ChildLine
Children and young people can contact ChildLine about anything – no problem is too big or too small. Whatever your worry it’s better out than in.
Tel: 0800 1111 (24 hours)
www.childline.org.uk
National Domestic Violence helpline
Women experiencing domestic violence – as well as their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf – can contact this nationwide helpline 24/7 for help and advice.
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
Men’s Advice Line
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
Tel: 0808 801 0327
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
London Survivors Gateway
The hub for sexual violence support services in London
Helpline: 0808 801 0860
www.survivorsgateway.london/
London Rape Crisis
Support and services for women and girls, and information about support agencies for men.
Helpline: 0808 802 9999
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Survivors UK
Information, support and counselling for men and boys who have been raped or sexually abused.
www.survivorsuk.org
Women and Girls’ Network
Counselling and support to help women and girls recover from violence.
Sexual violence helpline: 0808 801 0770
www.wgn.org.uk
Galop
Advice, support and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* (LGBT) people.
Helpline: 020 7704 2040
www.galop.org.uk
Respond
Helps children and adults with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse or trauma, as well as those who have abused others, through psychotherapy, advocacy and other support.
Tel: 0808 808 0700
www.respond.org.uk
Samaritans
Talk to the Samaritans any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you.
Helpline: 116 123 (24 hours)
www.samaritans.org
Victim Support
Free and confidential support to help you deal with your experience, whether or not you report the crime. Also supports witnesses of crime.
Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111
www.victimsupport.org.uk
Counselling Directory
A resource hub to help you to find a qualified and insured counsellor. The website features advice and guidance from counsellors, including a supportive information section on sexual assault.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
Explains what the CPS does and what happens, from reporting a crime to passing sentence.
CPS London: 020 3357 7000
www.cps.gov.uk
Rights of Women
Free confidential legal advice for women in London and their advisers.
Advice line: 020 7608 1137 (Monday 11am-1pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2- 4pm)
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
Papyrus
Support and advice for parents about young people under the age of 35 and suicide.
HOPELineUK: 0800 068 41 41
www.papyrus.org.uk
Young Minds
Advice for parents concerned about their child’s emotional and mental health.
Helpline: 0808 802 5544
www.youngminds.org.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Details of counsellors and therapists working in London and elsewhere in the UK.
www.bacp.co.uk
We Stand
A range of support services and information for families affected by child sexual abuse.
Helpline: 0800 980 1958
www.westand.org.uk
NSPCC
24 -hour child protection helpline with information and advice for anyone worried about a child’s physical and emotional safety.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Details of counsellors and therapists working in London and elsewhere in the UK.
www.bacp.co.uk