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Links to other relevant organisations

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Other Counselling Services and Providers

www.aest.org.uk (Abused, Empowered, Survive, Thrive). Childhood sexual abuse survivor support. A website by survivors of sexual abuse for survivors of sexual abuse.

www.angelfire.com/super2/p_bhaskar/  A website by Pooja (meaning worship) about her personal experiences with emotional/mental and sexual abuse.  There are articles about her personal journey, anger, guilt and shame, confronting the abuser, letters to her abuser and other helpful links and resources.

www.angelsinnight.org A site for kids and adults alike who have been affected by child abuse. It provides safe chat rooms and bags of information.

www.aurorahealthfoundation.org.uk this a new charity and therapy practice based in South West London specifically for adult men and women survivors of sexual abuse, victims of violent crime and their partners. Its unique approach provides a range of complementary therapies, counselling and support services in a confidential setting. The AHF helps clients to develop strategies for coping positively with daily life, reduce their stress and help with recovery from their trauma(s)

www.bacp.co.uk The BACP is a large organisation that many counsellors around the UK are registered with. They're not only a charity but also an accrediting body.

www.bpdworld.org A website committed to raising awareness and reducing the sitgma of mental health, but focusing on borderline personality disorder (BPD).

www.counselling-directory.org.uk  a free, confidential service listing over 1000 counsellors

www.crcl.org.uk The Colchester Rape Crisis Line is a confidential and non-judgemental support service for women and young people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted - either recently or in the past - and this could involve a stranger, friend or family member.  Helpline: 01206 769 795 (24hr answerphone).  Please leave a message with your contact details and someone will get back to you about how CRCL might be able to help you.

www.dabsbooks.co.uk  DABS bookshop: the specialist, confidential mail order service for people who have been abused and those who live or work with them.

www.dancinginthedarkness.com This site serves as a safe haven for survivors of sexual abuse to share their thoughts and fears as well as words of hope and courage for others like them. The author of the website is a survivor of rape.

www.firstpersonplural.org.uk This is a UK survivor-led association for dissociative survivors of abuse and trauma and their allies

www.forwarduk.org.uk is an international non govermental organisation that works to advance the sexual and reproductive health and human rights of African girls and women and can offer advice on female circumcision or FMG as it is now known

www.havoca.org  Havoca is an organisation dedicated to provide Help for Adult Victims of Child abuse it is dedicated to provide support, infomation and education to any adult whose life has been affected by childhood abuse.

www.thehavens.org.uk  for anyone ( women, men and children) in London who has been raped or sexually assaulted can come to the Havens. The Havens has specially trained, experianced professionals who offer medical help and advice, counselling and practical and emotional support.

www.lanternproject.org.uk (Formerly known as Victims No Longer) A website supporting victims of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, racial abuse and bullying.

www.male-rape.org.uk  Support for men who have been raped or sexually assaulted and support for male survivors of abuse.

www.malesurvivor.org A site commited to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism.

www.mankinduk.co.uk Mankind UK is a support and resource service for men who have been sexually abused, sexually assaulted and/or raped.

www.maytree.org.uk A sanctuary for the suicidal. Maytree offers a short stay in a safe residential setting where you can talk, reflect and rest and restore hope. Maytree is a place where you will be heard, respected and accepted, without judgement and in confidence.  A sanctuary for the suicidal. Maytree offers a short stay in a safe residential setting where you can talk, reflect and rest and restore hope. Maytree is a place where you will be heard, respected and accepted, without judgement and in confidence.

www.met.police.uk/saphire The Saphire Project specialises in investigating rape and sexual assault cases and to provide victims with the support and care they need.

www.menweb.org/sexabuse.html Scott Abraham reviews eight books for men who were sexually abused in childhood.

www.mosac.org.uk MOSAC is a voluntary organisation supporting all non abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.

www.napac.org.uk  the National Association for people abused in childhood provide support and information for survivors.

www.nshn.co.uk/index.html A website providing support to people who self-harm and the people it affects.  It is a survivor-led organisation.  There is also a forum on this site and membership is free.

www.oneinfour.org Our sister charity for those based in Ireland that provides support and resources to people who have experianced childhood sexual abuse or violence.

RAINS has no website but a helpline largely for other professionals eg:counsellors, CPN's, etc who may be having first contact with ritual abuse and need support. They can also recomend safe and suitable therapists in peoples area. There is always an answer machine and messages will be responded to, there is often also a direct answer during office hours 01483898600.

www.rasac.org.uk  The Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service offers a free, cofidential listening and support service for women and men who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives or for anyone who wants to talk about the effects of any unwanted sexual encounter.

www.respond.org.uk Respond supports those with learning disabilities, their families, carers and professionals affected by trauma and abuse.

www.rightsofwomen.org.uk  Rights of Women works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights. They offer a legal advice line and an extensive links page with other organisations that can help women.

www.samaritans.org.uk  the Samaritans offer confidential, emotional telephone support 24 hours a day.

www.sane.org.uk  Sane is one of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. SANE's national out of hours telephone helpline offers practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems. They are open 1pm to 11pm every day 0845 7678000

www.siari.co.uk (Self-Injury And Related Issues) A UK resource offering information and support to self-injurers and their supporters.

www.stopitnow.org.uk Stop It Now is a public information and awareness raising campaign regrading child sexual abuse.

www.survivorsuk.org providing information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused. Helpline is open Monday , Tuesday, Thursday 0845 1221201

 
 

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