The West Midlands Regional Children and Young People Sexual Assault Service 0330 233 0099 C Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Web: https://westmidsregionalcypsas.co.uk/ If you or a child or young person (any gender) you know has experienced sexual assault, you can contact The West Midlands Regional CYPSAS for help and advice 24/7. If you are under 13 years old, you will need to be referred to the centre by a social care professional or the police. If you are 13 years old or older, you can make an appointment to come to the centre without a referral from a professional. We offer counselling and other services. You can also access resources via our website.
Tough Enough to Care 07788 267 060 (Not 24/7) or text support: Text for free to TOUGH to 85258 (24/7) Email: Info@toughenoughtocare.org Support Group Addresses: https://toughenoughtocare.help/support-groups/ Web: https://toughenoughtocare.org/
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Tough Enough to Care offer dedicated peer support groups for men and women, giving a non- judgmental, safe space for people to support each other and be supported. Groups run at varied times and locations throughout the UK, please check our website for details of your nearest group. Tough Enough to Care also offer mental health awareness sessions, Accredited Mental Health First Aid and Suicide First Aid training, as well as providing confidential online support via email & our social media platforms.
West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership 0121 626 6060
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Email: vrp@westmidlands.police.uk Web: https://westmidlands-vrp.org/
The Partnership aims to reduce violent crime and has a team within Sandwell. We benefit from the expertise of partners in public health, criminal justice, sports, education and policing in order to take a collaborative approach. The Partnership Helping Communities Fund supports programmes based on local community needs. This includes children and young adult ’ s up to 25 years old emotional wellbeing programmes both for victims of crime and also those who may have caused harm to others, due in part to their own wellbeing. Examples of funded projects include ‘Believe to Achieve’ which is mentoring for children and families, ‘Box Clever’ for children up to 18 (plus links on the VRP directory to other services suitable for adults) and contribute to Sandwell youth services for detached youth work where support is given to young people who are out & about in the community. They also lead on free trauma informed training for professionals
Wolverhampton LGBT+ (WLGBT+) 07824 031 187 A Open: 10 am – 6 pm, Mon to Wednesday. 10 am – 4:30 pm, Thursday and Friday.
Email: info@wolverhamptonlgbt.org Web: https://wolverhamptonlgbt.org/
WLGBT+ provide counselling and social activities for the LGBT+ community and allies of the community in The Black Country including Sandwell. Other activities range from yoga to sewing and include group activities for each strand of the LGBT+ community. Most activities are run from our hub in Wolverhampton. Counselling can be provided in person or by phone/video call. WLGBT+ provide services for those 18.+ VIP membership is available on our website which allows members to attend all activities for free.
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