Resources
This page is aimed at helping you to understand your options for finding specialist support in the UK. As part of the support that Safe Spaces offers, our caseworkers would be happy to spend time talking you through these specialist agencies and tools. We are also happy to make referrals to any of the agencies on your behalf.
However, if you would rather contact these agencies directly, we hope the information below is useful to you.
“Thank you, Safe Spaces! I had a completely LIFE CHANGING call yesterday on the out of hours helpline.
All of you are doing such an amazing job.
I can’t thank you all enough.”
Resources
This page is aimed at helping you to understand your options for finding specialist support in the UK. As part of the support that Safe Spaces offers, our caseworkers would be happy to spend time talking you through these specialist agencies and tools. We are also happy to make referrals to any of the agencies on your behalf.
However, if you would rather contact these agencies directly, we hope the information below is useful to you.
“Thank you, Safe Spaces! I had a completely LIFE CHANGING call yesterday on the out of hours helpline. All of you are doing such an amazing job. I can’t thank you all enough.”
For Church of England reporting/safeguarding information – Church of England Safeguarding
For Church In Wales reporting/safeguarding information – Church In Wales Safeguarding
For Catholic Church reporting/safeguarding information – Catholic Church Safeguarding
For Catholic religious order reporting/safeguarding information – Catholic Religious Life Safeguarding
For information to report a crime to the police – Contact us | Police UK
Safe Spaces do not claim to be experts in all facets of church-related abuse, or a one-stop shop which suits everyone’s individual needs.
There are many survivor-led support groups and organisations across the UK with lived experience and understanding of the considerable impact that church-related abuse can have on survivors. Here are some links to other organisations who may be able to provide you with additional or alternative sources of support.
Survivors Voices – A survivor led group offering a range of services, including peer support, education and training, activism and research.
House of Survivors – A Survivor led group campaigning for change and to get the voices of survivors heard any those in positions of power within the Anglican Church.
There are many mental health support services available if you are struggling or in crisis, who can help stabilise and support you when you feel you cannot cope alone. There is never any shame in reaching out for help when you need it.
Safe Spaces – As well as our normal hours, Safe Spaces operate an out of hours helpline between 1700-2100 Monday to Friday, 0900-1300 Saturdays, and 1300-1700 on Sundays.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Helpline and webchat operating 5pm – Midnight Daily
CALM also offer a wealth of resources for suicidal thoughts and mental health support, articles and interviews with mental health ambassadors and opportunities to get involved with fundraising.
Helpline: 0800 58 58 58
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Mind – Mind is a collection of resources and information to help you understand what you are going through, as well as identify the right support for you, whether it is an emergency, you are in crisis, or looking for long term help.
Helpline: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention – Papyrus offer support to people under 35 who are having suicidal feelings, and to people who are worried about someone who is having suicidal feelings.
Helpline: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 07860 039 967
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Samaritans – Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk 24/7. They offer a confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress, despair, or suicidal thoughts. They also offer a self-help app that can help you manage and understand your feelings.
Helpline: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org (replies my take several days)
Shout – UK’s 24/7 Crisis Text Service – Shout is a 24/7 SMS/text Mental Health support service.
Simply text SHOUT to 85258 to access mental health support if you are struggling.
Text: 85258
Website: www.giveusashout.org