Resources for survivors & addicts

Resources for Survivors & Addicts

There were times I didn’t know where to turn. If you’re here, maybe you’re in that place too, searching for something or someone to hold onto. These are organisations that offer real help, not just words. They’ve supported people like me, and they can support you too.

⚔️ For Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA)

1. NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)
📞 0808 801 0331 | www.napac.org.uk
Free, confidential support for adult survivors of childhood abuse. Offers telephone support and online resources.

2. SurvivorsUK
🌐 www.survivorsuk.org
Specialist support for men, boys, and non-binary survivors of sexual abuse and rape. Includes online chat, therapy, and peer support.

3. The Survivors Trust
🌐 www.thesurvivorstrust.org
Umbrella organisation supporting over 120 specialist services for sexual trauma survivors.

4. Samaritans
📞 116 123 (Free 24/7) | www.samaritans.org
Someone to listen, day or night, when things feel too heavy to carry alone.

💙 For Addiction & Recovery Support

1. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
🌐 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Peer-led meetings and sponsorship for anyone who wants to stop drinking.

2. SMART Recovery
🌐 www.smartrecovery.org.uk
Science-based tools and online/face-to-face meetings to help with addiction and harmful habits.

3. We Are With You
🌐 www.wearewithyou.org.uk
Confidential support for drug, alcohol, and mental health issues.

4. Turning Point
🌐 www.turning-point.co.uk
Free local services offering one-to-one support, detox programmes, and counselling.

🌱 For Mental Health & Crisis Support

1. Mind
🌐 www.mind.org.uk
Advice and information on mental health conditions, coping tools, and local support.

2. Shout
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258 (Free 24/7)
For anyone in distress or crisis a trained volunteer will text back and listen.

3. CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
🌐 www.thecalmzone.net | 📞 0800 58 58 58
Helpline and online chat for men struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts.

⚠️ If You’re in Crisis

If you are in immediate danger, or feel you might act on suicidal thoughts:
📞 Call 999 (UK) or go to your nearest A&E.
If you’re safe but struggling, please reach out to any of the services above.

There’s help. There’s hope. You’re not alone in this.