LRCC Newsletters and helpful links

Scottish Women’s Aid: the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse.  Scotland’s 24-hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234

Scottish Women’s Rights Centre: providing free legal information, advice, representation and advocacy support to  women in Scotland affected by violence and abuse. Helpline: 08088 010 789. (Mondays between 10am and 12:30pm;  Tuesdays between 12pm and 3pm; Wednesdays between 10am and 1pm)

Victim Support Scotland: the leading charity dedicated to helping people affected by any type of crime across Scotland. Free helpline: 0800 160 1985 (8am-8pm, Mon-Fri) 

NHS Lanarkshire: committed to delivering high quality, innovative health and social care that is person-centred. Contact details are here.

Lanarkshire Sexual Health: Appointment line: 0300 3030251 (open Monday to Thursday 9am–5pm and Friday 9am–4pm); Textphone (for deaf/hard of hearing): 07826 874190

Samaritans: providing support for people in crisis. 24-hour helpline: 116 123

Galop – the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence 0800 999 5428

AMINA – Muslim Women’s Resource Centre – Amina Muslim Women Resource Centre (mwrc.org.uk) is an intersectional organisation that empowers and supports Muslim and BME women to create an inclusive Scotland in which they can contribute fully. Their helpline is available Monday to Friday – 10am – 4pm for any Muslim and BME women who require support: 0808 801 0301 

Revenge Porn Helpline | SWGfL a UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as revenge porn. 0345 6000 459 (10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday)

The UK’s Eating Disorder Charity – Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk) the lead UK charity for eating disorders support. Helpline: 0808 801 0432

Breathing space: free, confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Helpline number: 0800 83 85 87 (Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am; Weekend: Friday 6pm-Monday 6am)

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men’s Advice Line UK (mensadviceline.org.uk) 0808 8010327 (Mon–Fri 10am-5pm)

Police Scotland: Contact methods can be found at this link

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service: Scotland’s prosecution service. Contact methods can be found at this link

Scottish Court Service

Turn to SARCS – NHS inform: The NHS Scotland sexual assault self-referral phone service can help to arrange care for you in the days following a rape or sexual assault. The service may be able to arrange for you to have a forensic medical examination (FME) at a SARCS without making a report to the police.

You are not alone | You are not to blame |  You have rights | You can get help

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