S:VOX A voice for abuse survivors and those who support them
C/o St. James' Church, 236 Mitcham Lane, London SW16 6NT
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A new organisation set up by survivors for survivors of any sort of abuse, as a child or as an adult, including emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual abuse. Offering support, education and advocacy including a new fledgling network of self-help groups.
Christian Survivors of Sexual Abuse (CSSA)
Address only: c/o 38 Sydenham Villas Rd, Cheltenham, Glos. GL52 6DZ CSSA offers self-help support to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. There are self-help groups, a newsletter and occasional retreats and services of worship. Help is offered to churches and groups wanting to plan their own survivor-orientated service. They also publish prayer cards and a helpful booklet for churches.
MACSAS
PO Box 46933, London, E8 1XA Support and networking for people who have experienced sexual abuse by clergy or others in ministry.
NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)
NAPAC, 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH Freephone helpline 0800 085 3330 Monday - Friday: 12 noon - 8pm Saturday - 9am - 12 noon info@napac.org.uk Web: www.napac.org.uk
Support, campaigning, information, literature for survivors and their supporters and an information line supporting adults who were abused in childhood.
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP
Tel: 0870 443 5162 Web: www.bacp.org
Professional body for therapists, provides lists of qualified therapists and guidance on good practice.
POPAN The Prevention of Professional Abuse Network
52-53 Russell Square, London WC1B 4HP Tel: 020 7631 5254 Email: info@popan.org.uk Web: www.popan.org.uk
In addition to support for people who have experienced professional abuse, POPAN provides training and consultancy to voluntary and statutory organisations on abuse prevention and response.
Women's Aid Federation England
PO Box 391, Bristol, BS99 7WS Tel: 0117 944 4411 Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Web: www.womensaid.org.uk
Support, advice, information and referrals for women experiencing domestic violence. Makes direct referrals to refuges. Also training, research and policy development.
MIND
Granta House, 15-19 Broadway, Stratford, London E15 4BQ
Contact for details of your local MIND association, support and training for people experiencing mental distress and mental health services users and staff.
Self Harm Alliance (SHA)
PO Box 61, Cheltenham, Glocs. GL51 8YB Helpline: 01242 578820 Email: selfharmalliance@aol.com Web: www.selfharmalliance.org
Survivor-led voluntary group supporting people who self-harm.
National Self Harm Network (NSHN)
PO Box 7264, Nottingham NG1 6WJ Email: info@nshn.co.uk Web: www.nshn.co.uk
Support, information and training for people who self-harm and their supporters.
Anorexia Bulimia Care (ABC)
PO Box 173, Letchworth, Herts. SG6 1XQ Tel: 01462 423 351 Email: anorexiabulimiacare@ntlworld.com Web: www.anorexiabulimiacare.co.uk
Christian organisation providing support, resources and information for people who self-harm and their supporters.
Churches Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS)
PO Box 133, Swanley, Kent BR8 7UQ Tel: 0845 1204550 Fax: 0845 1204552
Email: a href="mailto:info@ccpas.co.uk">info@ccpas.co.uk Web: www.ccpas.co.uk
NSPCC
42 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3NH Tel: 0207 8252500
Voice for the Child in Care
Unit 4 Pride Court, 80-82 White Lion Street, London N1 9PF. Tel: 020 7833 5792, Provides free advocacy & support for children & young people who are in contact with Social Services & having problems with them.
Kidscape
2 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH Tel: 020 7730 3300 Email: contact@kidscape.org.uk Web: www.kidscape.org.uk
TAG
PO Box 465, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2YL Email: chairman@tag-uk.net Web: www.tag-uk.net Tel: 01793 528077
A group studying and supporting work concerning trauma, abuse and dissociation. Provides newsletter, training, networking, consultancy and information. Welcomes contribution of survivors.
