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JUN 13, 2026
Centering choice, dignity, power and agency for those who have experienced harm is a core value of our work. Sikh Family Center's National U.S. Helpline (866-732-7392) has been fielding a significant increase in calls related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse—and in an environment of fear for all immigrant and communities of color.
In the first few months of 2026, we saw a 116% increase in such calls compared to the same period in 2025.
In addition to working with survivors, we are also supporting family members who have lost loved ones to gender-based violence or are navigating how to support loved ones through dangerous situations, including detention and family separation.
What happens when someone calls Sikh Family Center’s National Non-Emergency U.S. Helpline?
Callers hear a voice message in Punjabi & English requesting them to leave their name, a safe phone number and safe time when they can be reached. Our trained, bilingual community volunteers (known as peer counselors) work alongside survivors, providing trauma-centered, culturally responsive, compassionate support over several months, working to address the complex, intersecting needs that arise in their journey to healing. Peer counselors also connect community members including survivors of family violence and complex trauma with resources, and support services to reclaim their autonomy and sense of self.
Callers continue to reach out from across the country including Kansas, Arizona, Florida, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and Michigan among other states.
What types of calls has Sikh Family Center responded to in recent months?
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