We recognise the value that specialist organisations provide for those affected by unacceptable behaviour, violence and harassment. Please find a list of national services below that you or someone you are close to may wish to access.
General Safety & Support
Victim Support: victimsupport.org.uk
National Stalking Helpline: www.suzylamplugh.org/contact-the-helpline
London Nightline - confidential listening service: nightline.org.uk/
Police - Emergency: call 999
Police – Non-Emergency: call 101
Stop Hate UK offer support to victims of hate crime
Free Legal Advice & Assistance
Citizens Advice - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Law Centres Network - https://www.lawcentres.org.uk/i-am-looking-for-advice
Free Representation Unit (FRU) – http://www.thefru.org.uk/can-fru-help-you
The Law Society - https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en/public/for-public-visitors/using-a-solicitor/getting-free-legal-advice
The Law in 60 Seconds – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKOjvcCuKwNShDbFseAuZIA (YouTube)
/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Know-Your-Rights-Law-Seconds/dp/1788166493 (Book)
Sexual/Domestic Violence
Rape Crisis: rapecrisis.org.uk/
24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line: 0808 500 2222
Women's Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk/
Rights of Women: https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/
Southall Black Sisters (Domestic violence & immigration): https://southallblacksisters.org.uk/
Solace Women’s Aid: https://www.solacewomensaid.org/
Survivors UK offer information, support and counselling for male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence.
The Havens specialist support for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. For urgent advice and appointments, please call 020 3299 6900.
Respect is a Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse
Mental Health &Wellbeing
NHS - 24-hour advice line: 111
Equality Advisory Service: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/
Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
Shout: https://giveusashout.org/ or text "shout" to 85258 (24/7 service)
Changing Faces is the UK’s leading charity for everyone with a scar, mark or condition on their face or body that makes them look different.
Disability & Learning Difficulties
Deaf Plus offer a wide range of services to our clients to develop their potential and promote independence and wellbeing.
Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability.
Immigration & Asylum information / support
Hackney Migrants – https://hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk/
Citizens Advice - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Law Centres Network - https://www.lawcentres.org.uk/i-am-looking-for-advice
LGBTQIA+ Support & Advice
GALOP - Anti-violence charity: www.galop.org.uk/
Trans Survivors Switchboard: Support to Trans, non-binary and questioning people, who have experienced sexual violence. Telephone: 01273 204050
SARI (support for anyone who is a victim of hate crime) - https://saricharity.org.uk/
Black LGBTQIA+ Therapy Fund - https://www.blacklgbtfund.com/
Galop is a charity that supports lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people affected by sexual and domestic violence.
Mermaids have been helping gender-diverse kids, young people and their families since 1995
Race & Diversity
SARI (support for anyone who is a victim of hate crime) - https://saricharity.org.uk/
Black Minds Matter (free mental health services) - https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network - https://www.baatn.org.uk/
Community Security Trust, a charity that protects British Jews from antisemitism and related threats.
Tell Mama measure anti-Muslim hate crimes and harassment
Financial Assistance / Debt
Citizens Advice - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/getting-financial-advice/
Step Change (free debt advice) - https://www.stepchange.org/
Debt Advice - https://www.debtadvicefoundation.org/questions/student-debt/
Black Bullion (Financial education for students) - https://www.blackbullion.com/
Drugs & Addiction Support
NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/
FRANK - https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you
Turning Point - https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/drug-and-alcohol-support.html
Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/
Housing and Homelessness
Shelter UK - https://www.shelter.org.uk/
Advice from gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/if-youre-homeless-at-risk-of-homelessness