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.

0808 1000 900


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.

Start here.


Financial Abuse

Turn2Us

For advice and support concerning financial security.

Start here.

Cifas

Action against financial fraud for individuals and organisations.

Start here.


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.

Access our safeguarding adults board directory.