What external resources are out there? - Report + Support

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

Standalone provides support and advice to estranged students.

Family Lives provides some information and advice on bullying at University

Young Minds has put together a blog on how to deal with online bullying at University

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/

NCDV, A fast, free emergency injunction service for domestic abuse: https://www.ncdv.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/

Women and Girls network: https://www.wgn.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

Survivors Gateway: hub for sexual violence support services in London

Angelou: Helping women & girls affected by domestic violence & abuse

Imkaan (for Black and Minoritised women and girls)

One Stop Shop is a drop-in service for domestic abuse survivors. You can come in and access discrete non-judgemental support, free advice and information from agencies that are all under one roof concerning domestic abuse, stalking and sexual violence. No appointment necessary. No appointment needed.

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: 020 7383 0700.

Revenge Porn Helpline Open 10am – 4pm, Monday to Friday – Tel: 0345 600 0459.

Women’s Trust Specialist domestic violence counselling in some borough, but support groups and workshops are pan-London. Tel: 020 7034 0303 (Monday to Friday 9:30am – 5pm).

Lifecentre Support for survivors of sexual abuse and anyone supporting them, including a helpline, text support and email counselling. Tel: 0808 802 0808 or text 07717 989 022.

Mankind Provides one to one counselling, groups and couples counselling to men aged 18+ who have experienced sexual abuse. Male Victims of Domestic Abuse confidential helpline Tel: 01823 334244 Weekdays from 10am to 4pm.

Jewish Women's Aid Domestic Abuse Helpline Service for Jewish women and children who have experienced domestic abuse Web chat available: Monday and Wednesday 15:00 - 17:00 and Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 - 12:00 or Tel: 0808 801 0500.

The Forced Marriage Unit Joint initiative between the Foreign Office and Home Office. It assists actual and potential victims of forced marriage, as well as professionals. Tel: 020 7008 0151 or email fmu@fcdo.gov.uk

Men’s Advisory Project (Northern Ireland only) Provides support and counselling for men who have experienced domestic violence. Tel: 028 9024 1929.

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.

Student Minds: Lots of information and advice to help students navigate mental health worries. https://studentspace.org.uk/support-services

Papyrus: A helpline open from 9am to 12pm, every day. https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

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

Switchboard UK National helpline for LGBTQIA+ in need of emotional support for isolation, low mood, anxiety or hate crime. Tel: 0300 330 0630 everyday from 10am to 10pm

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

Sharan A national service for South Asian women in the UK offering support and signposting. Call 0844 504 3231 for support or more information.

Muslim Community Helpline A national service for anyone who identifies as Muslim seeking support with their mental health. Helpline open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 1 pm, with extended service hours available. Male and female operators available. Tel: 020 8908 6715 or 020 8904 8193.

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/