Help and advice About stalking Other sources of help Please note that Suzy Lamplugh Trust cannot accept responsibility for the content of any external sites. This information is for signposting only. Advice Citizens Advice Bureau A charity that helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers. They can provide advice about proceedings in the civil courts. Citizens Advice Scotland A charity that provides free, confidential, impartial advice about the rights and responsibilities of Scottish citizens. Domestic Abuse Helplines National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 A Freephone 24 Hour a day helpline, run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge. It is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. Scotland Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline 0800 027 1234 Scottish Women's Rights Centre 08088 010 789 Wales Welsh Women’s Aid - Live Without Fear Helpline 0808 80 10 800 Northern Ireland Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline 0808 802 1414 Other Domestic Abuse Services National Centre for Domestic Violence NCDV provides a free, fast emergency service to survivors of domestic violence, regardless of race, financial situation, gender or sexual orientation. They work closely with partner agencies and help people apply for an injunction quickly. Refuge Offer a range of services to support women and children experiencing domestic violence. Respect Phoneline 0808 802 4040 An information and advice line for anyone who is concerned about their violence or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner. Respect also provide advice to frontline workers. Helpline opening times are Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. Women's Aid Work to end violence against women and children, and support over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the country. Scottish Women's Aid Women’s Aid can offer advice and support to anyone experiencing domestic abuse. The national office can provide contact details for your local Women’s Aid group. Welsh Women's Aid WWA is the national umbrella organisation representing local Women’s Aid Groups situated throughout Wales. Our member groups provide direct services for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline 0808 80 10 100 If you are experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence, have experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence, or are worried about a friend or relative who is experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence – then call the All Wales Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Helpline for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. LGBT Domestic Abuse Support Galop Emotional and practice support for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse. GALOP run the LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline, which is open 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday, and can be reached on 020 7704 2040 or via email [email protected]. This is open to anyone in the UK who has experienced anti-LGBT+ violence, abuse or harassment and needs a safe space to talk. They provide independent advice, support and signposting to organisations that are local to you if you would like further support. The Helpline is run by LGBT+ people for LGBT+ people, and is completely confidential. Men Men's Advice Line 0808 801 0327 Men’s Advice line is a national freephone helpline for male victims of domestic violence and abuse. The Helpline welcomes calls from men in heterosexual or same sex relationships. They also provide advice to frontline workers. Helpline opening times are Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. Sexual Assault Lifecentre Lifecentre is a UK based charity that supports survivors of rape and sexual abuse. It offers a national helpline and counselling team based in Sussex, England. Rape Crisis Provide a range of services for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence, either as adults or children. The national helpline number listed above can also be used by male victims or friends and family of the victim. Rape Crisis Scotland Offers support and information to female, male and transgender survivors of sexual violence aged 13+ as well as family, friends and workers. Rape Crisis Scotland also offer support to victims of stalking, whether there is an overt sexual element or not. The Havens The Havens are specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted in the last 12 months. Their staff are fully trained and hugely experienced. They help men, women, children and young people of all ages. You can use The Havens services without having to report the assault to the police. Emotional Support British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy A directory of private therapists who have been accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Hypnotherapy Directory Find a qualified hypnotherapists in the UK. 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. Stalking Action Against Stalking (Scotland) Action Against Stalking was founded by Ann Moulds after she experienced a harrowing stalking ordeal. Ann lead the successful campaign for the introduction of stalking legislation in Scotland in 2010. This website provides helpful information for anyone who is being stalked. Protection Against Stalking Their goal is to work with professionals and organisations in partnership to improve the safety of stalking and harassment victims and for perpetrators of abuse to be held to account. Their website contains a lot of useful information and advice. Paladin Paladin will assist high risk victims throughout England and Wales. A number of Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers (ISACs) will ensure high risk victims of stalking are supported and that a co-ordinated community response is developed locally to keep victims and their children safe. Surviving Stalking Tracey Morgan was a victim of stalking and created this site, including her blog, for other victims and interested parties. Professionals National Stalking Clinic The National Stalking Clinic is a specialist service for the assessment and treatment of stalkers and their victims. It is run by the North London Forensic Service, part of the Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust. It provides a mobile service across the UK to interested parties including the courts, Probation Service, Police, mental health trusts and Social Services. Forced Marriage Forced Marriage Unit 020 7008 0151 / [email protected] The FMU is a joint initiative between the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Home Office. If you are worried that a friend or relative may be forced in to marriage then you can call them for advice and assistance. Karma Nirvana Provide support to all the victims of honour-based violence and forced marriage. They also run a national helpline that provides support and guidance. Other Digital Trust Information and support for staying safe online National Offender Management Service Victim Helpline 0300 060 6699 If you are a victim of crime or are related to a victim and have received unwanted contact from a prisoner (by letter or telephone) or are worried about their release from prison, contact the National Offender Management Service Victim Helpline. Shelter Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing. They give advice, information and advocacy to people in housing need. Victim Support Provide free and confidential help to victims of crime, their family, friends and anyone else affected. They give information, emotional support and practical help. You don’t have to report a crime to the police to get their help and can get support at any time, whenever the crime happened. Manage Cookie Preferences