Potential sources of support
Samaritans
Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.
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Safespace
Out-of-hours support for people in distress in Calderdale every evening from 6.30 – 10.30pm.
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Rape Crisis England & Wales
0808 802 9999
rapecrisis.org.uk
Support for women and girls affected by rape, sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence. Provides details of local centres.
Childline
0800 1111
childline.org.uk
Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.
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Survivors UK
020 3322 1860 (SMS)
074 9181 6064 (WhatsApp)
survivorsuk.org
Support for men who have experienced rape or sexual abuse, including text lines and an online chat service.
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Sane
A mental health charity providing support for people in crisis. SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends. Open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm.
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A disorder for everyone
Is a campaign/group of activists challenging the culture of psychiatric diagnosis and exploring trauma informed alternatives. They also have a very active Facebook page.
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Victim Focus
Founded in 2017 by Dr Jessica Taylor, VictimFocus is a growing team of passionate professionals who work together to challenge, change and influence the world to treat victims of trauma, abuse and violence with respect.
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