Finding Support
There are organisations across the UK providing support for domestic abuse victims and a wide range of related issues. Search ‘domestic abuse help’, ‘sexual abuse help’ etc in your area.
The Hub Of Hope
Database of support organisations from across the UK
CAB Citizens Advice Bureau
Practical help eg with benefits and help finding where else to get support of any kind
Domestic/Sexual Violence
Refuge
Women’s Aid
Centres across the UK for support with domestic abuse
Women’s Aid ‘Survivor’s Handbook’
Women’s Aid (womensaid.org.uk)
Women’s Aid Survivors’ Forum
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/the-survivors-handbook/
Rise – Freedom from Abuse
https://riseuk.org.uk/resources/wellbeing-for-adults
The Freedom Programme
Courses on understanding domestic abuse: https://www.freedomprogramme.co.uk
Rape Crisis
Centres across the UK
Staying Safe
Find out if your partner has a history of abuse
Northern Ireland
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/checking-persons-history-abuse
Scotland
Safety App
Victim Support
If you have experienced crime
Counselling Support
U.K.C.P
lists of psychotherapists available free of charge
Accessing Change Together – Referral Hub
https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/adult-social-care/accessing-change-together/
My Sister’s Place
https://mysistersplace.org.uk/counselling/
The Maya Centre
multi-cultural, welcoming refugees and migrants
https://www.mayacentre.org.uk/our-services/
The Women’s Trust
https://womanstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/individual-counselling/
Rape Crisis Counselling (England and Wales)
https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/support-and-services/counselling/
WISH
https://www.womenatwish.org.uk/gender-specific-counselling/
General Mental Health Support
Mental Health Foundation
Mind
Rethink
Support Line
Emotional support for children and adults
Samaritans
Confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or despair
Greater Manchester Doulas
Online support to any woman over anything anywhere
Mental Health Self Help
You My Sister
https://youmysister.org.uk/self-help
The Recovery College
videos/self help tools
https://swlstg.nhs.uk/elearning-hub
Radio Lento
Relaxing meditation music
https://radiolento.podbean.com
Specific Issues
B-Eat UK
Eating disorders
Anxiety UK
Bipolar UK
Depression Alliance
Includes network of self-help groups
No Panic
Support if you suffer panic attacks, phobias and OCD
OCD Action
OCD UK
Run by people with OCD. Includes facts, news and support
Samaritans
Confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or despair
Relate
Relationships support
Cruise
Bereavement Support
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Good Grief Trust
Bereavement Support
https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
Staying Safe
Suicide Support
Papyrus
Young suicide prevention society
Mindcanyon
Mental Health Recovery & Suicide Prevention
CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15-35
Men’s Health Forum
Stress support for men by text, chat and email
Addiction Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous
CAIS
Drug and alcohol agency
Dan247
National drug and alcohol helpline
Kaleidoscope
Drug intervention programme
www.kaleidoscopeproject.org.uk
Talk to Frank
Support for if you are worried about your own or a friend/family members drug use
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamcare
National charity helping people overcome a gambling issue
For Young People & Carers
Support Line
Emotional support for children as well as adults
Young Minds
Child and adolescent mental health. Support for their carers also
NPSCC
Family Lives
Advice on all aspects of parenting including dealing with bullying