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Advice and Resources

As the UKs largest relationship’s charity, we are well equipped to help you achieve safe, healthy and happy relationships. But sometimes working with an organisation with more specialist skills is the best thing. 

In any emergency you must always ring 999. 

Unfortunately, we are not available 24/7, meaning we cannot offer any support during a crisis or emergency, but there are plenty of people who can. Below is a comprehensive list of support, specialists and services available outside of TLC. 

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Domestic Abuse: Useful Resources

If you are looking for men's support, women's support, or more specialised LGBTQIA+ support outside of what we can offer, here are some helpful resources and contacts.

Additional Support

More support for those facing Domestic Abuse can be found here:

For Victim Support, you can call on 0808 1689 111 or use their live chat service 24/7.

Following the launch of the Early Release Scheme, we recognise that this time may be very stressful and confusing for many people affected by domestic abuse.

If you or someone you know are affected by this scheme, you can:

  • Call the Victim Offender Release Helpline on 0808 1689 280
  • Contact the Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) on [email protected] to see if you are eligible for support.
  • If you have already opted into the VCS, you can contact [email protected] for more information.

UK Gov
Advice & guidance on domestic abuse

UK Gov
Advice & support for if you don’t have settled status in the UK

 

Universal Credit
Job centre and claims for those experiencing domestic abuse

Citizens Advice
If you have been bullied or pressurised into taking out loans or credit in your name

Child to Parent Abuse

Teenage Abuse Help

Hourglass (Elder Abuse)

Wherever you are in the UK, you can contact the national domestic violence helpline on 0808 2000 247.

Other organisations that can help:

Women’s Aid

Refuge

End The Fear (Greater Manchester only)

Wherever you are in the UK, you can contact the Men’s Advice Line on 0808 8010 327

If you are concerned about your behaviour, but don’t feel ready to book an appointment with us, you can contact Respect via email, phone or web chat.

If you are worried about the behaviour of somebody you know, you are also welcome to contact Respect.

You may be a partner, ex-partner, friend, family member or frontline worker who has concerns. You will be offered information, support and advice.

Visit Respect’s website

If you are non-binary or LGBT+ you can contact Galop on 0800 999 5428.

Useful resources can be found on:

NSPCC

Childline

 

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Counselling: Useful Resources

If you are looking for resources to help your mental health, techniques to keep your emotions in check or organisations to support discovering your identity.

Additional Support

More support for those facing issues with their mental wellbeing or health.

Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258
Crisis support for young people who feel suicidal or if you’re concerned about a young person

Mind
General support & advice for young people

Age Uk
Befriending services to reduce loneliness

 

Hope Again
Bereavement support for young people

Cruse
Bereavement support and care for those who have lost someone they love

Greater Manchester Bereavement Service
Support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death

CALM
Crisis support & support for those bereaved by suicide

Shining A Light on Suicide
A collection of resources and helplines to get you the advice and support you need.

Online Training
Helping people feel more confident talking to people about mental health and suicide

 

Please do contact us first, as our counsellors have a wide variety of specialisms. If we cannot help, a counsellor will be able to give you details of organisations that can offer what you need during your initial consultation.

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