Other resources
Self-help: websites, leaflets and podcasts
The Survivors’ Trust - self help resources for survivors of rape and sexual abuse
An amazing website filled with specialist trauma informed resources for survivors of rape and/or sexual abuse, to support them on their recovery journey.
Women’s Aid - Survivor’s Handbook
A website guide for women who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Beacon House - resources on the topic of trauma
A website providing free therapeutic resources which explain what trauma is and how it manifests in the body and our behaviours.
Galop LGBT+ forums and resources
A range of self help resources from Galop, the LGBT+ anti-violence charity is available here.
Pantosaurus - new children’s book from the NSPCC
The NSPCC’s new children book Pantosaurus helps children to understand that their body belongs to them and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Stalking leaflets from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Includes information on what to do if you’re being stalked, how to record evidence and myths and facts about stalking. Access here.
Podcasts aimed at survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Hidden Harm podcasts aimed at survivors of childhood sexual abuse, from the charity CIS’ters.
6 brave stories of domestic abuse
Listen to 6 TED talks from men and women who are challenging and tackling domestic abuse.
Information on tech safety
Information from the domestic abuse charity Refuge on how to keep yourself safe whilst using technology.
Kooth - free online mental health support for children and young people
Kooth provides articles and discussion boards on mental health issues, plus access to free online counsellors.
Kwell - free online mental health support for adults
Kwell provides free online counsellors, articles on mental health and community discussion boards.
Other organisations that can support you
Please note, if you would like to receive immediate help out of office hours for rape, sexual exploitation, domestic or sexual abuse - please visit our Out of Hours page which lists organisations and helplines which can support you during the weekend and overnight.
Local support
The Bridgeway – Sexual Assault Support Service in Cumbria:
Local helpline: 0808 118 6432
Helpline open 24/7, every day of the year.
Victim Support Cumbria - for victims of any crime
Local victim care support team: 0300 303 0157
National helpline: 0808 1689 111
The national helpline is open 24/7, every day of the year.
www.freedom-project-west-cumbria.org.uk
07712 117986
The Freedom Project West Cumbria offer support for domestic violence in West Cumbria, during office hours Monday to Friday.
Cumbria Mental Health Crisis Team
0300 123 9015 or freephone 0800 652 2865.
The service is for adults of all ages and young people, who are needing to speak to someone urgently about their mental health.
www.mindlinecumbria.org
0300 561 0000
Mindline Cumbria - mental health support in Cumbria, Mon to Friday 12pm - 11pm , Sat and Sun 5pm - 11pm.
National support
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (run by Refuge)
National helpline: 0808 2000 247
Helpline aimed at women, open 24/7, every day of the year.
The Survivors Trust Helpline - for survivors of sexual assault, rape and sexual abuse
National helpline: 08088010818
Open Monday- Friday 10- 8.30pm, Sat 10-12.30, 1.30-4.30pm, 6-8.30pm Sun 1.30-4.30 , 6-8.30pm
Respect - men’s advice line for domestic abuse
National helpline: 08088010327
Survivors UK - safeline for male survivors of rape or sexual abuse National helpline: 0808800508
Rape Crisis - umbrella body for a network of independent rape crisis centres
National helpline: 0808 802 9999
Helpline open 12:00-14:30 and 19:00-21:30 every day of the year.
www.suzylamplugh.org
0808 802 0300
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust runs the national stalking helpline, which is open 9.30am - 4pm, every weekday except for Wednesdays when it is open 1pm - 4pm.
Young Minds Parents Helpline
08080 802 5544
Advice to parents and carers worried about a child or young person under 25.
Open Monday to Friday 9.30-4.00pm.
www.childline.org.uk
0800 1111
Childline - a free, private and confidential service where children can talk about anything, 9am – 3.30am, 365 days per year. This service is run by the NSPCC.
www.galop.org.uk
0800 999 5428
National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans+ Domestic Abuse Helpline, Monday to Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
www.samaritans.org
116 123
Samaritans - 24/7 helpline for people in crisis.
karmanirvana.org.uk
0800 5999 247
Karma Nirvana is a national charity supporting victims of honour-based violence and forced marriage. The charity runs a helpline which is open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.