Information on different support services available to you.
The University lists a range of external organisations. These include:
Samaritans (Brighton and Hove district)
They offer telephone support for any person who is having suicidal thoughts or experiencing a range of issues which they would like to talk about.
Call 116123 / 0330 094 5717
The Saturn Centre - Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
Offers free support and practical help to anyone in Sussex who has experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse.
Call: 01293 600469 (0800 033 7797 Out of Hours)
Rape Crisis (England & Wales)
Helpline for women and girls who are survivors of rape, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or any form of sexual violence.
Call: 0808 802 9999 (open 12:00-14:30 and 19:00-21:30)
Mankind UK
Advice and support for men who have been affected by unwanted sexual experiences. (support - telephone advice, one-to-one counselling and group therapy).
Call: 01273 911680
Men’s Advice Line
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence.
Call: 0808 801 0327 (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm)
National Domestic Violence Helpline
National service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues, and others calling on their behalf – includes online chat service.
Call: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours freephone)
National Stalking Helpline (Run by Suzy Lamplugh Trust)
If you or someone you know is being made to feel harassed or intimidated by the behaviour of another person. If you are unsure what can be done about this person’s behaviour. If you feel that you, your friend, or family member are at risk of emotional or physical harm from another person.
Call: 0808 802 0300 (9.30am to 4pm on weekdays, except Wed PM, closed Bank Holidays)
Refuge
Run a range of specialist services to help survivors access safety and rebuild their lives. They have culturally specific services and give advice and support in specialist areas including ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage and slavery.
Call: 0808 2000 247 (24 hour helpline) / 0808 801 0327 (Men’s helpline)
Rise (Brighton and Hove)
Rise is a Brighton-based charity helping people affected by domestic abuse, service ranges from providing direct advice to refuge accommodation.
Call: 01273 622 822 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30-12:30)
Victim Support
Victim Support for people affected by crime and traumatic incidents.
Call: 0300 323 9985 (specialist line for abuse) / 0808 168 9274 (mainline 09:00-17:00) / 0808 1689 111 (Out of Hours)