Other Services
Below are some links to other organisations that may be helpful. If you have any suggestions for other links to add to this list, please do contact us.
Services for male survivors of rape / sexual abuse
Survivors UK: (Men and boys only)
http://www.survivorsuk.co.uk
Tel: 0845 122 1201
National helpline for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault. Also provides information on other male survivor organisations throughout the UK.
Birmingham Rape & Sexual Violence Project:
info@rape-sexualviolenceproj.fsnet.co.uk
Tel: 0121 233 3818
Counselling and support for both male and female survivors of rape or sexual abuse.
Independent Care After Incest & Rape (ICAIR)
tjm.icair@btopenworld.com
Tel: 01255 675 351
Helpline, postal or email support for both male and female survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Other Survivor / Victim Organisations
Rape Crisis Federation
http://www.rapecrisis.co.uk
Tel: 01159 003560
For information about women's support groups in different areas
Victim Support
http://www.victimsupport.org.uk
Tel: 08453 030900
Helpline for emotional support & practical advice
Bharosa Asian Women Helpline
Tel: 0121 303 0368 / 69
Confidential helpline
Worcs 24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline
http://www.womensaid.org.uk
Tel: 0800 9803331
Helpline and guide to seeking refuge
The Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org
Tel: 08457 909090
Helpline for emotional support for anyone in crisis.
Malicious Calls - BT
0800 666700 - recorded advice
0800 661441 - advisors
Advice and help on dealing with nuisance or malicious calls.
Health
Self Harm Alliance
http://www.selfharmalliance.org
Tel: 01242 578820
Support for those who self-injure
Eating Disorders Association
http://www.edauk.com
Tel: 01603 621414
Support for those with eating distress
BREAD
http://www.bread-eatingdisorders.org.uk
Tel: 01527 879157
Local support group for eating distress
John Anthony Centre
Tel: 01905 351601
Free & confidential service for investigation & treatment of sexually transmitted infections
Threshold
http://www.thresholdwomen.org.uk
Tel: 01273 622886
Information on women's mental health issues or concerns
Terence Higgins Trust
http://www.tht.org.uk
Tel: 0845 12 21 200
AIDS Advice and support
Care Confidential
www.careconfidential.com
Tel: 0800 0282228
Free confidential help if you are facing an unplanned pregnancy or have post-abortion concerns.
Emergency Contraception
You can get the emergency pill and the emergency IUD free from:
- any general practice that provides contraceptive services
- any contraception clinic
- any young person's clinic or Brook clinic
- any sexual health clinic
- some genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics.
You can also get the emergency pill free from:
- most NHS walk-in centres (in England only)
- some pharmacies (there may be age restrictions)
- most NHS minor injuries units
- some hospital accident and emergency departments.
You can buy the emergency pill from:
- most pharmacies if you are 16 years old or over
- some privately run clinics, such as bpas and Marie Stopes.
The price will vary but at the pharmacy it will cost around £26.
All the advice and treatment you receive is confidential – wherever you receive it.
Drugs / Alcohol
Turning Point
http://www.turning-point.co.uk
Tel: 01905 724853
Support for drug-users and their family or friends
Worcestershire Community Alcohol Team
http://www.wasa.org.uk
Tel: 01905 27417
Support for those who feel they have problems with alcohol
National Drugs Helpline
http://www.urban75.com/drugs
Tel: 0800 776600
Helpline, support and information
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Tel: 0845 7697555
National alcohol advice helpline
Legal
Association of Child Abuse Lawyers
http://www.childabuselawyers.com
Tel: 01923 286888
Legal advice & help to find a local solicitor
Community Legal Service
http://www.justask.org.uk
Tel: 08451 202950
Free legal advice by telephone and post or referral to the right advisor
Parents / Children / Family
MOSAC
http://www.mosac.org.uk
Tel: 08009 801958
Helpline for non-abusing parents
Relate
http://www.relate-worcestershire.org
Tel: 01905 28051
Counselling for relationship, family or parents issues or sex therapy
NSPCC
http://www.nspcc.org.uk
Tel: 08088 005000
Range of support for children, parents and carers
Youthline
http://www.youthline.org.uk
Tel: 08000 961425
Helpline for under 25s
Message Home Helpline
Tel: 0800 700740
Confidential helpline for anyone who has left home: send a message home or receive help & advice
Shelter
Tel: 0808 800444
Helpline for the homeless / those seeking shelter
Education / Training
Workers Educational Association
http://www.wea.org.uk
Tel: 01905 330123
Training & education for adults, a wide range aimed at helping adults to return to work or
Move Forward
Worcester College of Technology
Tel: 01905 726002
Tel: 01905 721009
Adult Education Unit
The Learning Shop
Worried about an abuser or about abusing
Stop it Now
http://www.stopitnow.org.uk
Tel: 08081 000900
Aimed at 3 key groups:
- Family & friends of abusers: to help them recognise the signs of abusive behaviour & seek advice about what action to take.
- Adults who have abused or are thinking about abusing a child.
- Parents of children and young people who sexually abuse other children.