Finding Support
Whether you’re still trying to put things into words, or need some support once you have, we’ve put together some resources to help you throughout this process. We have split support systems into three categories.
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: to help those who are in an urgent situation.
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: these services guide you through the process of opening up about harassment, or getting advice if you witnessed something, but aren’t sure who to turn to.
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: these services will support you through the process once you have opened up about your story.
Crisis Helpline
If you are in a critical situation and are in need of urgent help please contact the following helplines:
Samaritans
Phone: 116123
Or text SHOUT to 85258
Open:
24hrs, 7 days a week.
Alternatively, you can email them at: jo@samaritans.org.uk. With a response time of 24hrs.
Getting things off your chest
The following helplines will connect you with someone who will offer advice as to how to handle your situation, and/or begin to talk about your story.
Rights of Women
This helpline will help you identify sexual harassment, and help you go about dealing with the problem with free and confidential legal advice.
Phone: 020 7490 0152
Open:
6pm-8pm Monday
5pm-7pm Tuesday , excluding bank holidays.
Equality Advisory and Support Service
Phone: 0808 800 0082
Textphone: 0808 800 0084
Open:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm
Saturday, 10am to 2pm
Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Alternatively, you can contact the EASS via their online form: equalityadvisoryservice.com/app/ask
Emotional support
The following support systems are available to those who have talked about their experiences and are in need of further emotional support:
Safeline
Safeline is a charity that specialises in sexual abuse support. They offer counselling both in person and over the phone.
National Male Survivor Helpline: 0808 800 5005
Female Survivor Helpline: 0808 802 9999
Open:
Monday, 9am to 5pm
Tuesday, 8am to 8pm
Wednesday, 9am to 5pm
Thursday, 8am to 8pm
Friday, 9am to 5pm
Saturday, 10am to 2pm
Closed on Bank Holidays.
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