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Children and Young People
Connexions Coventry and Warwickshire
Connexions is a FREE service that offers information, advice and guidance to young people to give them the best start possible in their adult and working lives. If necessary, practical help and support will be given. All 13-19 year olds can use Connexions. Young people with special needs can use Connexions until they are aged 24. Young people can use Connexions whether they are in school, in college, at work, in training or if they are unemployed.
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Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
The Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust was launched on the 1 October 2006, dedicated to providing Mental Health, Learning Disability and Substance Misuse services for the people of Coventry and Warwickshire.
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Housing - North Warwickshire Borough Council
Information on housing services offered by North Warwickshire Borough Council.
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Housing - Rugby Borough Council
Information on housing services offered by Rugby Borough Council.
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Housing - Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Information on housing services offered by Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
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Housing - Warwick District Council
Information on housing services offered by Warwick District Council.
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Respect Yourself - Warwickshire County Council
Information on sexual health and local services in Coventry and Warwickshire.
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The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a national umbrella agency for over 120 specialist voluntary sector agencies providing a range of counselling, therapeutic and support services working with women, men and children who are victims/survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.
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Warwickshire Domestic Violence Support Services (WDVSS)
Warwickshire Domestic Violence Support Services (WDVSS) is a voluntary organisation which exists to support those experiencing domestic violence. We offer a range of services to meet the needs of those coming to us for help and support. Email us at outreach@warksdvss.org.uk
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Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team
The Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team supports the work of the Warwickshire Community Safety Partnership to co-ordinate and plan actions to reduce the harm caused by drugs and alcohol, and to commission multiple services in Warwickshire. Although they don't offer a direct service themselves, a great deal of information on the effects of substance misuse, and the routes into treatment, can be found on their website.
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Warwickshire Police
If you are in urgent need of assistance please call the police by dialling 999.
If you wish to report an incident that is not an emergency or discuss the situation with trained police officers within the Domestic Abuse Team please contact Warwickshire Police on 01926 415295.
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Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB)
The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) has been established to make the county an even safer place for children. The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board ensures that sound arrangements to protect children are in place in Warwickshire. The Board safeguards children by contributing to the prevention of harm and the promotion of the welfare of children in Warwickshire. The Board achieves these objectives by promoting inter-agency cooperation and collaboration
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WAVE Trust
WAVE Trust (Worldwide Alternatives to ViolencE) is an international charity dedicated to advancing public awareness of the root causes of violence and the means to prevent and reduce violence in our society.
WAVE's particular focus is the reduction of child abuse and neglect, before it occurs, as it is the root cause of violent behavior in teenagers and adults, and it underlies much emotional suffering in children and adults who may never be violent.
WAVE's extensive research has shown that violence and abuse are entirely preventable through implementing known, economically viable and effective programmes to break the cycle of violence. WAVE has identified many, worldwide, best practice methods and programmes to address violence and actively promotes their implementation in our communities today.
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Young People and Self Harm
Young People and Self Harm site is a key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families, and professionals working with them.
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Action for Children
Formerly known as National Children's Homes, Action for Children is committed to helping the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK break through injustice, deprivation and inequality, so they can achieve their full potential.
Action for Children West Midlands 0121 355 4615
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Barnardo’s Amazon Project
Barnardo’s Amazon Young People’s Counselling Service works with children and young people who have been sexually abused. The service can provide a place for you to come that is safe, and also a place to talk to people that care for you and your feelings.
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beat
beat is the leading UK wide charity providing information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders – anorexia, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Email: help@b-eat.co.uk
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BPAS - British pregnancy advice service
bpas supports reproductive choice and health by advocating and providing high quality, affordable services to prevent or end unwanted pregnancies with contraception or by abortion. We also offer a range of other reproductive health services.
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Careline
Careline, a national charity providing a FREE* confidential NATIONAL telephone counselling service, face to face counselling and hypnotherapy services.
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ChildLine
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call us on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem – our counsellors are always here to help you sort it out.
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Children’s Legal Centre
The Children’s Legal Centre provides free independent legal advice to children, parents, carers and professionals.
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Directgov
Directgov - public services all in one place
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Forced marriage helpline
Called the ‘Honour Network’, the dedicated helpline is run by the charity Karma Nirvana, which helps survivors of honour crimes and forced marriages. The phone line will is staffed by survivors who understand what the victims are going through.
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Free from fear
Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid helps women and children who are trying to deal with, or get away from, domestic violence or who want to learn more about domestic violence. We provide many services, but three have special workers who are trained to work with and help children and young people, through talking, play and activities, such as trips. These services are: Refuge service ; Family Support Project ; Schools Project.
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Get Connected
Get Connected provides a free, confidential helpline that gives young people in difficult situations the support and information you need to decide what you want to happen next. It could be anything from a listening ear to somewhere safe to stay for the night.
Email: help@getconnected.org.uk
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National Association for People Abused in Childhood
NAPAC is the National Association for People Abused in Childhood. They are a registered charity, based in the UK, providing support and information for people abused in childhood.
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National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a UK charity providing children's rights and socio-legal services. We offer information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children and young people up to the age of 25, through a network of advocates throughout England and Wales. NYAS is also a community Legal Service.
Email: help@nyas.net
Text: 07773 334555
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NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
NSPCC purpose is to end cruelty to children. FULL STOP. Helpline for anyone concerned about a child at risk of abuse, including children themselves. Counselling, information and advice.
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Parentline Plus
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents.
Parentline Plus works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services - shaped by parents for parents.
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Scotland's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Domestic Abuse Project
Working together to improve the lives of LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse. Email: info@lgbtdomesticabuse.org.uk
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The Hideout
Children and young people can visit an online refuge and explore all the rooms. A new resource created by Women's Aid.
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The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a national umbrella agency for over 120 specialist voluntary sector agencies providing a range of counselling, therapeutic and support services working with women, men and children who are victims/survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.
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There4me
There4me is for you if you're between 12-16 years old and are worried about something and need some help. They can help with loads of issues like abuse, bullying, exams, drugs and self harm. If there's something bad that's happening and you want to know what to do, you can talk to them and no one else has to know.
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TheSite.org
TheSite.org aims to be the first place all young adults turn to when they need support and guidance through life. They believe all young people have the capacity to make their own decisions and life choices, provided they have access to high quality, impartial information and advice.
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WAVE Trust
WAVE Trust (Worldwide Alternatives to ViolencE) is an international charity dedicated to advancing public awareness of the root causes of violence and the means to prevent and reduce violence in our society.
WAVE's particular focus is the reduction of child abuse and neglect, before it occurs, as it is the root cause of violent behavior in teenagers and adults, and it underlies much emotional suffering in children and adults who may never be violent.
WAVE's extensive research has shown that violence and abuse are entirely preventable through implementing known, economically viable and effective programmes to break the cycle of violence. WAVE has identified many, worldwide, best practice methods and programmes to address violence and actively promotes their implementation in our communities today.
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Young People and Self Harm
Young People and Self Harm site is a key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families, and professionals working with them.
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The Family Violence Prevention Fund - End Abuse
The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence because everyone has the right to live free of violence.
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WAVE Trust
WAVE Trust (Worldwide Alternatives to ViolencE) is an international charity dedicated to advancing public awareness of the root causes of violence and the means to prevent and reduce violence in our society.
WAVE's particular focus is the reduction of child abuse and neglect, before it occurs, as it is the root cause of violent behavior in teenagers and adults, and it underlies much emotional suffering in children and adults who may never be violent.
WAVE's extensive research has shown that violence and abuse are entirely preventable through implementing known, economically viable and effective programmes to break the cycle of violence. WAVE has identified many, worldwide, best practice methods and programmes to address violence and actively promotes their implementation in our communities today.
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Legal and the Law
Housing - Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Information on housing services offered by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
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Safer Neighbourhoods
Building safer neighbourhoods involves the police, partner agencies and, most importantly, local people.
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Warwickshire Crimal Justice Board
Warwickshire Criminal Justice Board is committed to protecting communities from harm. Together, we will provide an efficient and effective Criminal Justice System in which victims, witnesses, the public, our staff and our partners can have confidence. Address: LCJB Business Team, Warwickshire Police Headquarters, PO Box 4, Leek Wootton, Warwick, CV35 7QB. Email: lcjb@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
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Warwickshire Police
If you are in urgent need of assistance please call the police by dialling 999.
If you wish to report an incident that is not an emergency or discuss the situation with trained police officers within the Domestic Abuse Team please contact Warwickshire Police on 01926 415295.
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Warwickshire Probation
Warwickshire is one of 42 Probation Areas which together form the National Probation Service. The National Probation Service for England and Wales is a law enforcment agency which supervises offenders in the community.
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Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB)
The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) has been established to make the county an even safer place for children. The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board ensures that sound arrangements to protect children are in place in Warwickshire. The Board safeguards children by contributing to the prevention of harm and the promotion of the welfare of children in Warwickshire. The Board achieves these objectives by promoting inter-agency cooperation and collaboration
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Advicenow
Advicenow provides readable accurate information on rights and the law in England and Wales. It includes a managed web search of over 200 rights and legal websites, plus features, articles, quizzes and cartoons.
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BPAS - British pregnancy advice service
bpas supports reproductive choice and health by advocating and providing high quality, affordable services to prevent or end unwanted pregnancies with contraception or by abortion. We also offer a range of other reproductive health services.
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CAB - Advice guide
The online CAB service that provides independent advice on your rights - practical, up-to-date information on a wide range of topics, including benefits and housing, employment rights and discrimination, debt and tax issues links to our directory of Citizens Advice Bureaux ; information in a wide range of languages ; a wide selection of fact sheets to print off ; details of other reliable online sources of information.
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CAFCASS - Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service
CAFCASS (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) looks after the interests of children involved in family proceedings. They work with children and their families, and then advise the courts on what they consider to be in the best interests of individual children. Address: 8th Floor, South Quay Plaza 3, 189 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SH
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Children’s Legal Centre
The Children’s Legal Centre provides free independent legal advice to children, parents, carers and professionals.
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Citizens Advice
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,000 locations, and by influencing policymakers.
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Community Legal Advice
Community Legal Advice is the new name for Community Legal Service Direct. You can use their website to: learn more about us and how we can help you ; read free information leaflets ; find a legal adviser near you ; see if you qualify for legal aid ; get free impartial debt advice using our debt management tool.
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Corporate Alliance Against Domestic Violence
The Corporate Alliance Against Domestic Violence is a group of progressive companies and organisations working individually and collectively to address the impact of domestic violence in the workplace.
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Criminal Defence Service (CDS)
The CDS guarantees people under police investigation or facing criminal charges can get legal advice and representation. It is run by the LSC in partnership with criminal defence lawyers and representatives.
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Criminal Justice System - CJS
If you have come into contact with the criminal justice system as a victim of crime, a witness, juror or you have been accused or convicted of a crime then their site can help. Email: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
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Directgov
Directgov - public services all in one place
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Forced marriage helpline
Called the ‘Honour Network’, the dedicated helpline is run by the charity Karma Nirvana, which helps survivors of honour crimes and forced marriages. The phone line will is staffed by survivors who understand what the victims are going through.
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Her Majesty's Courts Service
Her Majesty's Courts Service (HMCS) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Our remit is to deliver justice effectively and efficiently to the public. We are responsible for managing the magistrates' courts, the Crown Court, county courts, the High Court and Court of Appeal in England and Wales
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info4local
info4local – the latest news and information from central to local government.
Address: info4local, Communities and Local Government, Zone 7/J3, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DU.
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Legal Services Commission
Legal Services Commission run the legal aid scheme in England and Wales. They provide information, advice and legal representation to help two million people each year access justice. The Community Legal Service (CLS) helps people with civil legal problems such as family breakdown, debt and housing. The Criminal Defence Service (CDS) helps people who are under police investigation or facing criminal charges.
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Multikulti
Multikulti provides accessible, accurately translated advice and information in community languages in the following areas: debt, employment, health, education, immigration and racism & discrimination.
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National Probation Service
The National Probation Service (NPS) is a law enforcement agency and public authority, and is therefore bound by the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, which came into effect on 1st January 2005. This means that members of the public have a right to access information held by the NPS.
Address: NOMS Probation, 1st Floor Abell House, John Islip Street, London, SW1P 4LH
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National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a UK charity providing children's rights and socio-legal services. We offer information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children and young people up to the age of 25, through a network of advocates throughout England and Wales. NYAS is also a community Legal Service.
Email: help@nyas.net
Text: 07773 334555
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Network for Surviving Stalking (NSS)
The Network for Surviving Stalking is a registered charity dedicated to providing help, support and information for those affected by stalking and harassment.
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Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. They not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.
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Stonewall
Equality and Justice for Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals.
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TheSite.org
TheSite.org aims to be the first place all young adults turn to when they need support and guidance through life. They believe all young people have the capacity to make their own decisions and life choices, provided they have access to high quality, impartial information and advice.
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AARDVARC Org
AARDVARC is An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection. Their site is for victims of violence, their families and friends, and the agencies and programs which serve them, both public and private. Issues addressed there currently include: domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault.
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Health
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
The Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust was launched on the 1 October 2006, dedicated to providing Mental Health, Learning Disability and Substance Misuse services for the people of Coventry and Warwickshire.
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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust's aim is to improve the health and well being of our local communities and beyond, by providing excellent services to meet your healthcare needs, as close to home as possible, through innovation and collaboration with professional health care partners.
Address: Lewes House, College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7DJ,
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Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. They work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by: advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health problems ;challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion ; influencing policy through campaigning and education ; inspiring the development of quality services which reflect expressed need and diversity ; achieving equal rights through campaigning and education.
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NHS Choices
NHS Choices – your health, your choices
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NHS Direct
NHS Direct provides information and advice about health, illness and health services, to enable patients to make decisions about their healthcare and that of their families.
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Respect Yourself - Warwickshire County Council
Information on sexual health and local services in Coventry and Warwickshire.
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South Warwickshire General Hospitals NHS Trust
South Warwickshire General Hospitals NHS Trust incorporates Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon Hospitals.
The Trust serves a community of approximately 270,000 in South Warwickshire and the surrounding areas. The largest population centres are the towns of Kenilworth, Royal Leamington Spa, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick.
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THT - terrence higgins trust
Terrence Higgins Trust is the leading HIV and AIDS charity in the UK, and the largest in Europe.
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Warwickshire County Council Mental Health Services
Warwickshire County Council Mental Health Services work with the NHS to provide mental health and drug and alcohol services for adults who are under the age of 65.
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Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team
The Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team supports the work of the Warwickshire Community Safety Partnership to co-ordinate and plan actions to reduce the harm caused by drugs and alcohol, and to commission multiple services in Warwickshire. Although they don't offer a direct service themselves, a great deal of information on the effects of substance misuse, and the routes into treatment, can be found on their website.
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Warwickshire Primary Care Trust
Warwickshire PCT is the local NHS organisation responsible for commissioning health services to the residents of Warwickshire. It was set up in October 2006, incorporating South Warwickshire, North Warwickshire and Rugby Primary Care Trust’s (PCT). Warwickshire PCT also leads the joint Commissioning Board for Coventry and Warwickshire. Address: Warwickshire PCT, Westgate House, Market Street, Warwick, CV34 4DE. Email: enquiries@warkpct.nhs.uk
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BBC Relationships - Domestic Abuse advice
Don't suffer in silence - Welcome to this site which has information, help and support for anyone affected by domestic violence. You can read our Need help now? article or browse through the site at leisure.
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beat
beat is the leading UK wide charity providing information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders – anorexia, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Email: help@b-eat.co.uk
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BPAS - British pregnancy advice service
bpas supports reproductive choice and health by advocating and providing high quality, affordable services to prevent or end unwanted pregnancies with contraception or by abortion. We also offer a range of other reproductive health services.
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Bristol Crisis Service for Women
is a national voluntary organisation that supports women in emotional distress. They particularly help women who harm themselves. What they do: We run a national helpline ; We produce information and publications about self-injury ; We offer talks and training courses to professionals ; We run and support self-help groups. Address: PO Box 654, Bristol, BS99 1XH. Email: bcsw@btconnect.com
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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
To be the leading professional body for counselling and psychotherapy and an automatic reference point for anyone seeking information on counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.
Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
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Directgov
Directgov - public services all in one place
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First Person Plural
First Person Plural is a small UK-wide registered charity led by abuse survivors with first hand experience of complex dissociative distress. Address: PO Box 2537, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV4 4ZL, United Kingdom.
Email: fpp@firstpersonplural.org.uk
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Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. They work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by: advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health problems ;challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion ; influencing policy through campaigning and education ; inspiring the development of quality services which reflect expressed need and diversity ; achieving equal rights through campaigning and education.
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National Association for People Abused in Childhood
NAPAC is the National Association for People Abused in Childhood. They are a registered charity, based in the UK, providing support and information for people abused in childhood.
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NHS Choices
NHS Choices – your health, your choices
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NHS Direct
NHS Direct provides information and advice about health, illness and health services, to enable patients to make decisions about their healthcare and that of their families.
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Rape Crises Scotland
Rape Crisis Scotland provides a national rape crisis helpline for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. The helpline is open from 6pm to midnight, 7 days a week, and offers free and confidential initial and crisis support and information.
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Relate
Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through their website.
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Rethink
Rethink is a leading Mental Health charity, working to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life. The charity is very much membership led and provides support with information, advice, services, groups, campaigns and research. Enquiries are welcome from everybody, whether you have a mental illness yourself, are a relative or carer, have a professional interest or just want to find out more.
Rethink’s main website provides access to further information including the contact details of services or groups in your area. Additional information can also be ordered online through Rethink’s publications website.
http://www.mentalhealthshop.org
Expert practical advice and information on issues that affect the lives of people living with mental illness is available through the charity’s National Advice Service.
Address: Rethink, 28 Castle Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1SS
Email: info@rethink.org (General Enquiries), advice@rethink.org (National Advice Service)
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SANE
SANE is a national mental health charity which aims to raise awareness of mental illness and campaign to improve services and initiate and fund research into the causes of serious mental illness through its research centre. Information and emotional support is also provided to anyone affected by mental illness via the helpline, SANEline and by email, via SANEmail.
Email: sanemail@sane.org.uk
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Self-Injury and Related Issues - SIARI
Founded in 2001 as a not-for-profit organisation, SIARI aims to raise awareness about self-harm and self-injury and to empower those who hurt themselves as a way of coping. The site contains information and resources for individuals who self-harm/self-injure, for their families and friends, and for professionals and volunteers committed to supporting individuals who self-harm/self-injure.
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Stonewall
Equality and Justice for Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals.
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THT - terrence higgins trust
Terrence Higgins Trust is the leading HIV and AIDS charity in the UK, and the largest in Europe.
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Housing and Tenancies
Friendship Care and Housing (FCH)
Friendship Care and Housing work across the Midlands to support and encourage independence and improve life for individuals and communities.
They provide homes, support and care, that really make a difference.
They are a big employer, with more than 450 staff.
They cooperate closely with other organisations, including councils, the NHS, voluntary organisations and other welfare, housing and regeneration agencies to benefit local communities.
They promote equality and celebrate diversity.
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Housing - North Warwickshire Borough Council
Information on housing services offered by North Warwickshire Borough Council.
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Housing - Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Information on housing services offered by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
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Housing - Rugby Borough Council
Information on housing services offered by Rugby Borough Council.
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Housing - Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Information on housing services offered by Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
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Housing - Warwick District Council
Information on housing services offered by Warwick District Council.
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Supporting People - Warwickshire
Supporting People is a Government programme for providing a better quality of life for vulnerable people, helping them to live more independently in their own homes. Address: Warwickshire Supporting People Team, Saltisford Office Park, Building 2, Ansell Way, Warwick, CV34 4UL. Email: spteam@warwickshire.gov.uk
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Shelter
Shelter's vision is that everyone should have a home - somewhere decent, safe, affordable and permanent.
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Refuges
Forced marriage helpline
Called the ‘Honour Network’, the dedicated helpline is run by the charity Karma Nirvana, which helps survivors of honour crimes and forced marriages. The phone line will is staffed by survivors who understand what the victims are going through.
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Refuge
Refuge's network of safe houses provides emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need.
Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.
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Support Services
Coventry and Warwickshire Friend (LGBT)
Coventry and Warwickshire Friend are a voluntary organisation giving information, support and friendship to lesbians and gays, and their families and friends. Besides their telephone helpline, they offer face-to-face meetings, social groups, newsletters and printed information. They also refer people to agencies that can offer legal and medical advice.
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Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
The Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust was launched on the 1 October 2006, dedicated to providing Mental Health, Learning Disability and Substance Misuse services for the people of Coventry and Warwickshire.
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PHILLIS - Promoting Health and Independence through Low Level Integrated Support
In partnership with colleagues across the county, the PHILLIS (Promoting Health and Independence through Low Level Integrated Support) service has been being developed to respond to the low level needs of older people (over 50s).
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Rape or Sexual Abuse Support Project - RoSA
Confidential support for Survivors of rape or sexual abuse, men & women, individual & group support. Support for young survivors from the age of 13 years. In- house Volunteer Training provided plus training & support tailored to individual or agency requirements. 24 hour confidential answerphone. Address: P.O. Box 151, Rugby, Postcode CV21 3WR
Email rosa.support@btconnect.com
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Safeline
The objects of SAFELINE are to relieve suffering and advance education amongst people experiencing the after effects of the trauma of rape and sexual abuse, without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour or of political, religious or other opinions.
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Safer Neighbourhoods
Building safer neighbourhoods involves the police, partner agencies and, most importantly, local people.
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Sahil Project
Sahil is a Registered Charity No: 1109863 and a Company Limited Registered No: 5283848 not for profit voluntary organisation. It was established in 1986 to provide help and support to Asian women experiencing mental health problems in Coventry and surrounding areas. Majority of our clients suffer from stress, isolation and depression.
Sahil is funded by the Coventry NHS Teaching Primary Care Trust and Coventry Social Services Department.
The project was primarily set up to offer practical and emotional support to Asian women experiencing stress and isolation.
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Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. Samaritans are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone. They offer their service by telephone, email (jo@samaritans.org), letter (Chris, P.O. Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA)and face to face in most of their branches.
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The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a national umbrella agency for over 120 specialist voluntary sector agencies providing a range of counselling, therapeutic and support services working with women, men and children who are victims/survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.
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Victim Support
Victim Support is the national charity which helps people affected by crime. We provide free and confidential support to help you deal with your experience, whether or not you report the crime.
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Warwickshire County Council Family Information Service
Free, impartial information and signposting service for Warwickshire families, children and young people (0-20 yrs), schools and practitioners. Email: fis@warwickshire.gov.uk
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Warwickshire County Council Mental Health Services
Warwickshire County Council Mental Health Services work with the NHS to provide mental health and drug and alcohol services for adults who are under the age of 65.
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Warwickshire Domestic Violence Support Services (WDVSS)
Warwickshire Domestic Violence Support Services (WDVSS) is a voluntary organisation which exists to support those experiencing domestic violence. We offer a range of services to meet the needs of those coming to us for help and support. Email us at outreach@warksdvss.org.uk
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Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team
The Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team supports the work of the Warwickshire Community Safety Partnership to co-ordinate and plan actions to reduce the harm caused by drugs and alcohol, and to commission multiple services in Warwickshire. Although they don't offer a direct service themselves, a great deal of information on the effects of substance misuse, and the routes into treatment, can be found on their website.
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Warwickshire Parent Partnership Service
This scheme is for parents of all Warwickshire children with special educational needs, whether they are in school or pre-school. Address: Warwickshire Parent Partnership Service, ContinYou, Unit C1, Grovelands Estate, Longford Road, Coventry. CV7 9NE. Email: pps@cedc.org.uk
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Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB)
The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) has been established to make the county an even safer place for children. The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board ensures that sound arrangements to protect children are in place in Warwickshire. The Board safeguards children by contributing to the prevention of harm and the promotion of the welfare of children in Warwickshire. The Board achieves these objectives by promoting inter-agency cooperation and collaboration
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WAVE Trust
WAVE Trust (Worldwide Alternatives to ViolencE) is an international charity dedicated to advancing public awareness of the root causes of violence and the means to prevent and reduce violence in our society.
WAVE's particular focus is the reduction of child abuse and neglect, before it occurs, as it is the root cause of violent behavior in teenagers and adults, and it underlies much emotional suffering in children and adults who may never be violent.
WAVE's extensive research has shown that violence and abuse are entirely preventable through implementing known, economically viable and effective programmes to break the cycle of violence. WAVE has identified many, worldwide, best practice methods and programmes to address violence and actively promotes their implementation in our communities today.
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Abuse Survivors
Committed to raising awareness and reducing the stigma of mental health, Focusing on Abuse, providing information, advice and support.
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Action on Elder Abuse
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults. They were the first charity to address these problems.
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Age Concern - Elder Abuse info
Elder abuse is when an older person suffers because of: physical cruelty ; emotional neglect ; sexual abuse ; financial exploitation. If you are worried that someone you know may be suffering from elder abuse or if you need more information you can call the Action on Elder Abuse helpline on 0808 808 8141.
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Are you OK?
If you've been a victim or witness of crime, it's not your fault. You are not alone. Victim Support can help you - just get in touch!
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AVP - Alternatives to Violence Project
The Alternatives to Violence Project organises workshops which empower people to lead nonviolent lives, based on respecting and caring for ourselves and others.
They believe there is a power for peace and good in everyone, and this power has the ability to transform our relationships.
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BAWSO Women's Aid
Advice, support and referrals for black and minority ethnic women and their children experiencing domestic violence 24hr call and refuge service.
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beat
beat is the leading UK wide charity providing information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders – anorexia, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Email: help@b-eat.co.uk
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BPAS - British pregnancy advice service
bpas supports reproductive choice and health by advocating and providing high quality, affordable services to prevent or end unwanted pregnancies with contraception or by abortion. We also offer a range of other reproductive health services.
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Bristol Crisis Service for Women
is a national voluntary organisation that supports women in emotional distress. They particularly help women who harm themselves. What they do: We run a national helpline ; We produce information and publications about self-injury ; We offer talks and training courses to professionals ; We run and support self-help groups. Address: PO Box 654, Bristol, BS99 1XH. Email: bcsw@btconnect.com
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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
To be the leading professional body for counselling and psychotherapy and an automatic reference point for anyone seeking information on counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.
Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
The BACP is the professional body for counsellors. The search service will find you a therapist in the location of your choice. All therapists listed are professionally qualified and regulated by the BACP.
Address: BACP House, 15 St John’s Business Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4HB, United Kingdom
Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
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Broken Rainbow
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
The UK’s only National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline providing confidential support to all members of the LGBT community, their family and friends, and agencies supporting them. The helpline service is run by trained LGBT people who have an understanding of your sexual identity issues along with the impact domestic violence can have on your life.
Our objective is to relieve the distress and suffering caused to lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people by domestic violence and abuse, in particular but not exclusively by doing the following: Raising awareness in the LGBT community and elsewhere of the impact of homophobic, transphobic and same sex domestic violence on the lives of LGBT people.
The Helpline number is 0300 999 LGBT (5428)
All 0300 calls are the same price to ring as 01/02 landlines & included as part of any inclusive call minutes
Opening hours for the helpline are:
Mon 2pm-8pm
Wed 10 am-1pm
Thur 2pm-8pm
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Careline
Careline, a national charity providing a FREE* confidential NATIONAL telephone counselling service, face to face counselling and hypnotherapy services.
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ChildLine
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call us on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem – our counsellors are always here to help you sort it out.
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Citizens Advice
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,000 locations, and by influencing policymakers.
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Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to help solve crimes. Give information about crime anonymously Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides support and offers information, advice, education and training services.
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
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Directgov
Directgov - public services all in one place
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DVIP - Domestic Violence Intervention Project
DVIP is a groundbreaking voluntary sector project and registered charity which was set up in 1991. DVIP's main aim is to increase the safety of women and children who experience domestic violence by providing a range of diverse services challenging men, supporting women, working in partnership, influencing policy and campaigning for change.
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End Violence Against Women
End Violence Against Women (EVAW) is a ground-breaking campaign representing 7 million individuals and organisations across the UK. They believe they can and must create a world free from the threat and reality of violence against women.
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Everyman Project
Everyman offers a range of support services for men who want to stop behaving violently or abusively, and for the people affected by their violence or abuse. These include a focused brief counselling programme, a partner support programme, providing information and advice on the telephone.
The telephone advice-line offers information and advice to anyone who is concerned about their violence or abuse and to any person affected by a man's violence or abuse.
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Family Mediation Helpline
The Family Mediation Helpline is staffed by specially trained operators who provide: general information on family mediation; advice on whether your case may be suitable for mediation; information about eligibility for public funding, and; contact details for mediation services in your local area.
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Fatherhood Institute
The UK's fatherhood think-tank ; Collating the research on fatherhood ; Helping shape the government's family policy ; Influencing the public debate on fathers ; Training family services to be father-inclusive
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Fawcett Society
Fawcett is the UK’s leading campaign for equality between women and men. Address: Fawcett Society, 1-3 Berry Street, London, EC1V 0AA
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First Person Plural
First Person Plural is a small UK-wide registered charity led by abuse survivors with first hand experience of complex dissociative distress. Address: PO Box 2537, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV4 4ZL, United Kingdom.
Email: fpp@firstpersonplural.org.uk
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Forced marriage helpline
Called the ‘Honour Network’, the dedicated helpline is run by the charity Karma Nirvana, which helps survivors of honour crimes and forced marriages. The phone line will is staffed by survivors who understand what the victims are going through.
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GLDVP - Greater London Domestic Violence Project
GLDVP was set up in 1997 with the aim of increasing safety for survivors of domestic violence, and to hold abusers accountable for their behaviour.
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Help the Aged - Elder Abuse
Help the Aged believes older people have the right to live free from fear and harm and is committed to ending elder abuse. Elder abuse occurs when an older man or woman is harmed, mistreated or neglected. Worried about abuse?
Call the Action on Elder Abuse helpline on freephone 0808 808 8141.
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Hidden Hurt
Hidden Hurt website is designed to help you understand the dynamics of an abusive relationships, the different forms (or faces) abuse can take, it's effect on both direct victims (ie person being abused) and indirect victims (ie children living in a house where abuse occurs), specific issues facing the Christian abuse victim, and helpful links and telephone numbers inside the UK.
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Home Office
Working together to protect the public.
Email: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
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info4local
info4local – the latest news and information from central to local government.
Address: info4local, Communities and Local Government, Zone 7/J3, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DU.
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Jewish Women's Aid
Jewish Women's Aid (JWA) is a registered national charity run by Jewish women for Jewish women and their children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse.
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Language Line Services
Language Line Services is a global interpreting and translation company, it enables organisations to communicate effectively with people of all nationalities. Address: 25th floor, 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London , E14 5NR. Email: enquiries@languageline.co.uk
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National Association of Gypsy Women
Support group for Gypsy women and Travellers experiencing
domestic violence.
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National Domestic Violence Helpline (England)
Run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, the National Domestic Violence Helpline is a free phone 24 hour helpline staffed by female support workers and volunteers. It is a member of Language Line and can provide access to an interpreter for non-English-speaking callers. The helpline can also access the BT Type Talk Service.
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National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a UK charity providing children's rights and socio-legal services. We offer information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children and young people up to the age of 25, through a network of advocates throughout England and Wales. NYAS is also a community Legal Service.
Email: help@nyas.net
Text: 07773 334555
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Network for Surviving Stalking (NSS)
The Network for Surviving Stalking is a registered charity dedicated to providing help, support and information for those affected by stalking and harassment.
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North Somerset Domestic Abuse Forum
Single point of contact for locally based support services for men and women.
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NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
NSPCC purpose is to end cruelty to children. FULL STOP. Helpline for anyone concerned about a child at risk of abuse, including children themselves. Counselling, information and advice.
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One Parent Families Scotland
Promoting supportive policies and services for lone parents and their children.
Email: info@opfs.org.uk
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One Parent Families|Gingerbread
Membership of One Parent Families|Gingerbread is open to all lone parent families in England and Wales. As a member of One Parent Families|Gingerbread you will be joining our community of thousands of lone parent families who benefit from the mutual support, free advice and information provided by One Parent Families|Gingerbread.
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One Plus One
One Plus One puts research into practice. They investigate what makes relationships work – or fall apart – and make the findings accessible to everyone interested in strengthening and supporting couple and family relationships.
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Parentline Plus
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents.
Parentline Plus works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services - shaped by parents for parents.
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Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling service (RASAC)
The Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling service (RASAC) offers a free, confidential listening and support service for women and men who have been raped and/or sexually abused at any time in their lives, or for anyone who wants to talk about the effects of any unwanted sexual encounter.
Email rasac@rasac.org.uk
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Rape Crises England and Wales
Rape Crises England and Wales website aims to provide the basic information that survivors of sexual violence, friends and family need to access the services they need.
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Rape Crises Scotland
Rape Crisis Scotland provides a national rape crisis helpline for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. The helpline is open from 6pm to midnight, 7 days a week, and offers free and confidential initial and crisis support and information.
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Refuge
Refuge's network of safe houses provides emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need.
Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.
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Relate
Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through their website.
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Respect
Respect is the UK membership association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services. Our key focus is on increasing the safety of those experiencing domestic violence through promoting effective interventions with perpetrators.
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Reunite
Reunite are the leading UK charity specialising in international parental child abduction. reunite was formed in 1986 and registered as a charity in 1990. We provide advice, information and support to parents, family members and guardians who have had a child abducted or who fear child abduction. They also provide advice to parents who may have abducted their child as well as advising on international contact issues.
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Rights of Women
Rights of Women works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights.
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RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
The RSPCA as a charity will, by all lawful means, prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of animals.
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Samaritans
Samaritans can be contacted for complete confidential non-judgemental emotional support by anyone at any time of the day or night.
Visit: Call your local branch for the times when you can visit which you will find via www.samaritans.org or your local telephone directory
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Write to: Chris, PO Box 90 90, Stirling
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Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. Samaritans are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone. They offer their service by telephone, email (jo@samaritans.org), letter (Chris, P.O. Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA)and face to face in most of their branches.
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Scotland's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Domestic Abuse Project
Working together to improve the lives of LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse. Email: info@lgbtdomesticabuse.org.uk
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Scottish Executive Domestic Abuse
This is the Scottish Government's website about domestic abuse.
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Scottish Women's Aid
Scottish Women's Aid - contacts for local Women's Aid group. Address: 2nd Floor, 132 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3JD
Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 027 1234 (24 hours)
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Southall Black Sisters
Southall Black Sisters provides information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counselling and support to women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence (including forced marriage and honour crimes). Their holistic services aim to help them escape violence and abuse and deal with a range of inter related problems.
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Standing Together Against Domestic Violence
Aims to: (1) promote for the public benefit the provision of services, which are directed towards the prevention of domestic violence and meet the needs of survivors of domestic violence and their families; (2) advance the education of voluntary and statutory agencies and the public in all aspects of domestic
violence.
Address: Room 44D, 4th Floor, The Polish Centre, 238-246 King Street,
London W6 ORF
E-mail: admin@standingtogether.org.uk
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Stonewall
Equality and Justice for Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals.
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SupportLine
SupportLine offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. They work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life. They also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK. They can be contacted via their Helpline number (020) 8554 9004 or E-mail info@supportline.org.uk
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TAG - Trauma & Abuse Group
A study and support group for those working in the areas of trauma, abuse and dissociative disorders. TAG exists to provide, information, support, training, encouragement and networking for professionals, carers, pastoral workers and any who may have an interest in working with individuals who have suffered severe traumatic experiences and abuse in childhood.
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Temper
Temper work almost exclusively with domestic violence, and mainly with people who have problems of being abusive and or aggressive and or violent towards their intimate partner, or an ex-partner who refer themselves, having recognised they have problems with their own behaviour.
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The Hideout
Children and young people can visit an online refuge and explore all the rooms. A new resource created by Women's Aid.
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The Men's Advice Line
The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for men who experience violence from their partners or ex-partners. They help men by: Giving them a chance to talk about their experiences ; Providing emotional support ; Offering practical advice ; Sign-posting to specialist services providing housing, legal, mental health, child contact and parenting advice ; Listening to men in a non-judgmental way. The Men's Advice Line is available on freephone number 0808 801 0327 (free from landlines & most mobile phones), Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. You can leave a message when the lines are closed or busy and they will get back to you as soon as they can. You can also email them at info@mensadviceline.org.uk
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The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a national umbrella agency for over 120 specialist voluntary sector agencies providing a range of counselling, therapeutic and support services working with women, men and children who are victims/survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.
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UK Disability Forum for European Affairs’ Women’s Committee
The UK Disability Forum for European Affairs (UKDFfEA) Women's Committee is the only national organisation of disabled women in the United Kingdom (UK). Here you can find out more about the Women's Committee and our work; find news and information about the disability movement, both in the UK and Europe; find resources about disabled women; and find links to other disability and women's websites.
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WAVE Trust
WAVE Trust (Worldwide Alternatives to ViolencE) is an international charity dedicated to advancing public awareness of the root causes of violence and the means to prevent and reduce violence in our society.
WAVE's particular focus is the reduction of child abuse and neglect, before it occurs, as it is the root cause of violent behavior in teenagers and adults, and it underlies much emotional suffering in children and adults who may never be violent.
WAVE's extensive research has shown that violence and abuse are entirely preventable through implementing known, economically viable and effective programmes to break the cycle of violence. WAVE has identified many, worldwide, best practice methods and programmes to address violence and actively promotes their implementation in our communities today.
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Welsh Women's Aid
Welsh Women’s Aid is the national umbrella organisation representing local Women’s Aid groups in Wales. Their 34 member groups provide direct women-centred support in the community and in refuge to thousands of women and children who have or who are experiencing domestic abuse.
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White Ribbon Campaign UK (WRC)
The WRC is the largest effort in the world of men working to end men's violence against women. It relies on volunteer support and financial contributions from individuals and organizations. Email: info@whiteribboncampaign.co.uk
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Women's Aid
Women's Aid is the key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. They support a network of over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK.
Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge
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Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland
Women’s Aid provides a wide range of services to women and children affected by domestic violence throughout Northern Ireland. We offer a safe place to stay in refuges or outreach support for those remaining at home.
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AARDVARC Org
AARDVARC is An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection. Their site is for victims of violence, their families and friends, and the agencies and programs which serve them, both public and private. Issues addressed there currently include: domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault.
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Another Closet: Domestic violence in gay and lesbian relationships
Lesbian & Gay Anti-Violence Project (AVP), ACON. Domestic violence in gay and lesbian relationships.
Address: PO Box 350 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 | Street Address: 9 Commonwealth St. Surry Hills NSW 201
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MOVE Ireland
MOVE Ireland is a national organisation that provides intervention programmes for perpetrators of domestic violence at a range of locations.
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The Family Violence Prevention Fund - End Abuse
The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence because everyone has the right to live free of violence.
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The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project
The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project supports victims and survivors through education, advocacy and direct services. Understanding that the serious public health issue of domestic violence is not gender specific, they serve men in relationships with men, regardless of how they identify, and stand ready to assist them in navigating through abusive relationships.
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide services in more than 170 languages. Hotline advocates answer questions, provide safety planning and information as well as directly connect callers to domestic violence resources available in their local calling area. All calls to the Hotline are confidential and anonymous.
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WAVE Trust
WAVE Trust (Worldwide Alternatives to ViolencE) is an international charity dedicated to advancing public awareness of the root causes of violence and the means to prevent and reduce violence in our society.
WAVE's particular focus is the reduction of child abuse and neglect, before it occurs, as it is the root cause of violent behavior in teenagers and adults, and it underlies much emotional suffering in children and adults who may never be violent.
WAVE's extensive research has shown that violence and abuse are entirely preventable through implementing known, economically viable and effective programmes to break the cycle of violence. WAVE has identified many, worldwide, best practice methods and programmes to address violence and actively promotes their implementation in our communities today.
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Financial Issues
Age Concern - Elder Abuse info
Elder abuse is when an older person suffers because of: physical cruelty ; emotional neglect ; sexual abuse ; financial exploitation. If you are worried that someone you know may be suffering from elder abuse or if you need more information you can call the Action on Elder Abuse helpline on 0808 808 8141.
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Citizens Advice
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,000 locations, and by influencing policymakers.
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Everyclick
Everyclick is a search engine with a difference. It works just like any other major search engine but the difference with Everyclick is that you can raise money for your favourite charity. What’s more, you can choose which charity you would like to support from over 170,000 UK charities. Address: Cotswold House, Oxford Street, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire. GL56 0LA
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National Debtline
The helpline that provides FREE CONFIDENTIAL and INDEPENDENT ADVICE on how to deal with debt problems.
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Sexual Abuse and Assault
Coventry and Warwickshire Friend (LGBT)
Coventry and Warwickshire Friend are a voluntary organisation giving information, support and friendship to lesbians and gays, and their families and friends. Besides their telephone helpline, they offer face-to-face meetings, social groups, newsletters and printed information. They also refer people to agencies that can offer legal and medical advice.
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Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
The Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust was launched on the 1 October 2006, dedicated to providing Mental Health, Learning Disability and Substance Misuse services for the people of Coventry and Warwickshire.
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Rape or Sexual Abuse Support Project - RoSA
Confidential support for Survivors of rape or sexual abuse, men & women, individual & group support. Support for young survivors from the age of 13 years. In- house Volunteer Training provided plus training & support tailored to individual or agency requirements. 24 hour confidential answerphone. Address: P.O. Box 151, Rugby, Postcode CV21 3WR
Email rosa.support@btconnect.com
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Safeline
The objects of SAFELINE are to relieve suffering and advance education amongst people experiencing the after effects of the trauma of rape and sexual abuse, without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour or of political, religious or other opinions.
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Sahil Project
Sahil is a Registered Charity No: 1109863 and a Company Limited Registered No: 5283848 not for profit voluntary organisation. It was established in 1986 to provide help and support to Asian women experiencing mental health problems in Coventry and surrounding areas. Majority of our clients suffer from stress, isolation and depression.
Sahil is funded by the Coventry NHS Teaching Primary Care Trust and Coventry Social Services Department.
The project was primarily set up to offer practical and emotional support to Asian women experiencing stress and isolation.
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The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a national umbrella agency for over 120 specialist voluntary sector agencies providing a range of counselling, therapeutic and support services working with women, men and children who are victims/survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.
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Warwickshire Police
If you are in urgent need of assistance please call the police by dialling 999.
If you wish to report an incident that is not an emergency or discuss the situation with trained police officers within the Domestic Abuse Team please contact Warwickshire Police on 01926 415295.
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Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB)
The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) has been established to make the county an even safer place for children. The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board ensures that sound arrangements to protect children are in place in Warwickshire. The Board safeguards children by contributing to the prevention of harm and the promotion of the welfare of children in Warwickshire. The Board achieves these objectives by promoting inter-agency cooperation and collaboration
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Age Concern - Elder Abuse info
Elder abuse is when an older person suffers because of: physical cruelty ; emotional neglect ; sexual abuse ; financial exploitation. If you are worried that someone you know may be suffering from elder abuse or if you need more information you can call the Action on Elder Abuse helpline on 0808 808 8141.
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BPAS - British pregnancy advice service
bpas supports reproductive choice and health by advocating and providing high quality, affordable services to prevent or end unwanted pregnancies with contraception or by abortion. We also offer a range of other reproductive health services.
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Bristol Crisis Service for Women
is a national voluntary organisation that supports women in emotional distress. They particularly help women who harm themselves. What they do: We run a national helpline ; We produce information and publications about self-injury ; We offer talks and training courses to professionals ; We run and support self-help groups. Address: PO Box 654, Bristol, BS99 1XH. Email: bcsw@btconnect.com
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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
To be the leading professional body for counselling and psychotherapy and an automatic reference point for anyone seeking information on counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.
Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
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Broken Rainbow
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
The UK’s only National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline providing confidential support to all members of the LGBT community, their family and friends, and agencies supporting them. The helpline service is run by trained LGBT people who have an understanding of your sexual identity issues along with the impact domestic violence can have on your life.
Our objective is to relieve the distress and suffering caused to lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people by domestic violence and abuse, in particular but not exclusively by doing the following: Raising awareness in the LGBT community and elsewhere of the impact of homophobic, transphobic and same sex domestic violence on the lives of LGBT people.
The Helpline number is 0300 999 LGBT (5428)
All 0300 calls are the same price to ring as 01/02 landlines & included as part of any inclusive call minutes
Opening hours for the helpline are:
Mon 2pm-8pm
Wed 10 am-1pm
Thur 2pm-8pm
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First Person Plural
First Person Plural is a small UK-wide registered charity led by abuse survivors with first hand experience of complex dissociative distress. Address: PO Box 2537, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV4 4ZL, United Kingdom.
Email: fpp@firstpersonplural.org.uk
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ManKind Initiative
ManKind Initiative provides a helpline with trained staff which is open 10.00am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm every weekday. Their e-mail is admin@mankind.org.uk. If you wish to telephone their head office, between 10.00a.m. and 4.00p.m. Monday to Friday, our number is 01823 334244. They welcome calls from male victims of domestic violence and domestic abuse as well as calls from friends and family members of victims. ManKind Initiative's staff will give men a chance to talk about their experience and can give information to men on what their next steps could be.
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Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling service (RASAC)
The Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling service (RASAC) offers a free, confidential listening and support service for women and men who have been raped and/or sexually abused at any time in their lives, or for anyone who wants to talk about the effects of any unwanted sexual encounter.
Email rasac@rasac.org.uk
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Respect
Respect is the UK membership association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services. Our key focus is on increasing the safety of those experiencing domestic violence through promoting effective interventions with perpetrators.
Read more…
The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a national umbrella agency for over 120 specialist voluntary sector agencies providing a range of counselling, therapeutic and support services working with women, men and children who are victims/survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.
Read more…
Welsh Women's Aid
Welsh Women’s Aid is the national umbrella organisation representing local Women’s Aid groups in Wales. Their 34 member groups provide direct women-centred support in the community and in refuge to thousands of women and children who have or who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Read more…
Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland
Women’s Aid provides a wide range of services to women and children affected by domestic violence throughout Northern Ireland. We offer a safe place to stay in refuges or outreach support for those remaining at home.
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MOVE Ireland
MOVE Ireland is a national organisation that provides intervention programmes for perpetrators of domestic violence at a range of locations.
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Forced Marriage and Honour
Sahil Project
Sahil is a Registered Charity No: 1109863 and a Company Limited Registered No: 5283848 not for profit voluntary organisation. It was established in 1986 to provide help and support to Asian women experiencing mental health problems in Coventry and surrounding areas. Majority of our clients suffer from stress, isolation and depression.
Sahil is funded by the Coventry NHS Teaching Primary Care Trust and Coventry Social Services Department.
The project was primarily set up to offer practical and emotional support to Asian women experiencing stress and isolation.
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Warwickshire Police
If you are in urgent need of assistance please call the police by dialling 999.
If you wish to report an incident that is not an emergency or discuss the situation with trained police officers within the Domestic Abuse Team please contact Warwickshire Police on 01926 415295.
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Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB)
The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) has been established to make the county an even safer place for children. The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board ensures that sound arrangements to protect children are in place in Warwickshire. The Board safeguards children by contributing to the prevention of harm and the promotion of the welfare of children in Warwickshire. The Board achieves these objectives by promoting inter-agency cooperation and collaboration
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BAWSO Women's Aid
Advice, support and referrals for black and minority ethnic women and their children experiencing domestic violence 24hr call and refuge service.
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Forced marriage helpline
Called the ‘Honour Network’, the dedicated helpline is run by the charity Karma Nirvana, which helps survivors of honour crimes and forced marriages. The phone line will is staffed by survivors who understand what the victims are going through.
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Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Advice on forced marriages. Email: fmu@fco.gov.uk
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Southall Black Sisters
Southall Black Sisters provides information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counselling and support to women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence (including forced marriage and honour crimes). Their holistic services aim to help them escape violence and abuse and deal with a range of inter related problems.
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Alcohol and Substance Misuse
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
The Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust was launched on the 1 October 2006, dedicated to providing Mental Health, Learning Disability and Substance Misuse services for the people of Coventry and Warwickshire.
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Swanswell
Swanswell is a leading provider of services which help and support people in tackling their alcohol and/or drug related difficulties, and enable them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Address: Head Office, Suite 5, Hilton House, Corporation Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2DN
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Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team
Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team function is to support the Warwickshire Safer Communities Partnership to implement it’s responsibilities relating to the national strategies for drugs and alcohol.
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Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team
The Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team supports the work of the Warwickshire Community Safety Partnership to co-ordinate and plan actions to reduce the harm caused by drugs and alcohol, and to commission multiple services in Warwickshire. Although they don't offer a direct service themselves, a great deal of information on the effects of substance misuse, and the routes into treatment, can be found on their website.
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Warwickshire Police
If you are in urgent need of assistance please call the police by dialling 999.
If you wish to report an incident that is not an emergency or discuss the situation with trained police officers within the Domestic Abuse Team please contact Warwickshire Police on 01926 415295.
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Parenting
Warwickshire County Council Family Information Service
Free, impartial information and signposting service for Warwickshire families, children and young people (0-20 yrs), schools and practitioners. Email: fis@warwickshire.gov.uk
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Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team
The Warwickshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team supports the work of the Warwickshire Community Safety Partnership to co-ordinate and plan actions to reduce the harm caused by drugs and alcohol, and to commission multiple services in Warwickshire. Although they don't offer a direct service themselves, a great deal of information on the effects of substance misuse, and the routes into treatment, can be found on their website.
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Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB)
The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) has been established to make the county an even safer place for children. The Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board ensures that sound arrangements to protect children are in place in Warwickshire. The Board safeguards children by contributing to the prevention of harm and the promotion of the welfare of children in Warwickshire. The Board achieves these objectives by promoting inter-agency cooperation and collaboration
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