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The National Association for People Abused in ChildhoodÌýis a charity that offers support, advice and guidance to adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse.

Phone: 0808 801 0331

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HAVOCA – Help for Adult Victims of Child AbuseÌýis run by survivors for adult survivors of child abuse. They provide support, friendship and advice for any adult whose life has been affected by childhood abuse. This includes a wealth of information online as well as allowing people to connect through The HAVOCA Survivor Forums for mutual support.

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SupportLineÌýoffers confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post.

To speak directly with a SupportLine worker in confidence call 01708 765200.

There is also information on their website.

Supportline: information and support for survivors of child abuse

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The NSPCCÌýis a charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. The charity has a free anonymous 24/7 helpline that provides help, advice and support to adults worried about a child.Ìý

Helpline: 0808 800 5000

Text: 88858

Email:Ìýhelp@nspcc.org.ukÌý

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WithScotlandÌýis a national resource to support professionals working with children and adults at risk of harm and abuse. It is hosted by the University of Stirling and funded by local authorities, Police Scotland, NHS and Scottish Government.

If you are a member of the public who is worried about the safety and wellbeing of a child you should report your concerns to the local area where the child lives. VisitÌýÌýand use the postcode search facility to find the contact details of the local council.

For further information use one of the following:

Phone: 01786 466320

Email:Ìýwithscotland@stir.ac.uk

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ChildLineÌýis the UK’s free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk.Ìý Trained counsellors are there to provide comfort, support and advice about any problem that’s on your mind.Ìý Contact them 24 hours a day, every day, by phone or via their website.

Helpline: 0800 1111 (calls are free from all existing networks – landline and mobile)

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SamaritansÌýis available for anyone struggling to cope round the clock, every single day of the year. They provide a safe place to talk where calls are completely confidential. Get in touch by phone or email or find the details for the local branch online

Phone: 08457 90 90 90

Email:Ìýjo@samaritans.org

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The Everyman ProjectÌýruns a programme that aims to help men to change their angry, violent or abusive behaviour. It also provides a support service for partners of men on the programme.

Phone: 0207 263 8884