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Referral Program

What Is the Resource Referral Program?

Sometimes you just need help with one or two things, not ongoing, weekly support. The Referral Program connects you with vetted, trauma-informed, and sex-work-informed national partners who can help meet your needs. These national referrals may be offered at no cost or at a reduced rate, depending on the service and partner.

The resources team and the requesting advocate vet resources three times to ensure they are safe for sex workers and trafficking survivors before sharing them. Advocates also assist participants in navigating resources, including calls or clarifications.

Who This Program Supports

This program may be right for you if you:

  • Have a specific, short-term need such as housing support, medical care, or therapy

  • Need financial, legal, or educational resources but don’t require weekly sessions with an Advocate

  • Want quick, direct access to trusted service providers in your community

  • Prefer to connect with a partner for immediate help, rather than long-term goal setting

How It Works

  1. Intake Conversation – You’ll share your needs and what kind of support you’re looking for.

  2. Resource Match – We’ll connect you with one or two safe, vetted partners in our network.

  3. Direct Connection – You’ll reach out directly or we’ll make a warm introduction.

  4. Follow-Up Option – If you’d like, we’ll check in to see if you were able to connect and if additional resources would help.

 Why Choose the Referral Program?

Not everyone needs weekly advocacy sessions. The Referral Program exists to make sure you can still get reliable, safe, and accessible support without committing to an ongoing connection.

Whether you need a therapist who understands trauma, safe housing options, or career resources, we’ll point you toward partners we trust, so you don’t have to navigate the search alone.

Things to Know About the Referral Program

Hours We Offer Support: Monday - Thursday 9a-7p with urgent exceptions
Policies to Know: 24-hour cancellation policy for meetings, no texting between The Cupcake Girls and participants, and Advocates are not on call 24/7
Do I Need to Be Currently Working in the Sex Industry to Receive Support? You do need to self-identify as having been a current or former sex worker or a trafficking survivor to qualify for our Programs.
Can I use the Referral Program if I’m not ready for long-term support? The Referral program is best suited for folks who have 1-2 goals they have already identified before contacting us. While we provide follow-up support this program typically connects folks to resources in 1-2 weeks.
What Is The Cost to Me? It does not cost anything to be a part of our Referral Program, though some resources may have their own costs associated. When possible we will connect you to pro-bono, reduced cost, or free services.
Do I Have To Be in Vegas or Portland to Access This Program? No, you can be located anywhere in the US. We do not have international resources or referrals so we are not able to assist those living in Mexico, Canada, or farther abroad.
Are The Resources Sex Work Affirming? Direct referrals from us are vetted to be sex work informed, trauma informed, and sex work affirming. We welcome all feedback on experiences you may have with services we connect you to!
Does the Referral Program Provide Emergency or Crisis Support? No. None of our Programs at The Cupcake Girls provide direct emergency or crisis support. We are able to provide references to programs that can
What if the partner isn’t a good fit or doesn’t respond? Please reach out to us if you are having issues with a resource. We welcome all feedback on experiences you may have with services we connect you to! 

Ready to Connect?

If you have one or two needs and want help finding the right support, the Referral Program may be a great fit. Contact admin@thecupcakegirls.org and we’ll get started. Want to learn more about our mission? Visit our FAQ page.