If you, or someone you know, have been affected by the issues raised in tonight's episode of The Politician's Husband then the following organisations can help:
National Rape Crisis Helpline
The National Rape Crisis Helpline is accessible 365 days a year to women calling from anywhere in England and Wales who have survived any form of sexual violence, no matter how long ago, offering specialised, confidential support, information and referral details completely free of charge. The helpline is also available to provide an immediate source of support to friends and family of survivors, as well as other professionals, to understand how best to support female survivors of sexual violence. Call the helpline or for further information visit the website.
Helpline: 0808 802 9999
Rape Crisis Scotland
Rape Crisis Scotland provides a national rape crisis helpline for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. The helpline offers free and confidential crisis support and information. They can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services for ongoing support. Contact them by phone or visit the website.
Telephone: 0808 801 03 02 (6pm to midnight 7 days a week)
NEXUS Institute
The NEXUS Institute works across Northern Ireland to respond to the needs of survivors of sexual violence aged 16 and over. They offer counselling to victims of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse. Contact them by phone or visit the website.
Telephone: 028 9032 6803
Survivors UK
Survivors UK provide information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused. Contact them by phone or visit the website.
Telephone: 0845 122 1201
(Monday and Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 9.30pm and Thursday afternoons between 12:00PM and 2:30PM)
Relate
Relate provides relationship and family counselling and relationship support across the UK. Their services include relationship counselling for individuals and couples, family counselling, counselling for children and young people and sex therapy, as well as workshops and training courses.
Calling the helpline will get you through to a trained consultant who can help point you toward the help you need. Please note that there will be a charge if you choose to book online or telephone counselling. Relate operates a cost recovery pricing system, but if costs are prohibitive they will discuss a sliding scale to suit people’s ability to pay.
Helpline: 0300 100 1234
Free online Live Chat is also available on the website
National Family Mediation
National Family Mediation is the major provider of mediation with over 300 mediators across England and Wales trained in all aspects of family law who are skilled at reducing conflict in separation and divorce. They help people make their own arrangements for property, finance and looking after their children as separated parents. Mediation is quicker and cheaper than going to court. You can contact them by phone and/ or you can visit the website.
Telephone: 0300 4000 636
Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Contact the Samaritans by phone or visit the website.
Telephone: 08457 90 90 90 (24 hours a day)
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