Where can I get support?
This list was put together by the Equality and Diversity team.
LGBTQ+
Switchboard LGBT - 0300 330 0630
Being gay is okay - Information and advice for gay, lesbian, bisexual and unsure under twenty-fives.
(NOTE: Some parts of the website are inaccessible at school)
The Trevor Project- Can also quickly hide the page by pressing ESC 3 times, in quick succession.
Sexual Assault/Harassment
(NOTE: Women’s Aid not accessible at school)
The Survivors Trust - Provides a helpline as well as a lot of information surrounding rape and sexual assault, for men and women.
08088 010818 - Helpline mentioned on website
Child Abuse
Provides a helpline for adults concerned about a child - 0800 800 5000
Domestic abuse
Refuge provides expert help for women and children against domestic abuse, as well as men (although to a limited capacity, and usually directs you to the men’s advice line, mentioned below). They also run a 24hr domestic abuse helpline, which can be easily accessed on their website. You can also easily hide the website, if you wish to do so.
Provides a helpline dedicated specifically to men, with a freephone number and email address, also offering help for family and friends of the victim.
Contains information for people that are part of a violent relationship and also provides some advice for those that wish to help someone leave a violent relationship.
Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service
Police station - Rugby, CV21 2DH
0808 2000 247
Disability
Kids Helpline. 1800 55 1800
RACISM
If you do not wish to go to the police, you can talk to Crimestoppers. You will not have to give a statement, or go to court.
Telephone: 0800 555 111 (free to call)
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights across England, Scotland and Wales.
Phone: 0808 800 0082
The Monitoring Group is a London based organisation that provides support to victims of race and religious hate crime through the provision of information, advice, advocacy, and representation.
Report anti-semitism and find out more about the issue.
General
Provides non-judgmental support and information for young people under 25 on a variety of issues including mental wellbeing, sex & relationships, exam stress, money, drugs and self-harm.
Phone: 0808 808 4994
Samaritans are known for their general support, and all call centre agents have training to support people with a variety of issues. Can be extremely helpful if you just need someone to talk to.
116123 - free phone line