Supportline
Support for children, young adults and adults including those affected by sexual, emotional and physical abuse.
01708 765200
www.supportline.org.uk
NSPCC
Help for adults concerned about a child.
0808 800 5000
Childline
Line for children to talk about anything. No problem is too big or too small.
0800 1111
Stop It Now!
Confidential helpline for discussing concerns about child sexual abuse.
Learning disability
Challenging Behaviour Foundation
For families & professionals caring for children & adults with severe learning disabilities & challenging behaviour.
0300 666 0126
National Autistic Society
For impartial, confidential advice and support on autism for anyone affected by, or researching autism.
0808 800 4104
Sexual abuse
The Survivors Trust
Support & advice for anyone who has experienced rape or sexual abuse.
0808 801 0818
www.thesurvivorstrust.org
MOSAC (Mothers of Sexually Abused Children)
Supporting all non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.
0800 980 1958
www.mosac.org.uk
National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
Support line for adults who have suffered any type of abuse in childhood.
0808 801 0331
www.napac.org.uk
Elder abuse
Action on Elder Abuse
Help and advice on all aspects of elder abuse.
080 8808 8141
National Dementia Helpline
Information, support and advice about dementia.
03002221122
Domestic abuse
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Freephone 24hr national domestic violence helpline.
England: 0808 2000 247
Bright Sky UK
A directory of resources to help you find support in your area.
Financial Abuse
Turn2Us
For advice and support concerning financial security.
Cifas
Action against financial fraud for individuals and organisations.
Abuse in sport
NSPCC dedicated footballers’ hotline
Free helpline for adults who experiences sexual abuse as a young footballer.
0800 023 2642
Mental health
Thinkaction
Support for people with mild to severe mental health difficulties.
0300 012 0012
Mind Infoline
Information on mental health and where to get help.
0300 123 3393
Addiction
Drinkline
A free helpline for people concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s.
0300 123 1110
FRANK
Friendly, confidential advice about drugs and drug use.
0300 123 6600
Advocacy
POhWER
Information, advice, support and advocacy services in England – to help your voice be heard.
0300 456 2370
VoiceAbility
If you need support, VoiceAbility will help you to speak up and be heard, have rights respects & be at the heart of decisions.
01223555800
Other
Victim Support
For anyone affected by crime in England or Wales.
08 08 16 89 111
Samaritans
Emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicide.
08457 90 90 90 (24hrs)
Stop Hate Crime
Reporting + support for victims, witnesses & third parties.
0800 138 1625
Find your local safeguarding adults board
You can always contact your local Adult Services/Safeguarding Adults Team to discuss a concern and obtain advice.