its services include court accompaniment, case updates, compensation-application assistance and referrals; it is not a 24/7 crisis hotline.

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Clark County Sexual Assault Victims’ Assistance Program

Counseling/medical-assistance pathway administered through Victim/Witness Assistance for qualifying Clark County sexual-assault victims.

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Clark County’s Victim Compensation page describes counseling and some medical-expense assistance, subject to eligibility, reporting and timing conditions. Contact its Victim Witness Assistance Center at 702-671-2525 for an application.

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Crisis Support Services of Nevada — Victim Services Unit

Free confidential sexual-violence advocacy, reporting/forensic-exam accompaniment and referrals.

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Specialized sexual-assault victim advocates provide information, referrals and possible assistance with reporting or forensic exams. Their staffing and access should be checked separately from the agency's 24-hour general crisis center.

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Crisis Support Services of Nevada — Sexual Assault Hotline

24/7 sexual-assault support.

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Official listed 24/7 Sexual Assault Help Line: 775-221-7600. The general 988 crisis line is separate; the website's contact form is not a crisis service.

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Crisis Support Services of Nevada — 988/Crisis Contact Center

24/7 emotional/crisis support and Nevada 988 services.

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The crisis contact center offers general emotional and suicide-crisis counseling 24 hours a day via 988 call, text and chat. It operates a Northern and Rural Nevada 988 regional center; this is separate from sexual-assault advocacy.

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Nevada Legal Services

Statewide free civil legal help for qualifying low-income Nevadans.

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Free civil legal representation is subject to eligibility. The program generally serves low-income people and excludes criminal defense; some litigation costs can remain. Certain undocumented victims of crime, trafficking or domestic violence can qualify.

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Nevada Legal Services — Crime/DV/Trafficking Immigration Help

VAWA self-petition and other immigration assistance pathways for qualifying victims, including crime/human-trafficking and domestic-violence contexts.

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The provider describes immigration-related legal protections for certain survivors, including VAWA relief. Individual eligibility and documentation matter; its detailed public explainer is older, so seek current qualified legal advice.

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Jean Nidetch Care Center — UNLV

Confidential support, advocacy and case management for UNLV, NSC and CSN communities impacted by sexual, relationship or family violence or stalking.

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Campus advocacy serving students, faculty and staff in the UNLV, Nevada State and College of Southern Nevada communities. Confirm your eligibility and current hours directly.

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UNLV Care Survivor Fund

Emergency financial assistance for eligible UNLV student victim-survivors impacted by interpersonal violence.

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Emergency funding is limited to eligible UNLV students affected financially by interpersonal violence. A CARE advocate assists with the application; amounts may reach $1,000 depending on circumstances and available funds, with no guaranteed award.

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Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth — Safe Place/Crisis Hotline

24-hour youth crisis access in Southern Nevada.

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Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth lists 24-hour crisis access at 1-866-U-ARE-SAFE for youth needing immediate housing/safety help.

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Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth — Drop-In and Emergency Shelter

Food, clothing, hygiene, transportation, document help, case management and emergency shelter for youth facing housing insecurity.

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The Las Vegas drop-in center advertises Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. walk-ins. The separate Safe Place line, 1-866-827-3723, operates 24 hours; availability of emergency housing must be confirmed.

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HELP of Southern Nevada — Shannon West Homeless Youth Center

Housing and case-management services for at-risk or homeless youth ages 18–24.

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Current program information is for homeless or housing-insecure young adults ages 18–24. Completing the questionnaire does not establish eligibility or guarantee immediate housing.

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St. Jude’s Ranch for Children — Healing Center

Specialized Nevada program for child victims of sex trafficking.

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This program focuses on specialized care for young victims of sex trafficking. The project description does not establish open beds or immediate admission; confirm current referral and eligibility requirements directly.

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Male-specific information and counselor-facilitated online peer support for adult men who experienced sexual abuse or assault.

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Online text-based peer groups are for male-identifying adults 18+. They are not therapy or crisis care. Confirm the group schedule and available places directly.

Provider detail: Counselor-facilitated, text-based peer groups for male-identifying survivors aged 18 or older; each session is limited to 10 participants. This is not therapy or a crisis service. See current times on the provider website.

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MaleSurvivor

Male-survivor education, moderated community, peer resources and support/referral tools.

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Its official healing resources offer peer-moderated forums, chat and support referrals. Registration for the discussion forum is limited to adults 18 or older. Peer participation is not a replacement for therapy, and the organization does not provide emergency crisis intervention.

Male-survivor peer community and resource/referral information. Its public site describes peer-moderated discussions and separate therapist-referral resources; not an emergency hotline.

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RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline

24/7 confidential sexual-assault support by phone/chat/text.

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Trained support is available 24/7. The provider explains that confidentiality and mandatory-reporting obligations depend on what identifying details are shared.

Provider detail: Free, confidential assistance is available 24 hours a day by phone at 800-656-4673, online chat, or text HOPE to 64673. RAINN states that services are offered in English and Spanish.

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RAINN — Local Sexual Assault Service Provider Finder

Directory of independent local sexual-assault service providers and affiliates.

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A directory of independent sexual-assault services; offerings, hours and eligibility vary by provider. The separate RAINN national hotline at 800-656-4673 offers 24-hour support.

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National Human Trafficking Hotline

Nationwide confidential trafficking support, safety planning, referrals and reporting options.

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This trafficking-focused service answers 1-888-373-7888 around the clock and lists text support at 233733, with interpreter access. It asks callers to contact it for potential trafficking situations.

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VictimConnect Resource Center

Confidential crime-victim information, emotional support and referrals.

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Crime-victim information, advocacy and referrals are offered by phone or text at 855-484-2846 and via the provider's website. Provider and federal publications give conflicting descriptions of staffed hours, so confirm current operating hours directly rather than assuming an uninterrupted 24-hour response.

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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

24/7 child-abuse/neglect support by call, text and chat.

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Counselor-supported child-abuse information and guidance via phone, text and chat, 24/7. Check the provider’s confidentiality and reporting rules before sharing identifying information.

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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Missing/exploited child assistance, child sex-trafficking resources and CyberTipline.

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NCMEC operates a 24-hour 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) call center for reporting information about missing or exploited children; suspected online sexual exploitation can be reported through CyberTipline.org. Its general contact inbox has weekday monitoring hours and is not an emergency-dispatch route.

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National Children’s Alliance — CAC Locator

Nationwide directory of accredited/affiliated Children’s Advocacy Centers and State Chapters.

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National Children's Alliance maintains a locator for Children’s Advocacy Centers and State Chapters. NCA is not an emergency-service or investigative agency. Confirm the local center’s contact details.

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SNAP — Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests

Peer-to-peer support community for survivors of clergy and institutional sexual abuse.

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Peer-led survivor groups focused on clergy and institutional abuse. SNAP says its peer-support groups are not therapy sessions; contact the organization for participation and availability.

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National Runaway Safeline

24/7 confidential support, safety planning, resource referrals and Home Free services for youth.

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24/7 crisis and resource support via 1-800-RUNAWAY for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth. The program highlights services for youth ages 12–21, with family and caregiver assistance.

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National Sexual Violence Resource Center — Find Help

Connection to state/local sexual-assault coalitions and survivor resources.

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National sexual-violence information and state/local coalition links. Not a direct 24-hour counseling hotline. Use the listed provider contacts for individual support.

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 domestic-violence support, safety planning and local-resource connection.

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Connect with domestic-violence advocates via 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 or web chat. The Hotline provides safety planning and referrals but does not directly issue cash, hotel or transportation assistance.

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love is respect

24/7 confidential support for teens/young adults experiencing or questioning dating abuse.

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Confidential dating-abuse support is available 24 hours daily for teens, young adults, and people supporting them in the U.S. Call 866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or use the official online chat. This independent provider addresses relationship abuse and safety planning; it is not operated by this publication.

24/7 dating-abuse support for teens, young adults and their loved ones: call 866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat. This is relationship-abuse support, not an emergency dispatch line.

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Stop It Now! Helpline

Confidential information, guidance and resources for adults concerned about child sexual abuse, warning signs or prevention.

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A weekday, prevention-focused service for adults concerned about possible child sexual abuse, including concerns about their own behavior. It is not emergency response, therapy, legal counsel or an investigative agency; check current weekday staff hours.

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The Trevor Project

24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone, text and chat.

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U.S. LGBTQ+ young people can reach Trevor's own free crisis counselors around the clock by phone at 866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or web chat. Its terms identify under-25 crisis services. The federal 988 Press 3 specialized service resumed on September 30, 2026. Trevor operates its own separate crisis counseling service.

Free 24/7 crisis support by phone, text and chat for LGBTQ+ young people in the United States. Check privacy and emergency-reporting terms before sharing identifying details.

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Trans Lifeline

Peer-support hotline run by and for trans people; U.S. line 877-565-8860.

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The U.S. hotline (877-565-8860) offers peer support for trans and questioning people, with Spanish by pressing 2. Its current published hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Pacific; it is not a 24/7 line, and some holidays have scheduled closures. Confirm current availability with the provider.

Peer support for trans and questioning callers. The provider currently lists weekday phone hours of 10 AM–6 PM Pacific; verify schedules before calling.

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National Safe Place — TXT 4 HELP

Nationwide 24/7 youth text support and connection to local Safe Place resources.

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For young people: text SAFE plus your city/state or ZIP to 4HELP (44357) to find a nearby Safe Place. Text 2Chat to the same number for direct counselor support; service availability and local age eligibility may vary.

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Boys Town National Hotline

24/7 crisis support for kids, teens and families.

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24/7 crisis support for youth and families: call 800-448-3000; teens and young adults can text VOICE to 20121. Separate from medical or behavioral-health office hours.

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SAMHSA National Helpline

24/7 treatment referral/information for mental and substance-use disorders.

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24/7 treatment referral and information for mental-health and substance-use conditions: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). It is not a specialized sexual-assault crisis hotline.

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StrongHearts Native Helpline

24/7 confidential and anonymous domestic/sexual-violence support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

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24/7, Native-centered domestic and sexual violence advocacy by phone, text and chat: 844-762-8483. Primarily designed for Native American and Alaska Native survivors; support is offered to other contacts as well.

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Office for Victims of Crime — Directory of Crime Victim Services

Searchable nonemergency directory by location, victimization type and service.

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Federal directory search for nonemergency victim services by geography, victimization type and service. It does not itself provide crisis counseling or certify every third-party entry.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 crisis support by call/text 988.

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The general 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline remains available by call, text or chat. For LGBTQ+ youth, the specialized federal Press 3 service resumed on September 30, 2026 after being suspended in July 2025. The Trevor Project operates its own independent counseling service. Confirm other text-routing options with the Lifeline directly.

Call or text 988 or use the official chat service, 24/7. This is a general suicide/crisis lifeline, not a replacement for specialized sexual-assault support.

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Veterans Crisis Line

988 then press 1; crisis support for veterans/service members and those concerned about them.

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Call 988 then press 1; text 838255. Confidential crisis support 24/7 for Veterans, service members and people concerned about them; VA enrollment is not required.

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National Crime Victim Bar Association — Attorney Referral Service

Nationwide civil-attorney referral for crime victims; program of the National Center for Victims of Crime.

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A request pathway for potential civil-attorney referrals, not a guarantee of representation or free legal assistance. Verify eligibility, fees and any deadlines directly.

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