It can sometimes be helpful to get in touch with local or national organisations for additional support, or if you would prefer to speak to someone outside of the University. Below are some services which may be useful for you. These services are also listed within the specific area/s of support.
Unacceptable Behaviour Support
- Juniper Lodge (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) (0116 2221542) - discrete medical, emotional, and practical support to anyone that has been subject to sexual assault. If you would like support in travelling to Juniper Lodge, call University security on 0116 252 2023
- Jasmine House (0116 255 5962) - free and confidential services following any form of sexual violence either recently or in the past
- First Step (0116 254 8535) - supporting male rape and sexual abuse survivors & their supporters living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
- Survivors UK (0203 5983 898) - offers a helpline and online advice for male survivors of sexual assault and rape
- Quetzal Project (0333 101 4280) - supporting women recovering from the trauma of childhood abuse
- For further information, self-help tools and to find support outside of Leicestershire please visit the Rape Crisis website or call 0808 802 9999
- National Domestic Violence Helpline (0808 2000 247) - Freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Violence Abuse Helpline
- Freeva (0808 80 200 28) - sexual and domestic violence services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
- Women’s Aid Leicestershire (0808 2000 247) - supporting women and children fleeing domestic and sexual abuse
- Mankind (01823 334 244) - a confidential helpline for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or abuse
- Galop (0800 999 5428) - emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse
- Respect UK (0808 8024040) - supporting victims and perpetrators of domestic violence
- National Stalking Helpline (0808 802 0300) - freephone helpline open 09:30 - 16:00 weekdays, except for Wednesday when it is open 13:00 to 16:00. The Helpline is not open on bank holidays
- Paladin (0203 866 4107) - The National Stalking Advocacy Service provides trauma informed support, advice and advocacy to high risk victims of stalking. 9am-3pm Monday-Friday except Wednesdays when the line is open 10am-5pm
- Free from Fear Project - a local project within Leicester/shire supporting victims of stalking by providing emotional and practical support. You can refer into this service by calling: 07966 391 823 or by emailing stalking@wallaction.org.uk
- Karma Nirvana (0800 5999 247) - supporting victims of Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage
- The Halo Project - a charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse, forced marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Call: 01642 683 045 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
- Zinthiya Trust (0116 254 5168) - working to alleviate abuse and poverty
- Trade Sexual Health (0116 254 1747) - a health and sexual health charity, providing free, confidential health advice, information, services and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
- Leicester LGBT Centre (0116 254 7412) - supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
- The New Futures Project (0116 251 0803) - supporting anyone involved in or at risk of exploitation through prostitution
- Victim Support (0808 16 89 111) - supporting people affected by crime or traumatic events
- Victim First (0800 953 9595) - supporting victims through their journey of recovery in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
- The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network: https://www.baatn.org.uk/free-services
- Qwell- Online support service offering online support as well as 1-1 chat based counselling with a qualified counsellor. Counsellors are available from 12noon to 10pm on weekdays and 6pm to 10pm at weekends, every day of the year on a drop in basis. No referral is required- please visit their website to register.
- Togetherall- a free online mental health support community, available 24/7. Access a variety of courses and resources to help manage mental health. The platform is ran by trained professionals and allows users to share anonymously and receive support from others. No referral required- please visit their website to register.
- National Bullying Helpline (0845 22 55 787) - offer practical help and support to anyone experiencing bullying
- NHS Mental Health Support- If you are in need of urgent NHS Mental Health Support you should call the 24-hour Central Access Point via 111 (option 2). If it’s a life-threatening emergency please call 999 and ask for an ambulance.