Links

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This page contains links which may be of interest; several centre on services in the UK. This is not an exhaustive list, and agencies/charities/organisations may close due to lack of funding, or their services may change. Always check before you invest. Links appear in no particular order.

Important Note: None of the links to services below are intended to replace any medical advice you may have received or treatment you may be having. If you’re worried about your physical or mental health, speak to your doctor as soon as possible. If you are in need of urgent medical assistance please call 999, or if you’re concerned for your well-being dial 111.  If you need to report a crime you can ring 101 in the UK or try to report online. If you’re struggling with your mental health in the UK, Samaritans are also available 24/7 on 116 123.


Counselling Services

You may find the BACP therapist directory or NHS list of services useful. You may also wish to search local Crisis Support.


Serving Military Personnel and Veterans

NHS mental health services (Op Courage)

SSAFA – The Armed Forces Charity

Combat Stress

Aurora New Dawn – for military personnel subjected to sexual violence, domestic abuse and stalking

Salute Her – representing women in armed services subjected to harm, including institutional betrayal and military sexual trauma

Jaysley’s Voice – is a campaign and support platform created by the family of 19-year-old Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, who died by suicide at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021, following months of sexual harassment and bullying by senior soldiers.

Samaritans – specific link where Samaritans works with the Ministry of Defence and other charities to support serving personnel in the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.


Domestic Abuse and Male Violence

National DA Helpline (24hrs) – 0808 2000 247

Men’s Advice Line – 0808 8010327

Refuge

Hourglass – for older people at risk of or experiencing neglect or abuse

Respect

National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Domestic Violence Helpline (run by Galop) Check website for opening hours 0300 999 5428

Choose to Stop – Help for Those Who Harm – Respect PhoneLine

Survivors of Rape and Sexual Assault

Rape Crisis U.K – the Rape Crisis national freephone helpline on 0808 802 9999 (12-2.30pm and 7-9.30pm every day of the year)

Survivors U.K. – Male Rape and Abuse 

Male Survivors Helpline 

The National Stalking Helpline – 0808 802 0300


Organisations working for peace

The Peace Pledge Union

Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)

Rotary Action Group for Peace

International Peace Bureau

Alliance for Peace Building

Quaker United Nations Peace Office

World Beyond War

United Nations Peace Keeping

The Martin Luther King Center