Contact for free, confidential, non-judgemental support around self-injury and related issues. All services open Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm – 9.30pm.
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The Sands national helpline provides a safe, confidential place for anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby.
OSARCC is a confidential service offering support to survivors in Oxfordshire who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Sometimes it might feel like no one understands what you are going through and coping with the everyday effects of pre and postnatal depression can be isolating and stressful. The PANDAS helpline is available from 9am to 8pm every day. Their dedicated volunteer team are on hand to offer support, advice and can help to signpost to other organisations if necessary.
Supportline offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. They work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self-esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life. They also offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post.
Issues dealt with include depression, anxiety, mental health, domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, childhood abuse, and self-harm
NAPAC provides the only free national support service for adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse. We offer specialist, confidential support to all adult survivors of any type of abuse, including physical, sexual, ritual and emotional abuse or neglect.
MindOut is a mental health service run by, and for lesbians, gay men, bisexual, trans and queer people. They provide an online chat service, advocacy and advice & information by email, phone or online chat.
Providing information and advice on a wide range of mental health-related topics over the phone, by email, or online. The team provides support on a range of topics including: Types of mental health problems, where to get help by signposting to national and local services. They can also supply information on advocacy and children and young people.
They are there to help yourself or someone you know who is struggling, whether this may be a family member or friend. Their aim is to give people the support and respect they deserve, and do not judge, but are merely a listening service.
The Mental Health Foundation is a charity specialising in research and policy development, with a focus on preventing mental health problems. We are not able to advise people directly on their personal circumstances.
The ManKind Initiative is a national charity (registered in 2001) providing an information, support and signposting service to male victims of domestic abuse and their families.
The helpline is manned by trained people who give information and support on all aspects of domestic abuse. They signpost people to refuges, local authorities and other support services where appropriate.