Helplines:
For your wellbeing and safety, we ask that all participants have appropriate wrap-around support in place before attending. If you are currently not receiving this, it this does not preclude you from attending, however we would encourage you to get in touch with your referral organisation to see if this is something they can offer.
These are not an emergency services.
If you are in danger or need urgent medical help, please call 999. Other sources of relevant counselling and support are available from the following organisations:
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence.No matter when or where it happened, we are here for you – at any time of the day or night on 0808 500 2222.Call our free 24/7 Support Line on 0808 500 2222 or chat online at 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk.Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
Karma Nirvana
Karma Nirvana are the first specialist charity set up for survivors and victims of honour-based abuse in the UK. Their helpline is available to all ethnic backgrounds, sexualities, gender identities and nationalities. We also offer support in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu as well as English.You can call for free on 0800 5999 247 from Monday – Friday between 9am-5pm. You can also contact them via email. Read more: https://karmanirvana.org.uk/get-help/myself/how-can-karma-nirvana-help-me/
Refuge – National Domestic Abuse Helpline
If you do wish to speak about domestic abuse, safety planning, advice and support you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or utilise our Live Chat to speak to an Advisor for support.The service is free and runs 24 hours a day. Read more: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Hourglass
As the UK’s only charity focused on the abuse and neglect of older people, we staff a
free-to-call 24/7 helpline. It’s an absolute lifeline for older men, women and their families suffering from the six forms of abuse: Domestic, Physical, Psychological, Economic, Sexual and Neglect.
https://www.wearehourglass.org/
Other useful helplines:
The Samaritans 116 123
Papyrus (for under 35s) call 08000684141 / text 07860039967 (open 9 am to midnight)
The Silver Line (for over 55s) 08004708090
Mind on 0300 102 1234 (open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday)
LGBTQ Switchboard on 0800 0119 100 (10am to 10pm seven days a week)
24/7 Sexual Abuse Support 0808 500 2222 (open 24 hours a day 7 days a week)
If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258
She’s Worth it
Women’s financial wellbeing workshops.
Learning goals -
Understand what trauma is.
Raise awareness around the prevalence of trauma and who it can impact.
Recognise the significance of language.
Explore the possible impacts of trauma.
Understand what shame is.
Identify our individual power within communities.
The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a national membership organisation supporting specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the voluntary sector.
Into The Light
Into The Light offers support, counselling, information and resources around the issues of sexual abuse for those who have been abused and those who support them
Giving information, breaking isolation, sharing experience
Girls Fight Back
Online courses for women who want to know more about self defence and being out alone.
Every 3 Seconds
Every 3 Seconds is a UK-based community organisation that provides free support services, including the Oasis of Strength program, for women affected by domestic abuse
Hourglass
As the UK’s only charity focused on the abuse and neglect of older people, we staff a
free-to-call 24/7 helpline. It’s an absolute lifeline for older men, women and their families suffering from the six forms of abuse: Domestic, Physical, Psychological, Economic, Sexual and Neglect.