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Free online courses for survivors of sexual trauma "Learn and heal from trauma in a private, supportive space"

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Learn and heal from trauma in a private, supportive space. Our courses are written and checked by survivors, allies, mental health support workers and therapists from around the world. Healing from trauma can be isolating. We’re here for you.

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If you have experienced sexual violence and you are interested in using our services or attending one of our groups, please fill out a referral form (below) or find out more here.

What happens next...

After completing the form, you will receive a phone call from a member of The Welcome Team to arrange an appointment to explore your support needs.

The Welcome team is made up of highly trained, knowledgeable, and compassionate professionals, who listen, hear, and believe you. They offer emotional and practical support, and signposting, and will ensure to link you in with appropriate SN services.

You may be looking for support for something that has happened historically, or more recently. You can contact us at any stage of your journey.

If at any point in this process, you decide that you're not ready to access our services, that's okay too. You're welcome to get back in touch whenever feels right for you.
(Please note that our waiting list for therapy is currently closed. You can find out more here and if you are interested in accessing therapy via other services, consider these options).
Please note that we offer our services within Sussex only and which services you can access depends on your location within the county. If you need to find your local rape crisis centre please click here.

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If you have experienced sexual violence and you are interested in using our services or attending one of our groups, please fill out a referral form (below) or find out more here. After completing the form, you will receive a phone call from a member of The Welcome Team to arrange an appointment to explore your support needs.

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Accessible resources for survivors of sexual abuse, by survivors of sexual abuse. information from trauma and healing through to the criminal justice process.

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Browse accessible resources curated by a team of survivors. Save what you love and come back anytime.

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Everyone's Invited's mission is to expose and eradicate rape culture with empathy, compassion, and understanding. Everyone's Invited is a safe place for survivors to share their stories completely anonymously. It is a space for all survivors, regardless of identified gender or orientation.

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A video made with and for women with learning disabilities in the UK: it describes what domestic violence is and tells women how they can get help.

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A video made with and for women with learning disabilities in the UK: it describes what domestic violence is and tells women how they can get help.

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Don't Put Up With It! - Domestic Violence And Women With Learning Disabilities

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A video made with and for women with learning disabilities in the UK: it describes what domestic violence is and tells women how they can get help.

Produced by Media2u http://www.media2u.co.uk with Michelle McCarthy, Karen Milne-Skillman and Siobhan Hunt, from the Tizard Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury.

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NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY: Sensory differences and the CJS

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NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY: Sensory differences and the CJS

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https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/sensory-criminal-justice

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MENCAP: Communicating with people with LD's guide

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MENCAP: Communicating with people with LD's guide

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A social support group for adults aged 18+ with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Offer support and coping strategies. Also aim to raise awareness of adult ADHD.
The group is run by adults with ADHD, for adults with ADHD.

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Work covers a wide range of areas including accommodation, general advice, sexual exploitation, mental health, housing advice, childcare, counselling, mentoring and apprenticeships for children, young people and families with a particular focus on the needs of young people who find themselves on the fringes of society and need support.

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Independent advocacy for adults with learning disabilities in Brighton & Hove

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Find out about becoming a Volunteer Advocate with Speak Out.

Volunteer Advocates help people with learning disabilities to express their views, be informed, uphold their rights, make choices, resolve problems and be active citizens in the community.

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We offer a range of services to people with learning disabilities in Brigton and Hove, helping to develop networks, skills, confidence and reduce isolation

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disability charity, help, advice, information, wellbeing

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We provide services in four local authorities in Southern England, helping people to get their voices heard. Here you can find out about the services we provide in your area.

If you cannot find your local area listed below, this may be because we currently do not provide services in your area. However, you can call our advisers on 0300 456 2370 to find out who can help you.

POhWER provides advocacy for the people of Brighton and Hove as part of the Sussex Advocacy Partnership. We work with Mind in Brighton and Hove, MindOut, Brighton & Hove Speak Out, Sussex Interpreting Services and Impact Advocacy. We deliver a range of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services.

In East Sussex POhWER provides Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Relevant Paid Persons Representative. We also provide Independent Mental Health Advocacy, including Community Mental Health Advocacy, Advocacy under the Care Act, Children's Advocacy and Independent Community Advocacy.

In Surrey POhWER provides Instructed Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Instructed Care Act Advocacy and Instructed Community Advocacy.

POhWER provides advocacy for the people of West Sussex as part of the Sussex Advocacy Partnership. We deliver a range of advocacy services in partnership with Mind in Brighton and Hove, MindOut, Brighton & Hove Speak Out, Sussex Interpreting Services and Impact Advocacy.

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We provide services in four local authorities in Southern England, helping people to get their voices heard. Here you can find out about the services we provide in your area. If you cannot find your local area listed below, this may be because we currently do not provide services in your area.

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SERVICE INFORMATION: IMPACT INITIATIVES SUSSEX

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SERVICE INFORMATION: IMPACT INITIATIVES SUSSEX

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Services include supported housing, advocacy,  support for young people, cafés, centres and activities for people aged 50+, employment support and out-of-school activities.

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Our Organisation

Through working with private and public funders to develop and manage our services, Impact Initiatives has been key to helping Sussex people live healthy and fulfilling lives for 40 years.

Our services include supported housing, advocacy, support for young people, cafés, centres and activities for people aged 50+, employment support and out-of-school activities.

Our Central team provide the Finance, IT & Facilities, HR and business administration, allowing our specialist managers to focus on developing and delivering the services.

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Our Organisation Through working with private and public funders to develop and manage our services, Impact Initiatives has been key to helping Sussex people live healthy and fulfilling lives for 40 years. Our services include supported housing, advocacy, support for young people, cafés, centres and activities for people aged 50+, employment support and out-of-school activities.

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Supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health issues with independent living, employment support and social / leisure.

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Grace Eyre - Ability, equality and independence

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SERVICE INFORMATION: BRIGHTON COMMUNITY LD TEAM

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SERVICE INFORMATION: BRIGHTON COMMUNITY LD TEAM

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Specialist community support for adults with a learning disability, their families and carers. The team includes specialist nurses, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists and behaviour support practitioners, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists and physiotherapists.

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Service - Brighton & Hove learning disability team

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Support for adults with autism and asperges and their parents, partners or carers by providing advice, information, resources, education, social inclusion, volunteering opportunities and support to improve well-being and reduce isolation.

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Assert supports autistic adults in Brighton and Hove

Assert Short film to celebrate World Autism Awareness week 2020

Some Assert services are still paused and others are running differently. Please see our dedicated current services page by clicking on the black button below. This provides up to date information on current services, while we are still having to operate differently to keep everyone safe. Please contact the relevant member of staff directly for any additional information. We are incredibly happy and excited to be able to start to function more fully again.

Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how a person makes sense of the world, processes information and relates to and communicates with others.

It is a hidden condition which means that you can't tell if someone is autistic from their outward appearance. Autistic people often have above average intelligence and the condition is known as a 'spectrum condition' as it affects people in different ways and to varying degrees.

Many individuals with the condition reach adulthood without a diagnosis or their needs being met as autism does not fit neatly into any category of Statutory Service Provision.

Assert aims to:

Support autisic adults and their parents, partners or carers by providing advice, information, resources, education, social inclusion, volunteering opportunities and support to improve well-being and reduce isolation.

We also seek to raise awareness of the condition, including the many positive aspects.

Assert is a member-led organisation; both individuals and organisations can become members of Assert and support the work that we undertake.
Registered charity number 1099257
Supporters & Partners- thank you
With kind thanks to Andy B for his continued support

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Care and support to help people living with disabilities, complex needs and autism

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Amaze is a charity that gives information, advice and support to families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Brighton & Hove and Sussex. They also support young people with SEND up to 25.

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Access Point provides information and advice about social care and health services for adults in Brighton & Hove.

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a single point of contact for new and existing users of social care services

information and advice on the full range of care options

a simple assessment process designed to resolve people's needs as quickly as possible

where needs are more complex, users will be referred to the appropriate team for a more detailed assessment

Opening Times

Session Information

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm

Other details

This information has been collected from third party providers therefore Brighton and Hove Family Information Service and Brighton and Hove City Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. For further guidance please read Choosing Services Safely

Journey Planner

Address: Bartholomew House, BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX

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Access Point - (Adult Social Care) Brighton & Hove City Council

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Brighton and Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum - Home

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Providing the Brighton & Hove Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community with advice on safety. Offering advocacy and assisting the LGBT community to report Hate Crime and discrimination.

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Trans specific emotional support helpline, w/ trans listeners

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Mindline Trans+ - Trans+ emotional support helpline

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Mindline Trans+ is an emotional and mental health support helpline for anyone identifying as transgender, non-binary, genderfluid...

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Switchboard provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone,
by email and through Instant Messaging.
Find out more here.

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Galop is the LGBT+ anti-violence charity, making life safe, just and fair for LGBT+ people

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How Can Galop Help?

If you need advice, or just want to get something off your chest, you can talk to us. Galop is a space to talk and get options, even when you feel there aren't any. We'll never pressure you into taking any action you aren't comfortable with and we won't share information about you unless you want us to.

You may have already tried to get help from the police or others. You may not be sure what's happening or you're dissatisfied with the response. We can fight your corner, help get what you need or record what happened.

Galop can advocate for you - meaning we'll act on your behalf and try our hardest to get you the outcome you want. Advocacy involves speaking up for you with other organisations such as the police or local council.

Hate crime can include verbal or written abuse, harassment and violence. Galop can give you a space to talk, help you get what you want from the police, negotiate with your housing provider or find you legal advice. If you want the police to know, we can make a report for you and liaise with the police on your behalf. If you prefer, you can make a report anonymously.

ABUSE AT HOME
Abuse from family, partners, and ex-partners happens in our community. Galop is a safe space to talk and think about what you want away from pressure at home. We can help you explore your options, plan to make you safer, look for safe housing and speak with the police.

SEXUAL ABUSE & VIOLENCE
Galop helps people who have been forced into sex, didn't agree to what happened or are unsure how they feel about it. That might be from a stranger or someone you know well. We won't pressure you and are led by what you want.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Galop can help if you have questions about criminal convictions or are concerned about Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. We can also support you if you have to go to court as a victim or witness, and we can make a criminal injuries compensation claim on your behalf.

Our Services

Support and advice for people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence

Specialist advocacy and support

Help in reporting or getting what you need from police and other agencies

Advice on the law and how the police work

Applying for financial compensation for victims of crime

Police complaints

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Advocacy, peer support and counselling for the LGBT community

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Switchboard is a charity that has been listening to, supporting and connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer communities since 1975. Originally a helpline, we have grown to deliver lots of additional services by and for LGBTQ people in Sussex.

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To support children and young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, trans or unsure (LGBTU+), and challenge exclusion, prejudice and discrimination in all areas of LGBTU+ children and young people's lives.

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To see a world where LGBTU+ or unsure children & young people are free to thrive.

Our Mission
To support children and young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, trans or unsure (LGBTU+), and challenge exclusion, prejudice and discrimination in all areas of LGBTU+ children and young people's lives.

Our Approach

We provide specialist services directly to children & young people (ages 5-25) who are LGBT+ or unsure of their gender identity/sexual orientation.

We offer spaces and support groups for parents, carers and families of LGBT+ children and young people.

We train the wider community, professionals and schools so that all spaces and organisations can be safer and more inclusive for LGBT+ people.

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To see a world where LGBTU+ or unsure children & young people are free to thrive. Our Mission To support children and young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, trans or unsure (LGBTU+), and challenge exclusion, prejudice and discrimination in all areas of LGBTU+ children and young people's lives.

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Guide for lesbian and bisexual women affected by sexual violence

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Guide for lesbian and bisexual women affected by sexual violence

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Help guide

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This guide is for lesbian and bisexual women who have been affected by sexual violence. Our aim is to provide an overview of the basics and to help you find the support you need.

If you're a survivor of rape or sexual violence and you are looking for support then by picking up this booklet you've already made the first step in the journey towards moving on. Sexual violence is an issue that is commonly misunderstood, downplayed or even denied; our Myths and realities section looks at some of the common assumptions that are made about rape and sexual assault.

Sexual violence impacts on the lives of survivors in very different ways but there are some common reactions which we'll help you to get to grips with. Whatever point you're at in your journey towards moving on, we want you to know that you're not alone. There is support out there if you'd like it and things can get better.

This booklet is for anyone who identifies as a lesbian or bisexual woman, but some of the information may be more relevant for cis-gender women. We also have booklets for trans people and for gay and bisexual men.

If by reading this guide you decide that you would like our support, then please call us on 0845 3 30 30 30 or email helpline@lgf.org.uk

(with thanks to The Lesbian and Gay Foundation)

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Guide for lesbian and bisexual women affected by sexual violence - Survivors Network

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Tools to help you cope, including around flash-backs, anxiety, sleep, guilt etc.

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Tools to help you cope after sexual violence | Rape Crisis England & Wales

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Sexual abuse, rape and other forms of sexual violence can impact your life in many ways. Read about techniques that might help, such as self-care and grounding.

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A supportive space for TNBI survivors

Switchboard and Survivors' Network run peer support groups for trans, non-binary and intersex survivors of sexual violence. The groups run online every other Thursday.

It's an informal, safe space to discuss what matters to you with other TNBI people who have had similar experiences.

If you'd like to come to the group, we offer a 30 minute induction meeting. We'll talk about confidentiality, the group agreement, and how you'd like to be supported in the group. After you've had an induction, you'll be added to our mailing list to sign up for groups.

To register for an induction or to get more information, please sign up here.

Alternatively you can contact Ruairi at Ruairi.white@switchboard.org.uk, or Kitty at kitty@survivorsnetwork.org.uk

FAQ

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The group is open to trans, non-binary, intersex and/or questioning people based around the Sussex area who have experienced sexual violence.

What do you do in the groups? toggle accordion content

Group members decide what we do. We usually have a topic for discussion that group members have nominated and agreed to. We'd like to branch out into creative and artistic activities soon. If you have an idea for what you'd like to do in the group, let us know; it's your space.

Do I have to talk about my experience? toggle accordion content

No. You can decide what you share, and we ask everyone to be mindful about sharing potentially triggering details.

Are they online? toggle accordion content

They take place on Zoom. You can keep your camera off if you prefer. If you struggle to access video conferencing we can work with you to make it more accessible.

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You can come to as many or as few groups as you like. We put out a sign-up form for each group a week in advance.

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Online support group for trans, non-binary and intersex survivors - Survivors Network

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A supportive space for TNBI survivors Switchboard and Survivors' Network run peer support groups for trans, non-binary and intersex survivors of sexual violence. The groups run online every other Thursday. It's an informal, safe space to discuss what matters to you with other TNBI people who have had similar experiences.

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generationFIVE works to interrupt and mend the intergenerational impact of child sexual abuse on individuals, families, and communities. It is our belief that meaningful community response is the key to effective prevention....

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generationFIVE works to interrupt and mend the intergenerational impact of child sexual abuse on individuals, families, and communities. It is our belief that meaningful community response is the key to effective prevention....

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Now Available: Free Download Print from booksellers In Spanish Interactive Web Version Will be available in: French and German, thanks to our global volunteers! "The CI toolkit is my go-to reference...

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Dear All, We, the members of the Transformative Justice Kollektiv have decided to dissolve the Collective. This has many reasons. This kind of work can be very energizing, however it is also very exhausting - many of us have felt this at different moments over the past 9 years. Since we started working together in 2011, we have grown a... Read more →

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Dear All, We, the members of the Transformative Justice Kollektiv have decided to dissolve the Collective. This has many reasons. This kind of work can be very energizing, however it is also very exhausting - many of us have felt this at different moments over the past 9 years.

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Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective

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Tarul Kode Tripathi, Pharm.D., BCPS (Board Chair)
Pharmacist, Director of Account Management, MedImpact Tarul grew up in the greater Seattle area, as the eldest of 3 siblings. She is a mom of 2 kids, 2 dogs, and caretaker of elders. She and her family are survivors of domestic violence and long-standing friends of API Chaya. Tarul is currently serving as Chair of the Board of Directors. Tarul completed her Doctorate in Pharmacy at University of the Pacific and holds a board certification in Pharmacotherapy. As a senior clinical program manager with over 18 years of experience in healthcare consulting and strategic business planning, she is most passionate about health care equity and access to high quality care. She is also the CEO and co-founder of The Sanaya Set, a venture born out of her passion for social justice, self-care, and giving. As an ambassador for API Chaya, Tarul is focused on transformational leadership, empowering our survivor community, intersectionality, and building bridges to grown our impact to change lives.

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Coping with a face covering as a survivor of sexual violence

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Coping with a face covering as a survivor of sexual violence

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Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre

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Coping with a face covering as a survivor of sexual violence

Government guidance changes on the 24th July, making it mandatory to wear a mask or face covering in shops and supermarkets. We know that for some survivors this poses a real concern, with reports that the wearing of masks/face coverings have triggered flashbacks and panic symptoms.

We recognise that wearing a face covering may cause trauma for some survivors and want to remind anyone who is struggling that we are here to support and listen to you. You can find details of all our support services here.

We have also compiled a list of ways in which some survivors have found it possible to wear face coverings. If you have any other suggestions please contact us so we can add them.

Things which may help:
- trialing different fabrics and materials, for example some people may find cottons, silks, or T-shirt style materials more bearable
- wearing a face covering which isn't a mask, for example a scarf, snood, or bandana
- practicing wearing a face covering at home before going outside and slowly increasing the time you have it on for so you get used to how it feels
- putting calming scents on the face covering such as lavender or mint
- using other grounding techniques such as tapping pulse points, opening and closing a peg, or focusing on things you can see, smell, and touch.

We recognise that face coverings may remind people of past events, so you may also find it helpful to remind yourself that you are in control, and you can step outside of a building and remove face covering at any point.
Remember, government guidance also states that you can be exempt from wearing a face covering "if putting on, wearing or removing a face covering will cause you severe distress". This should only be a last resort, but you may find it useful if you decide that you are not able to wear a mask or face covering and are questioned as a result.

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Coping with a face covering as a survivor of sexual violence - Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre

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Government guidance changes on the 24th July, making it mandatory to wear a mask or face covering in shops and supermarkets. We know that for some survivors this poses a real concern, with reports that the wearing of masks/face coverings have triggered flashbacks and panic symptoms. We recognise that wearing a face covering may cause trauma for some survivors and want to remind anyone who is struggling that we are here to support and listen to you.

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Coronavirus info

Last updated: 31 March 2020

The way you get support from us might be different for a while, but we are still here. We'll do everything we can to help you stay safe. If you're worried about something, please get in touch.

You can contact us on 0300 3038160 or email us on [email protected] .

To help you stay safe, we are changing the way we prescribe medication for a while. Please take a look at our prescriptions info page to see what's happening. If you have any questions about this, give us a call.

For now, we are doing all appointments over the phone.

Naloxone is available to pick up at the pharmacy.

We are running a limited needle exchange at the service. Please give us a ring if you'd like to come in.

We're sorry to say that our groups aren't going to be running for a while.

Find the latest information on coronavirus on our information pages or the NHS website.

Our staff are experienced, non-judgemental and here to help.

There is a range of support and treatment options available to you. We'll listen to your needs and ensure your care suits you. We help adults across East Sussex who are affected by alcohol or drugs.

Lift House is a five minute walk from Eastbourne train station.

Lift House
6 St Leonards Road
Eastbourne BN21 3UH

There is limited on-street parking available, and a car park at Eastbourne train station which costs £5.40 per day or part of a day.

Drop-in times are when you can visit the service without an appointment. We will see people in the order they arrive. You can also access our Needle Exchange at these times.

Please note we are closed for lunch every day from 13:00 - 13:30.

Monday 9.00 - 13.00

Tuesday 13.30 - 17.00

Wednesday 9.00 - 13.00

Thursday 9.00 - 13.00

Friday 9.00 - 13.00

These times are when you can book an appointment with us. Please get in touch if you'd like to book one.

Please note we are closed for lunch every day from 13:00 - 13:30.

Monday 13:30 - 17:00

Tuesday 9:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 19:00

Wednesday 13:30 - 17:00

Thursday 13:30 - 19:00

Friday 13:30 - 17:00

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Last updated: 31 March 2020 The way you get support from us might be different for a while, but we are still here. We'll do everything we can to help you stay safe. If you're worried about something, please get in touch. You can contact us on 0300 3038160 or email us on [email protected] .

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How we can help

We believe everyone has the ability to change. We offer recovery-focused drug and alcohol support in Brighton and Hove

Our team is a varied group of health specialists, medical professionals, psychologists, peer mentors and volunteers. Many of us have lived experience of the journey you are on. Together with you, we will design the support and treatment to help you achieve your goals.

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We offer recovery-focused drug and alcohol support. We also have a family and carers support team.

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Support for women, children and families

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Oasis Project - We give hope to people affected by drugs & alcohol.

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Oasis Project is a substance misuse service for women and their children based in the heart of Brighton. We give hope to people affected by drugs & alcohol.

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A walk-through of what to expect and how to prioritise your wellbeing in this process

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New Coronavirus Information
The specialist Sexual health service are still available to all. We will continue to offer a self-referral service, however, our drop in and wait services are still suspended so please do not visit unless you have a pre-arranged appointment. In line with national guidance, we continue to limit face to face appointments to protect the public that use our services and the people who work in our team. However, the picture is changing and our services are expanding in line with government guidance. We are starting to re-introduce limited Coil and Implant appointment so please keep an eye on this website as our services gradually increase.
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.45pm our telephone and video link assessment service is in operation from our sexual health hubs in Station Plaza Hastings and Avenue House Eastbourne where you will speak to a trained clinician who will triage your needs and make a face to face appointment with you if necessary.

Please be assured that if you need to be seen we will arrange for you to come into one of our clinics. If you attend our clinics you will be asked to wear facial covering. Please call the service on Freephone 0808 1681282 OR Avenue House Eastbourne on 0300 1314537 OR Station Plaza Hastings on 01424 464750.

We may be able to meet some or your needs by
* Posting medication including contraception
* Sexual health screen Home testing kits - Home Sampling
* Free condoms available via post - Postal Condoms
* Emergency Contraception for all via the sexual health clinics on 0808 1681282

If you're over 16 you can also order emergency hormonal contraception (the morning after pill) online from the following link - Order Free Home Delivery Emergency Contraception

Uckfield, Hailsham and St Leonard's sessions remain closed. If you would have used these services then please call the hubs and we will assess the best way to meet your sexual health need.

We would like to remind patients accessing the sexual health services that if you have a new continuous cough OR high temperature (37.8 degrees or higher) OR a loss of smell or taste (Anosmia), you should self-isolate and stay at home for 7 days. You can find out more information about Coronavirus through this link - Covid-19 Government Guidance

Sexual health Coronavirus Information for people living with HIV

Hailsham, St Leonards and Uckfield outreach services.
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis with immediate effect our outreach services in Hailsham, St Leonards and Uckfield will be closed until further notice.

For Sexual Health Services please call on Freephone 0808 1681282 OR Avenue House Eastbourne on 0300 1314537 OR Station Plaza Hastings on 01424 464750 to be assessed by telephone.

If you need to come in we will then arrange an appointment for you to attend.
Specialist Sexual Health Services offering bookable appointments.
From 1st of February, Specialist Sexual Health Services are offering bookable appointment each day. The appointments will be available to book 48 hours in advance. Drop in and Wait appointments will also be available each day.

Please go to the clinic pages National HIV Testing Week is this week and it is a great time to get tested and know your HIV status. A finger-prick test is all it takes.
Check out https://www.startswithme.org.uk/From 1st of November 2019, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust will no longer be offering weekly outreach services from Bexhill Health Centre and The Beacon GP Practice - Crowborough. Contraception and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and treatment of simple infections can be accessed via your GPs

Please use the 'How Can we help you today?' service finder on the home page of this website to find your new local service options. for more info. for details of the 'bookable appointments' and 'drop in and wait' times.
Give HIV the finger

Important News Regarding Services Changing

Protect Against STIs

New campaign targeting young people aged 16-24 years old. Includes personal stories about contracting sexually transmitted infections (STI's) and why people did not use condoms.

Read more here

Sex Wise

A fresh new website to help you make healthy, safe and informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health, with honest advice about contraception, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, sexual pleasure and wellbeing.

Visit the site by clicking here

It's harder to spell chlamydia than it is to catch.

Chlamydia is found in 1 in 12 people tested. It's easy to catch, easy to pass on and easy to notice. Thankfully it's just as easy to test for and treat. Chlamydia can make you sterile if it isn't treated. Take a chance or take the test?

Now that's an easy decision.

If you're 15-24, order a FREE Home Test Kit online at freetest.me

Have you seen our FACEBOOK page?

'Like' our Facebook page for up to date information and news on sexual health in East Sussex.

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East Sussex Sexual Health | East Sussex Healthcare NHS

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Southdown provides

We're currently recruiting. Take a look at our 'work with us' section to find out more.

Service Directory

All our services are free and available for people aged 18 and over (some can also be accessed by young people aged 16 and over).

Use our Service Directory to find the service you need.

View Service Directory

Sector lobbying and representation

As well as being a service provider, at Southdown, we're committed to playing an active and leading role to support the Statutory and Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) sectors to maintain and improve local health, care and housing services within our Sussex communities.

Read more here

As part of Southdown's 50th Anniversary celebrations, we spoke to Brian, who has worked in our Learning Disability Support services for over three decades.

A client in our Learning Disability Support service shares how staff have helped her manage her anxiety and encouraged and supported her in her passions.

Introducing Alysha Burrell, one of Southdown's Board Members.

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How to apply for council housing, rent a private property, get homelessness support and find affordable housing

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BHT is a housing association and a homeless charity. We provide essential services across Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings and elsewhere in Sussex.

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The Trans Survivors Project holds community-led spaces for trans people who have faced any kind of violence. We are based at LGBTQ Switchboa... See More

The Trans Survivors Project holds community-led spaces for trans people who have faced any kind of violence. We are based at LGBTQ Switchboa... See More

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The Trans Survivors Project holds community-led spaces for trans people who have faced any kind of violence. We are based at LGBTQ Switchboard, Brighton's oldest LGBTQ charity. The Trans Survivors Project creates safe spaces for trans and non-binary people, especially those who have experienced violence or abuse.

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Content note: ableism, transphobia, discrimination, abuse. Please see end of article for support references and content summary. Over the past 18 months we have been made aware of escalating issues regarding discrimination and community safety in local LGBTQ+ charity...

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023 Pay: £28,298 FTE (PT, 0.6, £16,978 actual) The Care Navigator is a vital member of the Clare Project and the Sussex Gender Service Pilot, providing support and guidance to individuals accessing the service. The service is...

Applications close Thursday 5th October 5pm 21hrs pw/0.6 FTE pro rata £28,298 (actual £16,950 per annum) With support from NHS Sussex, The Clare Project (TCP) is excited to introduce a new role in order to support the development of the Trans Health Public Involvement...

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The Clare Project | Transgender support and social group

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This form is to help vulnerable people. Types of help available include:

Finding help with shopping, collecting prescriptions and other support - because you or someone in your household has symptoms or are considered especially vulnerable at this time and you do not have any friends, family or support worker who can help you

Emergency foodbank referrals - these are usually very basic packages, usually of non-perishable goods, for those in most critical need. Most foodbanks are offering a contact free delivery service, where possible.

Support to keep active and well and to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness - we can put you in touch with organisations who can provide advice and support with keeping active, and keeping in touch with others

If you need support for your business, go to our Business and employers page.

How to get help

Please select one of the green buttons below to fill in a form to ask for help.

You can also find information further down this page about the support available in the city.

Request help for yourself

Request help for someone else

On the following form, we will ask you for an address, name and contact details. Please enter the details of the person that needs help, you do not need to give us your personal details.

We're operating Monday to Friday 10am to 4.30pm. We aim to get back to you as soon as possible, and we will deal with the most urgent enquiries first.

We might share your personal details with our community partners, which includes registered volunteers.

Please read the privacy notice for more details.
Additional support is available for those considered 'extremely' vulnerable (or shielded) due to a specific medical condition.
If this applies to you, please register at GOV.UK or phone 0800 028 8327, as well as filling out one of the forms by clicking the green buttons above.

Find out how we can help vulnerable people in British Sign Language (BSL).

Other places to get help

Food, energy bills and essential items in an emergency

If you need help to pay for essentials you can't live without, apply for help from our Local Discretionary Social Fund.

Food, shopping and meals

These organisations can give you advice and support about getting food, shopping and meal deliveries:

Keep active and well

These organisations can help you keep in touch with others, support you with your mental health and wellbeing, and give you general advice about how to stay active and well:

Looking after someone else

You can get advice & support with looking after someone from The Carers Hub.

Domestic and sexual abuse and violence

If you need advice & support about domestic or sexual abuse or violence in Brighton & Hove, or East Sussex, get in touch with The Portal.

Help for adults that need care and support

For advice & support for adults that need care and support visit our Adult Social Care pages.

Report a hate crime

Find out how to report anti-social behaviour or a hate incident in your neighbourhood.

Digital support

Digital Brighton & Hove have a digital support service
Urgent digital support
Fill in this form if you or someone else needs urgent digital support. They will contact you to help.
Volunteer
Fill in this form if you would like to volunteer to help others with digital support. They will match you with an organisation or individual who needs help
Online essentials
Visit the Digital Brighton & Hove website for top tips to help those self isolating:

access health inforamtion

stay in touch with family

have some fun online

Local Community information

Find information about the local community response to COVID-19 from the Trust for Developing Communities.

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Specialist sexual health clinic in Brighton for survivors of sexual violence, Survivors' Network staff are on-hand for a check-in after your check-up.
The Solar Clinic offers booked appointments on Tuesday mornings from 09.30 offering support, advice, STI testing and medical treatment as necessary.

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The Solar clinic
During the current Covid19 emergency we have closed all walk-in clinics and are operating a telephone triage system to prioritise urgent problems. If you have been sexually assaulted please do not hesitate to contact us on 01273 523388 option 2.

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Survivors Network at the BMECP (Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnership) 

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Survivors Network at the BMECP (Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnership) 

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Supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse in Sussex

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Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnership (BMECP) 

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Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnership (BMECP) 

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Resource Centre for the BAME community in Brighton, including a foodbank

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OUR VISION: WHY WE EXIST

Our vision is to create a sustainable resource centre which champions the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) community in Brighton and Hove and supports BME communities and their families. Our aim as an infrastructure organisation is to promote community cohesion. Staff and Trustees aim to offer affordable and welcoming space for the community, for training, meetings and cultural events.

Our aim for 2018 is to finally realise our long-term dream of opening a community cafe and to roll out a much-needed internet hub. By choosing the BMECP centre for your training and events you will be helping us to keep the centre sustainable so that we can fund these initiatives.

OUR MISSION: WHAT WE DO AS AN ORGANISATION

As a not for profit organisation we do not have shareholders to answer to, we are funded by the Social Investment Business and Brighton and Hove City Council. When you book a room or office at the BMECP centre the monies are reinvested back into the centre to pay for our fantastic staff, cleaners and to pay for the general running of the centre. Our overall aim is to acquire enough surplus funds to not only be sustainable but also to fund our own in-house projects, including training and events and to provide support for the BME community.

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Our vision is to create a sustainable resource centre which champions the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) community in Brighton and Hove and supports BME communities and their families. Our aim as an infrastructure organisation is to promote community cohesion. Staff and Trustees aim to offer affordable and welcoming space for the community, for training, meetings and cultural events.

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Help test our new app

You told us you'd love to have tips and tools to hand to help you with your cervical screening test - that's why we're working on an app. But to get it perfect, we need you!

Find out more

Our services are designed to help women a year or more after their assault(s). If you haven't yet had care and counselling since your assault(s), we think it's best to do this before coming to one of our clinics for

Read more

For general enquiries, email us on info@mybodybackproject.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @mybodybackproj. For questions about Café V, you can email us at CafeV@mybodybackproject.com, although you'll need to make your booking through the website. For anything to do with

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The My Body Back Project was created to support women around a year onwards after their sexual assault. In the immediate aftermath, there are more specific charities and support groups ready and waiting to help you in any way they can.

Read more

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My Body Back - Rape and sexual assault support in London

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You told us you'd love to have tips and tools to hand to help you with your cervical screening test - that's why we're working on an app. But to get it perfect, we need you! Find out more Our services are designed to help women a year or more after their assault(s).

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Black Minds Matter. Service aiming to link Black people with mental health support 

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Black Minds Matter. Service aiming to link Black people with mental health support 

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That's what we offer.

That's what you deserve.

Black Minds Matter UK is a fully registered charity connecting Black individuals and families with free therapy by qualified and accredited Black therapists.

We've teamed up with a collective of Black therapists, who work tirelessly alongside us to remove stigma and redefine mental health experiences for Black individuals.

We take pride in offering a safety net of culturally relevant mental health support and have grown a community of people who value equality in mental health care. Together, we are demanding better resources and treatment for Black people and acknowledging that the status quo is simply not good enough. Empowering Black individuals with support and safe spaces, every step of the way.

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Black Minds Matter UK is a fully registered charity connecting Black individuals and families with free therapy by qualified and accredited Black therapists. We've teamed up with a collective of Black therapists, who work tirelessly alongside us to remove stigma and redefine mental health experiences for Black individuals.

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Self-care tips for Black people feeling overwhelmed by current media 

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Self-care tips for Black people feeling overwhelmed by current media 

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Southall Black Sisters - Organisation supporting the rights of Black and minoritised women in the UK 

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Who Are Southall Black Sisters?

We are a group of black and minority women with years of experience of struggling for women's human rights in the UK. Although based locally, our work has a national reach.

Southall Black Sisters, a not-for-profit, secular and inclusive organisation, was established in 1979 to meet the needs of Black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women. Our aims are to highlight and challenge all forms gender-related violence against women, empower them to gain more control over their lives; live without fear of violence and assert their human rights to justice, equality and freedom.

For more than three decades we have been at the forefront of challenging domestic and gender-related violence locally and nationally, and have campaigned for the provision of proper and accountable support services to enable women and their children to escape violent relationships and live in dignity.

We run an; advice, advocacy and resource centre in West London which provides a comprehensive service to women experiencing violence and abuse and other forms of inequality. We offer specialist advice, information, casework, advocacy, counselling and self-help support services in several community languages, especially South Asian languages. Whilst our focus is on the needs of black and minority women, we will not turn any woman away who needs emergency help.

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We are a group of black and minority women with years of experience of struggling for women's human rights in the UK. Although based locally, our work has a national reach. Southall Black Sisters, a not-for-profit, secular and inclusive organisation, was established in 1979 to meet the needs of Black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women.

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Imkaan - Organisation supporting Black and minoritised women and girls around gender-based violence 

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Imkaan - Organisation supporting Black and minoritised women and girls around gender-based violence 

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We know the current climate poses challenges for women experiencing abuse.

Please note that support and refuge services remain open.

We are working across our sector to ensure the government responds effectively to the needs of all survivors.

The Black feminist thinking which underpins Imkaan's work is rooted in the power of collective action. Our responses to overcome Covid-19 must centre those who are most vulnerable to the virus and its socio-economic impacts; we believe that society must urgently reimagine itself, and build strong communities based on the values of solidarity and mutual care.

During this extraordinary time, it is particularly important to work collaboratively to ensure that support is available to all women. Survivors who are migrant women, women with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) and women with insecure immigration status will always be supported by our specialist 'by and for' member services, who as a matter of principle do not engage in data-sharing with immigration enforcement.

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing abuse,

please visit our info page to get help:

In an emergency, call 999.

For anyone unable to make or receive phone calls at this time, Women's Aid has an online chat function:

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline also has an online contact form where you can state how and when you would like to be contacted: nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us

We know that migrant survivors and women with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), in particular, may be facing increased barriers to accessing support, including with immigration issues during this time. The below updates and resources may be useful:

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Supporting the BME ending VAWG sector | United Kingdom | Imkaan

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We know the current climate poses challenges for women experiencing abuse. Please note that support and refuge services remain open. We are working across our sector to ensure the government responds effectively to the needs of all survivors. The Black feminist thinking which underpins Imkaan's work is rooted in the power of collective action.

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Brighton-based support for young refugees and asylum seekers

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Refugee charity UK: Hummingbird Project Brighton

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A community standing together for the rights and protection of young refugees. The Hummingbird Project is a Brighton based charity - UK charity number 1174970. Join us to say loud and clear that refugees are welcome!

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This e-book is available to download if you pay for it but you can read it for free online.

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This book has been posted on my website in full for free for the person who can't afford to buy it; for the person who is still living in an abusive relationship and is too afraid to have a book on abuse in their home; and for the person who simply isn't ready to walk...

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Resource for survivors with no recourse to public funds

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Resource for survivors with no recourse to public funds

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IN AN EMERGENCY

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, including economic abuse, you are not alone. There are organisations that can support you to take steps towards safety and to begin to regain control of your finances.

'No Recourse' advice and support

Immigration Advice and Support

Also contact Southall Black Sisters for immigration advice and support (see details above).

General Legal Advice and Information

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Abused Women with No Recourse to Public Funds - Southall Black Sisters

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IN AN EMERGENCY If you are experiencing domestic abuse, including economic abuse, you are not alone. There are organisations that can support you to take steps towards safety and to begin to regain control of your finances. 'No Recourse' advice and support Immigration Advice and Support Also contact Southall Black Sisters for immigration advice and support (see details above).

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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A range of self-help guides, produced by service users and the psychology team in Cwm Taf UHB, to help people who are experiencing reactions to trauma and provide advice on managing these symptoms.

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Stabilisation Pack - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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for survivors who are struggling

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information about the Stay Alive app which can be a useful resource

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Stay Alive App - Grassroots Suicide Prevention

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Stay Alive is a suicide prevention app for the UK, packed full of resources, useful information, and tools to help you stay safe or help someone else.

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At The Consent Collective we've been helping people understand the psychology of trauma, relationships, community-change and how to support people through adversity for years. As part of our response to COVID-19 we are making content to support our existing clients in the university and sexual violence sectors. We're also making that content freely available to the public here.

On this page we're going to navigate our way through challenging times, sharing the lessons we've learned from our work in the sexual violence sector along the way. Let's be grounded. Let's be healthy. Let's learn about ourselves and each other. Let's discover that being apart can also bring us together.

If you are a student or member of staff at one of our client universities you can get free access to more online resources from us by signing up to our online members area using your university email address:

If you are a client at one of the survivor organisations we work with you can also get free access to more video resources by contacting them for the details:

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Wellbeing support

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Service update: We are currently experiencing extended waiting times for assessment in some parts of our adult service. Our team will review your referral as promptly as possible and where we have longer waits, someone will soon be in touch with you to discuss your needs.

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Our Services

Current waiting times

Youth Groups & One-to-One Sessions
Up to 2 weeks for initial induction

Family Service
Up to 2 weeks for initial induction

Any LGBT+ space is your space.
‍Allsorts is committed to creating an organisation that is representative of our wonderfully diverse LGBT+ community.

We endeavour to employ a POC and Minority Ethnic workforce and recruit and involve POC and Minority Ethnic trustees, to ensure representative support for young people within our service.

To ensure competency across the board, all our staff have undertaken inclusion training, which has equipped them with skills to empathetically work with children and young people from all walks of life.

If you would like to know more, or have any questions, head over to our Inclusion Pledge & Anti-Racism Statement

To get in touch with Allsorts, please visit our contact page

If you are in crisis, please click here to access services offering crisis support.

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Allsorts Youth Project provides youth, family and LGBT+ training services across Sussex. Our youth support and groups are for children & young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

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Switchboard is a charity that has been listening to, supporting and connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer communities since 1975. Originally a helpline, we have grown to deliver lots of additional services by and for LGBTQ people in Sussex.

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Southdown provides

We're currently recruiting. Take a look at our 'work with us' section to find out more.

Service Directory

All our services are free and available for people aged 18 and over (some can also be accessed by young people aged 16 and over).

Use our Service Directory to find the service you need.

View Service Directory

Sector lobbying and representation

As well as being a service provider, at Southdown, we're committed to playing an active and leading role to support the Statutory and Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) sectors to maintain and improve local health, care and housing services within our Sussex communities.

Read more here

As part of Southdown's 50th Anniversary celebrations, we spoke to Brian, who has worked in our Learning Disability Support services for over three decades.

A client in our Learning Disability Support service shares how staff have helped her manage her anxiety and encouraged and supported her in her passions.

Introducing Alysha Burrell, one of Southdown's Board Members.

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Skip to content Southdown provides We're currently recruiting. Take a look at our 'work with us' section to find out more. All our services are free and available for people aged 18 and over (some can also be accessed by young people aged 16 and over).

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BHT is a housing association and a homeless charity. We provide essential services across Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings and elsewhere in Sussex.

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We've been supporting self-identifying women in Sussex for over 40 years. We help women from all backgrounds, facing all kinds of issues, to live happier lives.

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A self-help coping methods workbook

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Victim's Right to Review Scheme guidance

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Victim's Right to Review Scheme guidance

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Guidance on what to do if you want to appeal a Police decision

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Very helpful, accessible guide to the Police and Criminal court process written by a firm of women's solicitors.

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CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) Guidance

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CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) Guidance