Helplines

 

The Samaritans

Provide 24/7 confidential & emotional support for anyone experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.

Tel: 116123 (free). www.samaritans.org [email protected]

Text: 077725909090

 

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Run in partnership with Women's Aid & Refuge. www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk                               

Tel: 0800 2000 247

 

Rights of Women

Provides women with free, confidential legal advice by specialist women solicitors & barristers.

Tel: 020 725 8887 (Tue Only 11-1pm) www.rightsofwomen.org.uk  [email protected]

 

The Havens

(specialist sexual assault referral centres). Based in London but will speak to everyone.

Tel: 020 3299 6900     www.thehavens.org.uk

 

Clare's Law

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS). This is a policy giving women the right to know if their current or ex-partner has any previous history of violence or abuse.   www.clares-law.com

 

Sarah's Law

Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme. This Scheme allows parents, carers or guardians to formally ask the police for information about a person who has contact with their child, or a child close to them, if they're concerned the person may pose a risk.

www.gov.uk/guidance/find-out-if-a-person-has-a-record-for-child-sexual-offences

 

Police Crime Stats

This site provides reported crime statistics for UK areas. This can be used to help you plan when you move home or when you apply for jobs etc. Worth a browse.   www.police.uk/search?q=Crime+statistics

 

Sane

Deals with all aspects of mental illness including depression, anxiety and schizophrenia.

Tel: 0845 767 8000.  www.sane.org.uk

 

Mind

Information, advice, guidance and support for people with mental health problems.

Tel: 0300 123 3393   email: [email protected]

 

Galop

Emotional and Practical support especially for LGBT people experiencing domestic violence.

tel: 0800 999 5428.  email:[email protected]

 

Staying Safe

(from suicidal thoughts) Resources   http://stayingsafe.net

 

Rethink Mental Illness

Offers Help & Support for those with mental illness

Tel: 0300 5000 927

 

Papyrus, UK

HOPELineUK is a helpline service giving support & practical advice to under 35s having thoughts of suicide or someone who is concerned about a young person.

Tel: 0800 068 4141.

Text: 07786 209697

 

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