Links to other organisations

Rights of Women cannot accept responsibility for the contents of any of the sites listed - this list is for signposting only.

Alcohol

Al-Anon Family Groups – 020 7403 0888 – www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk – advice for families and friends of problem drinkers

Alcoholics Anonymous – 0845 7697 555 – www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk – advice

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Children and young people

Children’s Legal Centre – 01206 873873– www.childrenslegalcentre.com – free and confidential legal advice and information service covering all aspects of law and policy affecting children and young people

National Council for One Parent Families Lone Parent Helpline – 0800 018 5026 – www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk – advice and information

Gingerbread Advice Line for Lone Parents – 0800 018 4318, open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday – www.gingerbread.org.uk – advice and information

Childline – 0800 1111 – www.childline.org.uk – comfort, advice and protection for any child or young person with any problem

NSPCC Child protection helpline – 0808 800 5000, or textphone 0800 056 0566 – www.nspcc.org.uk/html/home/home.htm – advice and protection for children and young people

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Disability

Disability Rights Commission – Telephone 08457 622 633, Textphone 08457 622 644 – www.drc-gb.org – independent body set up by the Government to help secure civil rights for disabled people

Mencap – Helpline 0808 808 1111 – www.mencap.org.uk – charity working for people with learning difficulties

SANE – SANELINE telephone 0845 767 8000 12noon to 2am – www.sane.org.uk – one of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness

MIND – Helpline telephone 0845 766 0163 – www.mind.org.uk – the leading mental health charity in England and Wales

Disability Law Service – 020 7831 8031 – www.abilityonline.org.uk/charity_links/disability_law_service.htm – free legal advice

DIAL UK Disability Information and Advice Line – 01302 310123 – www.dialuk.info –information and advice

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Discrimination

Disability Rights Commission – 08457 622 633, Textphone 08457 622 644 – www.drc-gb.org – independent body set up by the Government to help secure civil rights for disabled people

Equal Opportunities Commission – 08456 015901 – www.eoc.org.uk – works to end sex discrimination in the UK

Commission for Racial Equality – 0845 345 4345 – www.cre.gov.uk – works to end racial discrimination in the UK, free legal advice and information

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Divorce and relationship breakdown

Relate – 0845 130 40 16 – www.relate.org.uk – couples counselling, support and information for adults with relationship issues.

National Family Mediation – 01392 271 610 – www.nfm.org.uk – network of over 60 local not-for-profit Family Mediation Services in England and Wales offering help to couples

National Council for One Parent Families Lone Parent Helpline – 0800 018 5026 – www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk – advice and information

Gingerbread Advice Line for Lone Parents – 0800 018 4318, open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday – www.gingerbread.org.uk – advice and information

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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Intervention Project – 020 8748 6512 – www.dvip.org – counselling and support

The Hideout – www.thehideout.org.uk – website for children and young people to inform them about domestic violence and to help them identify whether it is happening in their home

Refuge Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247– www.refuge.org.uk –sheltered housing for abused women and their children

Women’s Aid – 0808 2000 247, domestic violence helpline – www.womensaid.org.uk – counselling, support, legal advice, information, campaigning and research

Welsh Women's Aid - www.welshwomensaid.org - counselling, support, legal advice, information, campaigning and research in Wales. Their helpline website is www.wdah.org . Their helpline number is 0808 8010800 and is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day

IMKAAN – 020 8472 0528 or 020 8552 5524– www.nawp.org/imkaan.html –supports and researches Asian women’s refuges

Asian Women’s Resource Centre – 020 8838 3462 – advice and information

Broken Rainbow – 0845 260 4460 – www.broken-rainbow.org.uk - a helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender survivors of domestic violence

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Drugs

National Drugs Helpline – 0800 77 66 00 – www.ndh.org.uk – information and advice for people who misuse drugs, their friends, families and colleagues

Release – 020 7603 8654 – www.release.org.uk – drugs and legal advice for users, families and friends

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Free legal advice

Just Ask – 0845 608 1122 – www.justask.org.uk – government organisation giving information on where and how to access legal help in England and Wales, available in several languages

Citizen’s Advice Bureau – helpline phone numbers are regional and on the website – www.nacab.org.uk – free legal advice, you can get details of your local Bureau from the telephone directory

Disability Law Service – 020 7831 8031 – www.abilityonline.org.uk/charity_links/disability_law_service.htm – free legal advice

Law Centres Federation – 020 7387 8570 – www.lawcentres.org.uk – can refer you to your local law centre for free legal advice

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Housing

Shelterline – 0808 800 4444 – www.shelter.org.uk – help with housing problems

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Human Rights organisations

Amnesty International – www.amnesty.org.uk – works to defend human rights worldwide

INQUEST – 020 8741 4383 – inquest.gn.apc.org – campaigns against deaths in custody and changes to the Coroner’s court system, advice for families

JUSTICE – 020 7329 5100 – www.justice.org.uk – one of the UK’s leading human rights organisations

Liberty – 020 7403 3888 – www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk – free legal advice, protects civil liberties and promotes human rights

Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture – 020 697 7777, Clinical department – www.torturecare.org.uk – advice, treatment, campaigning and research

Charter 88 – 0845 450 7210 – www.charter88.org.uk – campaigning and research.

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Immigration and asylum

Asylum Aid – 020 247 8741 – www.asylumaid.org.uk – free legal advice and representation to refugees and asylum-seekers seeking safety in the UK from persecution

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants – 020 7251 8706 Tuesday & Thursday 2.00 – 5.00 pm, advice line – www.jcwi.org.uk – free legal advice, casework, and campaigning

Refugee Council – 020 7346 6777, advice line open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am – 1pm, 2pm -5pm – www.refugeecouncil.org.uk – advice, assistance and campaigning for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK

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Money and Debt

Consumer Credit Counselling Service – 0800 138 1111 – www.cccs.co.uk – free counselling and advice for people with multiple debt problems

National Debtline – 0808 808 4000 – www.nationaldebtline.co.uk – free information and advice

National Council for One Parent Families – Helpline 0800 018 5026 – www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk – advice and information, including on money matters

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Older people

Age Concern Information line – 0800 009966 – www.ageconcern.org.uk – advice and information for older people

Elder Abuse response – 0808 808 8141 – www.elderabuse.org.uk – information and support for anyone concerned about the abuse of older people

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Parenting, child custody and contact

Children’s Legal Centre – 01206 873820 – www2.essex.ac.uk/clc – free and confidential legal advice and information service covering all aspects of law and policy affecting children and young people

National Council for One Parent Families Lone Parent Helpline – 0800 018 5026 – www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk – advice and information

Gingerbread Advice Line for Lone Parents – 0800 018 4318, open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday – www.gingerbread.org.uk – advice and information

CAFCASS – 020 7210 4400 – www.cafcass.gov.uk – Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service

Independent Police Complaints Commission – 0845 3002 002 – www.ipcc.gov.uk - this is a service to ensure that police complaints are dealt with effectively

Lord Chancellor’s Department – 020 7210 8500 – www.lcd.gov.uk –

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Sexuality

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard – 020 7837 7324 – www.llgs.org.uk – advice

Stonewall – 08000 50 20 20 – www.stonewall.org.uk – campaigning and advice

Pink Parents – Helpline: 0117 3775794 Thursday 7–10pm) – www.pinkparents.org.uk – UK wide organisation of lesbian, gay and bisexual parents, parents-to-be and their children

GALOP – Helpline: 020 7704 2040 – www.galop.org.uk – London's only lesbian, gay and bisexual anti-violence and police monitoring charity.

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Sexual Violence

Rape Crisis Centres – www.rapecrisis.org.uk – female run service for survivors of rape and sexual abuse. Regional helpline numbers are listed on their website

RASASC– www.rasasc-guildford.org – The Rape and  Sexual Abuse Support Centre has the aim of helping male and female survivors of rape or sexual abuse. Its' helpline number is 01483 546 400.

Truth About Rape (TAR) – www.truthaboutrape.co.uk – This campaign was formed to end rape, and to challenge myths about rape.

Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCS) – www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/sexualoffences/location_sarcs.html – This site lists SARCS all over the UK. SARCS are centres for survivors of a Sexual Assault. You can receive advice, counselling and medical support.

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Solicitors

Law Society – 020 7242 1222 – www.lawsociety.org.uk – can refer you to a local solicitor

Resolution – 01689 850 227 – www.sfla.org.uk – can refer you to a local solicitor

Office of Supervision of Solicitors – 020 7242 1222 – www.lawsoc.org.uk/dcs/fourth_tier.asp?section_id=180 – deal with complaints against solicitors

Just Ask – 0845 345 4345 – www.justask.org.uk – government organisation giving information on where and how to access legal help in England and Wales, available in several languages

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Women’s organisations

Justice for Women – 020 8374 2948 – www.jfw.org.uk – campaigning for women’s rights

Southall Black Sisters – 020 8571 9595 – www.southallblacksisters.org.uk - campaigning, information and advice for women

Fawcett Society – 020 7628 4441 – www.fawcettsociety.org.uk – campaigns and researches issues of relevance to UK women

Refuge – Helpline 0870 599 5443 – Domestic violence charity with 24 hour helpline

Women in Prison – 020 7226 5879 – www.womeninprison.org.uk – organisation providing support and information to women prisoners

Women’s Resource Centre – 020 7377 0088 – www.wrc.org.uk – supporting voluntary organisations working with and for women

Women’s and Girl’s Network – www.wgn.org.uk – a registered charity offering support to women and girls who have experienced violence, including child sexual abuse, rape, assault and domestic violence. Our services include a telephone helpline, crisis and core counselling, group therapy and complementary therapies.

WISH – www.womenatwish.com – WISH is a UK based charity that provides long-term, gender-sensitive support services in England and Wales to women who have mental health needs.
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Other organisations

Samaritans – 08457 909090 – www.samaritans.org.uk – confidential emotional support for anyone in crisis

NAPAC - National Association for People Abused in Childhood – 0800 085 3330 – www.napac.org.uk – NAPAC are a national organisation that has an info-line that refers people to relevant help groups/support in their area.

Trade Union Congress – 020 7636 4030 – www.tuc.org.uk – represents 70 member unions and campaigns on social justice issues

Victim Support Helpline – 0845 303 0900, and 020 7896 3776, 9am – 9pm Mondays to Fridays, 9am – 7pm weekends, 9am – 5pm bank holidays – www.victimsupport.org – counselling for victims of crime

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