Helplines Awareness Day
Helplines Awareness Day is a day to raise awareness of critical services and we’re proud to commission a wide range of services that provide help to those in need.
We would like to take this opportunity to shine a light on some of these services, and the support they offer.
Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support service (SARSAS)
A charity supporting people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.
Helpline: 0808 801 0456
Avon and Somerset Victims Support
Victim Support is a charity that supports victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
Out of hours support line: 0808168911
Unseen UK
Unseen provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.
UK modern slavery & exploitation helpline: 08000121 700
Barnardos
Barnardo’s is a children’s charity that protects, supports, and nurtures children across the UK who need help.
Boloh helpline: 0800 151 2605
Unaccompanied Young people helpline: 0808 500 0046
Ukrainian Support helpline: 0800 148 8586
https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk/
Other support and help lines:
You can view our other commissioned services here: Victim Services Commissioned by the OPCC | OPCC for Avon and Somerset (avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk)
You can report crime anonymously to crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.
You can report crime to the police by calling 999 if it’s an emergency or 101 for a non-emergency.
You can also report to the police via their online form.