Asking for help is a sign of strength

if Only… is a small charity and limited on the support we can offer, however we highly recommend the following services for emergency support. Please follow the links for the support you need.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Samaritans

If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans listen. They won’t judge or tell you what to do.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a helpline offering a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

SANE

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

CALM

CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably and is taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling shit, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth living.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Shout 85258

Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

NSPCC

If you are concerned about a child you can contact the NSPCC

if Only… is a small charity and limited on the support we can offer, however we highly recommend the following services for emergency support. Please follow the links for the support you need.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Samaritans

If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans listen. They won’t judge or tell you what to do.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a helpline offering a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

SANE

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

CALM

CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably and is taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling shit, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth living.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Shout 85258

Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

Emergency Support for Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse

NSPCC

If you are concerned about a child you can contact the NSPCC

Emergency Help Procedure

If you are being harmed, or are in immediate danger to life, Or if you witness someone being harmed, or become aware of immediate danger to life:

  • If there is immediate risk to life, call an ambulance if required. (Dial 999 or 112) to seek to preserve life.
  • If there is immediate risk of significant harm, call the Police. (Dial 999 or 112) who will make the call on the appropriate support agency(s).
  • In case of suicidal thoughts but no immediate risk, Call the Samaritans (Dial 116 123) (if it is for someone else, advise them to call)
  • Keep yourself and others safe.
  • If the emergency is to another person, then Seek their consent to get help
  • If current child abuse is suspected then Refer to Local Authority. Call their Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). For contact details search the internet for the Local Authority’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, or, if unsure, call NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000
  • For other health or wellbeing concerns – Call your GP, or ask a friend to call for you. This should be available on a confidential basis. if it is for another person, then refer the individual to their GP and offer to make the call to arrange this.
  • If a crime has been committed, call the Police. (Dial 999 or 112 if this is an emergency. If the crime is historical only with no current threat or risk then call 101)