Support
Norfolk & Suffolk Victim Care is run by Victim Support and provides free, confidential support to victims and witnesses of crime.
Just One Norfolk NHS website has lots of advice on staying safe, mental health support and healthy relationships
You can call Childline for free on 0800 1111 or visit their website Childline | Childline
The Children's Society has lots of useful advice and support
If you’re thinking about running away, have already run away or are worried about someone else running away, contact the Runaway Helpline by calling or texting for free on 116 000
If you’re worried about drug and alcohol use, The Matthew Project, based in Norwich, has lots of information and support on their website or you can call on 01603 626123
MAP is a youth charity in Norfolk which gives advice and support to young people aged 11 to 25. MAP also run a range of groups and activities in Norfolk – find out more here
The Benjamin Foundation runs youth groups across Norfolk, which offer support to young people while having fun
The Talk to Frank website has information about drugs, as well as offering help and advice
Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline: 08000 121 700. The Salvation Army also has a confidential helpline on 0800 8083733
The Rose Project offers support to young people in Norfolk who have been affected by sexual exploitation. You can contact them on 0808 800 1037
iCaSH has information on contraception, treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV care and treatment or related advice in Norfolk
The Pandora Project offers support to young people in Norfolk who have been in an abusive relationship
The FYI website has information, advice and support for young people. You can text SHOUT to 85258 for help and support - it’s free and you don’t have to give any details about yourself.
The Children’s Society has information for finding a job and earning money for under-18s
National Cyber Security Centre website has information for changing your privacy settings on the most popular social media platforms
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre has some excellent advice about staying safe online and what to do if you are worried about something that’s happened online
Make sure you know the difference between a healthy relationship and an unhealthy relationship
If you are concerned about being radicalised, you can contact the national Police Prevent helpline on 0800 011 3764
If you are aged 16 or over in Norfolk and Waveney, you can get free and confidential support from therapists and counsellors at the Wellbeing Service
If you’re worried about feeling unsafe in a relationship, you could make a safety plan, so that you always know who to turn to if you need support. You can find out more about making a safety plan here
Norfolk & Suffolk Victim Care is run by Victim Support and provides free, confidential support to victims and witnesses of crime.
If you need to talk to someone anonymously, you can call the Samaritans for free on 116 123.
If you need advice about finding a job, learning new skills and getting qualifications, take a look at Norfolk County Council’s information and guidance page
If you are worried about drug and alcohol use, The Matthew Project has lots of information on their website or you can call on 01603 626123.
The Norfolk Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (NIDAS) provides support for victims of domestic abuse in Norfolk. For free confidential advice call 0300 561 0555, text 07860 063464 or email [email protected]
Leeway is a Norfolk and Suffolk charity working to end domestic abuse. They have a helpline on 0300 5610077.
Doorway Women’s Services is part of the Magdalene Group in Norwich and aims to support women who are at risk of sexual exploitation, including sex workers.
The Harbour Centre is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Norfolk providing support for victims of rape and serious sexual assault. They also offer a 24-hour helpline on 01603 276381.
The Sue Lambert Trust has bases in Norwich and Great Yarmouth and is for anyone in Norfolk who has experienced sexual violence or sexual abuse.
Learning new skills can help you regain some independence and focus on making some positive changes in your life. You can find information on adult learning courses here and in some cases funding is available to help with the cost.