Useful information

Victim Care Hub

Call: 08081 781641
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If you are personally a victim or witness of crime, please click here to self-refer for support from the Victim Care Hub.
Email: hub.hiow@victimsupport.org.uk
Adult referral: click here
Childrens referral: click here

Hampshire Police

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Call: 999 in an emergency
Call: 101 to report a crime or sexual assault

Yellow Door

A registered charity offering a wide range of specialist therapeutic, support and prevention services to anyone at risk from or affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence/abuse or other forms of interpersonal harm.
Visit the website
General Enquires: 023 8063 6312
Helpline: 023 8063 6313 (Wednesdays 3pm-6pm)
They offer services that are available to those who live in Southampton. Most of the services are also available to those from Western Hampshire including Eastleigh Borough and New Forest District. You can check if a service is available to you by looking at the table here. If you are unsure if this applies to you, please contact their general enquiry number.

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sexual Health Service

Provides Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) services across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton.
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Call: 0300 300 2016

Rape Crisis Counselling services

Rape Crisis England and Wales is a charity working to end sexual violence and abuse.
Your local Rape Crisis Centre will have more information about the services it provides.
Call: 0808 500 2222
35 of our member Rape Crisis centres offer longer-term support (such as counselling and advocacy) to young people aged 13-17, while 27 offer it to children aged 0-12. All of our member centres deliver longer-term support to women who have experienced child sexual abuse. Many also support other adult survivors.
Please contact your local centre to find out more.
If you're aged 16+, you can contact our free and confidential 24/7 Support Line.      
Are you under the age of 18? Please visit our 'Support for children and young people' page to find out what your options are and get help.

The Survivor’s Trust

The Survivor’s Trust is a national organisation supporting specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the voluntary sector.
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Call: 0808 801 0818 - Mon-Sat 10am-12.30pm    Mon-Fri 1.30pm-3pm    Sun-Thur 6pm-8pm


PARCS

Domestic and sexual abuse counselling Have you or someone you know been affected by sexual violence, sexual abuse or rape- we are here for you, to listen and believe. If you are an adult living in Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham, Havant, Waterlooville, Petersfield and surrounding areas and need to speak to someone who will listen, offer emotional support, practical information, and help with accessing other services
Call: 0300 222 5735
email: parcs@family-action.org.uk
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Victim Support

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. Contact our Supportline (24/7). We’ll give you information and support in confidence over the phone and direct you to your nearest office.
Call us for free on 08 08 16 89 111
email us
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NAPAC

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood - Supporting recovery from childhood abuse
Visit the website
Call: 0808 801 0331


START

A trauma informed support service which offers a range of specialist services across North, Central and the District of East Hampshire for anyone who has suffered sexual abuse.
Visit the website
Call: 01962 868 688 

Survivors UK

A National Charity supporting boys and men who have been raped or sexually assaulted.
Visit the website
Call: 0203 598 3898 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm - Emotional support Mon-Sun 12midday-8pm, closed bank holidays.

Safeline – National Male Survivor helpline

We provide dedicated specialist support services for male survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation, supporting (adults, teenagers and children) and those who support them. Professionals can refer with client present and consented. 
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Call: 0808 800 5005 - Mon 9am-7pm - Tues, Wed, Thur 9am-5pm - Fri 9am-4pm

Safeline National Support

A specialist sexual violence and abuse charity led by the needs of its clients. For cases of childhood sexual abuse that occurred before the age of 18, but clients must be over 16 years to use this support service.
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Call: 01926 402 498

Galop

National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence
Call: 0800 999 5428  
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Childline

A free, private and confidential service for people 18 and under, where you can talk about anything.
Website
0800 1111

NSPCC

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is a British child protection charity.
Website
0808 800 5000

Kooth

It can be hard to know what to do when you have something on your mind. That’s why Kooth is here. Free service and anonymous and we are here whenever you need us. Go to the website whenever you are worried, feeling low or just need someone to listen.
Text chat with our team, support you with whatever you are going through. Don’t have to give your name or address and you don’t need a referral from your doctor. Free to use, Live text chats with the team from 12 midday to 10pm on weekdays and from 6pm to 10pm at weekends.
Website

Barnardo’s

Helping children through the trauma of sexual abuse and exploitation. Also have ‘find support in your area’ via postcode or town or a key word.
Website

Imkaan

This is a UK national feminist umbrella organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls.
Website
email: info@imkaan.org.uk

Imkaan

Women's organisation dedicated to addressing violence against black and minoritised women and girls.
Website

Breaking the Silence

Support for male survivors of Asian, African, and African-Caribbean origin.
Website

The Traveller Movement

Support for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people.
Website

Beyond the streets

  • We work with women involved in the UK sex industry. 
  • We work to see women safe from coercion, violence and abuse. 
  • Working with women – providing person-centred and trauma informed support directly for women in east London and across the UK.
  • Increasing impact - through training, research, collaboration and shared learning, rooted in lived experience, we are working to ensure that: women involved in the UK sex industry are able to access specialist trauma-informed support services regardless of geographically.
  • women are able to access non-specialist support services without encountering stigma and judgmental behaviour.

Website
Referrals: 0300 302 0762 

National Ugly Mugs

Sex worker support: Working to end violence against sex workers. Members can sign up to share and get warnings about dangerous people, if anonymous can use beyond the streets to action for them. Licence plates, photos etc.
Freephone (sex workers): 0800 464 7669          
Email: admin@nationaluglymugs.org
General enquiries: 0161 629 9861
Our casework team are available 10am-4pm, Tuesday to Friday. Any messages or reports received outside of these hours will be responded to as soon as someone is available.
Our online chat is available in our members’ area during Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm and  Thursdays, 1pm-3pm
Website

Haven

Haven provides opportunities for women who have experienced, or are experiencing exploitation, gender abuse, or women who have had extreme adverse experiences to discover connection with others in a safe, relaxed, private space. Provide a warm welcome, some great refreshments, and a range of activities for women to enjoy, inc beauty treatments, crafts, workshop discussions and informative sessions. Pre school age children are welcome. Haven is a partnership between The Medaille Trust Moving On Project, Portsmouth City of Sanctuary, Vista and SPA 61. To create and maintain safety for women Haven can be accessed by referral only.
For more details contact Medaille Trust Moving on Project s.waight@medaille-trust.org.uk
Website

Vista

If you are looking for support or would like to speak with someone about volunteering, please call us on 07869 258165
We offer support to women involved in the sex industry past or present. We visit massage parlours, working flats and a strip club and offer regular one to one support – a non-judgmental, confidential listening ear with safety and next steps planning where a woman is seeking change, as well as holistic support to any woman affected by sexual exploitation. We offer advocacy, signposting and referrals and help with access to safe housing, drug and alcohol services, and sexual health. We offer prayer if that is welcome.
email: vista@harbourchurchuk.org
Website

You can find information and support for your mental health.
NHS Website

Samaritans

Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone.​​​​​​​
Website
116 123 (freephone)

Mind

The mental health charity, here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.​​​​​​​
Website
0300 123 3393

Shout

A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.​​​​​​​
Website
Text “SHOUT” to 85258

Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership

A group of local services and agencies in Hampshire working together to provide help and support for people affect by domestic abuse.
Website
03300 165 112

Stop Domestic Abuse

We help all those affected by domestic abuse by providing innovative and unique services. We provide community-based support to adults, children and young people affected by domestic abuse in need of advice, support and information tailored to their level of risk and support needs.

We support survivors to navigate the criminal justice system throughout all stages of their journey.  Our expert colleagues support victims who have made the brave decision to speak up about the abuse they have experienced and take their case to court.

We deliver one-to-one and group work for adults, children and young people to help them understand domestic abuse and improve their safety; and we deliver innovative projects in schools.

We increase understanding of domestic abuse through training for professionals in other organisations; and awareness-raising events for the general public.

Website

Our Advice Line covers Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton and is open to victims, professionals, perpetrators and friends or family of those affected by domestic abuse. You can also call this number to reach all other departments within Stop Domestic Abuse.: 0330 0533 630

This number will also get you through to the Hampshire Advice Line - 03300 165 112

Stop Domestic Abuse geographic areas

The Hampton Trust

Hampton Trust provides innovative solutions to rebuild lives, create safer communities and addressing the root cause of domestic abuse to rebuild lives. At Hampton Trust, we provide a range of innovative early interventions and programmes that help individuals rebuild their lives following experience with domestic abuse and other harmful behaviours. This includes those that have perpetrated or been the victim of domestic abuse, those whose experiences in life may have led to criminal offending, or young people who may benefit from support before harmful behaviours become entrenched. Our evidence-led services are continuously being updated and adapted based on impact, emerging trends, and user feedback to ensure we deliver interventions that work.

CARA - An early intervention for low risk, first time offenders of domestic abuse who have received a conditional caution. Available in Hampshire.

JUNO - A trauma informed, rehabilitative early intervention for women who have entered the criminal justice system as a result of minor offending and have received a conditional caution. Hampshire and IOW.

ISVA - A support service for victims of sexual violence (current and historic) on the Isle of Wight.


Website
023 8000 9898

Paragon

Services to support victims and survivors of stalking, domestic abuse and sexual violence. We are a specialist team and our mission is ‘together empowering change’ for individuals, families, and our communities. We are committed to ending violence against adults and children, and do this through empowering individual and communities to change. We know that for anyone living with domestic abuse, sexual violence or stalking, getting in touch with someone to help is really hard. Taking that first step can be scary and talking to someone you don’t know may seem strange. But we are here to help. When it’s safe and right for you, please contact one of our teams.

PARAGON is part of The YOU Trust and is their domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking team.


Website
Hampshire: 0800 916 9878
IOW: 0800 234 6266

Unwanted Prisoner Contact Service

A service to help if you are receiving unwanted contact from a prisoner or you are concerned about a prisoner's release.
Website
Call: 0300 060 6699 (available Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm).

DV Assist

The UK's only registered charity specialising in arranging Non-Molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders & Occupation Orders.​​​​​​​
Website
Call: 0300 0040 375

Refuge

Support service for Women and Children helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial, and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives- free from fear.​​​​​​​
Website
0808 2000 247

Women’s Aid

The national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.
Website
Email: info@womensaid.org.uk

If you are in need of information and support, please email us at helpline@womensaid.org.uk or contact a local domestic abuse service by using our Domestic Abuse Directory.

Men’s Advice Line

A helpline and support service for male victims of domestic abuse.​​​​​​​
Website
0808 801 0327

ManKind

A registered Charity helping men escape domestic abuse
Website
0808 800 1170

Portsmouth City of Sanctuary

Portsmouth City of Sanctuary (CIO) is an award-winning grassroots humanitarian organisation dedicated to supporting asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants in Portsmouth, Gosport, and the surrounding areas. Through direct action and compassionate support, our volunteer team works tirelessly to make a real difference in our local migrant community.​​​​​​​

Website

Breaking the Silence

National Service, independently accredited. Support for male survivors of Asian, African, and African-Caribbean origin.
Call: 01274 497535 Open 9am-5pm – Monday to Friday
Email: info@breaking-the-silence.org.uk
Website

The Traveller Movement

Support for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people. Including support for domestic abuse, education advocacy and discrimination advocacy.
call 020 7607 2002
email: info@travellermovement.org.uk
Website

We Are With You

A registered Charity providing free confidential support with alcohol and drugs. Also offers young person's service and MH support services.
Website

Be Drink Aware

The UK’s leading alcohol charity. Working with individuals, communities, industry, and governments to reduce alcohol harm across the UK.​​​​​​​
Website

Inclusion - Hampshire

Hampshire substance misuse service services
Website
Call: 0300 124 0103

Inclusion - Isle of Wight

Free confidential support, advice and treatment service for children and young people under 25.
Website
Call: 01983 526654 

Frank

A free and Friendly confidential drug advice service​​​​​​​
Website
Call: 0300 123 6600 24 hours a day 7 days a week 
Text 82111 text a question and FRANK will text you back

The Recovery Hub (Portsmouth Only)

Portsmouth free and confidential substance misuse service
Call: 02392 294 573
Website

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