Who can help?

General support organisations

Childline

Childline is a free, confidential service for children and young people (under 19) in the UK. You can chat, email or visit the website which includes a range of support resources and advice.

Some examples include, mental health, gender identity, exam stress, gangs, games, activities and many more.

Samaritans

Samaritans support people in moments of crisis but are also taking action to prevent the crisis. They support people to find ways to cope and teach skills to be there for others.

In prisons, schools, hospitals and on the rail network, Samaritans are working with people who are going through a difficult time and training others to do the same.

The Mix

The Mix is a charity that provides online support and advice for young people on various topics, such as mental health, relationships, money, education and more. Support is free, confidential and anonymous.

They have a peer-led and moderated community, one-to-one webchats, counselling service, crisis support messenger or a range of support content. There are also real-life stories, digital tools, games, apps and links to other students.

Victim Support

Victim support offer free, confidential, and independent support to help you move beyond the impact of crime. They also help friends, family and other people involved. It doesn’t matter when the crime took place or if it has been reported to the police. They can support you to feel safer and secure but also to understand your rights and the services you are entitled to. They also have information around going to court and what the experience might look like.

Victim Lincs

Victim Lincs is a service put in place by the Police and Crime Commissioner as part of their victim strategy. They want all victims and survivors to be aware of their rights, have access to support and have a say in what that support is. They have a directory on the website full of services to explore the different support options available or you can contact to discuss.

Fearless

Fearless is a site where you can access non-judgemental information about crime and criminality. You can also report information about a crime 100% anonymously.

#Knifefree

A campaign involving real life stories from young people who made the decision not to carry knives. It explores the consequences of carrying a knife.

Disrespect Nobody

A campaign to prevent domestic violence by challenging attitudes and behaviours amongst young people. It provides information and resources on healthy relationships, consent, abuse and violence.

CEOP

CEOP is from the National Crime Agency and supports children and young people who are worried about how someone is communicating online or has experienced online sexual abuse or grooming.

Street Safe

StreetSafe is a service that allows you to report safety concerns in public places without giving us your name (anonymously). This includes issues like poorly lit streets, abandoned buildings, or vandalism, as well as instances where you feel unsafe due to someone following or verbally abusing you.

Support on online image sharing

Internet Watch Foundation

The Internet Watch Foundation is made up of a team of over 70 diverse people including front-line analysts and image classification assessors who spend each and every working day assessing images and videos of children suffering sexual abuse.

Report Remove (from Childline and the Internet Watch Foundation)

Report remove helps young people under the age of 18 in the UK to confidentially report sexual images and videos of themselves and remove them from the internet. They also offer the option to speak to a trained Childline counsellor to support you.

Support for sexual harassment or violence

Spring Lodge

Spring lodge is a sexual assault referral centre for over 18s. They have a range of information including the next steps depending on how long ago the incident was. They also have resources and information if you are trying to support a friend who has been sexually assaulted. They also sign post individuals who are under 18 to the correct support.

Spring lodge is designed to make people feel comfortable in a distressing time by not feeling clinical like a hospital or a police station. You can explain what has happened to a trained counsellor rather than an officer in their full uniform which is recorded.

NWCH

NWCH is a central hub to support young people, adults, couples, and families within Lincolnshire. They have a specially designed rooms which support client’s needs. They offer counselling which is a safe space to talk about what ever you want to no matter how big or small you think it is. They can just listen or help you to explore options so you can choose what decisions you might want to make.

Lincolnshire Rape Crisis

Lincolnshire Rape Crisis offer trauma informed therapeutic and advocacy support to anyone who has experienced sexual violence at any point in their life. They work with children and adults. They offer face to face trauma informed support services and counselling, ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Adviser) services, and Young person & Childrens services.

Children and young people sexual assault service (East Midlands)

East Midlands sexual assault service supports children and young people and young adults with learning disabilities who have been raped or sexually abused. They support people from the initial medical examination through to follow up care and therapeutic support.

You don’t wait in a waiting room with other people you are directed straight through to where you need to be.

Lincolnshire domestic abuse specialist service

Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service offers online support and advice for all domestic abuse victims. They also provide intervention services for adults, children and young people. They also work on prevention to intervene before the harm has occurred or for further harm, to protect victims and support their recovery.

Umbrella counselling

Umbrella counselling is a service which aims to provide affordable counselling for those over the age of 13. They support people who have experienced sexual abuse and/or rape and their families. They also support people who have experienced domestic abuse/abusive relationships, with anxiety, depression, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Also, those with complex mental health needs, anger issues or low self-esteem.

Rape Crisis England and Wales

Rape Crisis England and Wales have lots of information and support if something sexual has happened to you without your consent. They break everything down, step by step for what you can do next whether it happened recently or some time ago.