
We all need help from time to time...
Crisis & Emotional Support
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Call Samaritans 24/7 on: 116 123
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Arrange to stay at Maytree Respite Centre: A safe place for people in suicidal crisis to stay for up to four days. Open 24/7. Tel. 020 7263 7070
Email: maytree@maytree.org.uk
Support from Abuse
We can all experience situations where we need help staying safe from abuse. You can get help from:
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline
A team of highly-trained, female advisors who can help you understand options and increase safety.
Tel. 0808 2000 247 (Open 24/7, 365 days a year)
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Rape Crisis
A 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse helpline. Tel:0808 500 2222 or start a free online chat.
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Survivors UK
A free confidential helpline for men, boy's & non-binary people affected by rape or sexual abuse.
Text: 020 33221860 or chat online.
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Karma Nirvana
A free confidential helpline for anyone affected by so called honour based abuse.
Tel: 0800 5999 247 (Mon - Fri, 9-5pm)
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Victim Support
Free confidential Advice if you've been the victim of a crime. Call 0808 2689 111 or start a live chat.
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StopnCii
Provide free confidential advice & Support for intimate image abuse & "revenge" porn.
Practical Support
Sometimes we have practical difficulties that are the source of or add to our distress. For Advice & Support contact:
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Citizens Advice
Can provide free confidential advice and support about a range of issues online, via phone or in person
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Shelter
Housing advice helpline
Tel. 0808 800 4444 (Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun: 8am-5pm)
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Money & Mental Health Service
Clear practical advice & support for anyone experiencing issues with money & mental health.
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StepChange:
Can provide free confidential Debt Advice & plans to solve debt issues.
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Turn2us
Provide advice & support to prevent financial insecurity. Includes a benefits calculator & online grants finder.
Supporting diverse groups
Many communities are underserved in our society, below are some support services for some key types of support that cater to some of these communities:
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Voades UK
Telephone counselling service for Spanish and Portugese speakers.
Portuguese Helpline: 020 7078 7676 (4-10pm)
Spanish Helpline: 020 7744 0471 (8am - 8pm)
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Muslim Community Helpline
A free confidential helpline for Muslim people of all ages & gender. Call 0208 904 8193 or 0208 908 6715 during helpline hours (helpline hours on website).
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Southhall Black Sisters
Free confidential helpline & Advocacy for women & girl's. They also provide 1-1 support for those with No recourse to public funds. Tel: 020 8571 0800
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Galop - LGBTQ Anti Abuse charity
The provide free confidential support to LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse & violence.
Tel: 0800 999 5428 or via webchat on website.
(Mon - Thurs 10-8.30pm, Fri 10-4.30pm).
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LGBTQ Consortium
A national specialist infrastructure & membership organisation for LGBT+ services. They provide an online directory of projects, groups & services supporting LGBT+ people across the UK.
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Report-it (True Vision)
A confidential & anonymous-offering online hate crime reporting centre in partnership with the police, for anyone who has been the victim of crimes motivated by hostility or prejeduice towards their identity. This includes the following types of hate crimes:
Disability
Race
Religious
Sexual Orientation
Transgender
Other; age, gender or 'alternative sub-culture'
They also provide a list of independent organisations that can offer support to broken down by identity/community.