Service Directory
Aylesbury Vale and Milton Keynes Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service (AVMKSAASS)
We provide free and confidential counselling with our highly trained and specialist team of counsellors for both men and women. We understand that for male survivors breaking down the wall of silence so that they feel able to speak and be heard without feeling judged because of their gender can be difficult. AVMKSAASS believe in ensuring the equality of treatment and support for male survivors of sexual assault, abuse and domestic violence.
Referrals or enquiries can be made through our confidential Helpline on
01296 392468
or email: [email protected]
or visit: avmksaass.org.uk
where you can fill out an online referral form
HESTIA
At Hestia, we support adults and children in times of crisis.
We deliver services across London and the surrounding regions, as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond a crisis. We are supported by more than 630 volunteers across London who provide specialist skills such as art therapy, yoga, IT, gardening and cooking, as well as befriending and fundraising.
For the most accurate response to your query, please fill out our Contact Us form.
Telephone
Main Reception: +44 (0) 20 7378 3100
Voicemail box: +44 (0) 20 3879 3700
You can also email. Please use the Contact Us form or email us on [email protected]. For a secure email path please send your emails to [email protected]
If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need urgent assistance please contact the Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247. If you are in immediate danger, please call the police on 999.
Translation/Interpreting Service – KnockHundred
Knockhundred Translations is a leading UK language service company, providing professional translation, interpreting, transcription and subtitling services in London, throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. We offer translation, interpreting, transcription and subtitling services in over 190 languages. Our team is friendly and efficient, our service unbeatable, our costs competitive. You can trust Knockhundred to deliver quality translations, transcripts and subtitles, and to get you connected with the best interpreters, either face-to-face or by telephone.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families has developed and delivered pioneering mental health care for over 60 years. Their aim is to transform current mental health provision in the UK by improving the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of treatment. They believe that every child and their family should be at the heart of the care they receive, working in partnership with professionals.
Anna Freud Centre Kantor Centre of Excellence 4-8 Rodney Street London N1 9JH
T: +44 (0)20 7794 2313
E: [email protected]
Charity number: 1077106
Four Angel Care Ltd
Specialist CSE and Gang Exploitation Supported Living Accommodation for females only aged 16-18 years. Supported living accommodation also includes other forms of exploitation such as Trafficking and so on.
Four Angel Care will be able to accommodate three young females aged 16-18 years.
Visit https://fourangelcare.co.uk/ for more information.
Debbie Weissang
Director, Four Angel Care Ltd
Mobile: 07736158077 (please leave a message if there is no answer)
www.giveusashout.org
If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support, text Shout to 85258.
If your life is in imminent danger, please call 999.
We can help with urgent issues such as:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Abuse or assault
- Self-harm
- Bullying
- Relationship challenges
We will always try to respond to texters as quickly as possible, however our responses will be longer at times of high demand. We will always respond to high risk texters as a priority. If you are at imminent risk call 999 and if you need another form of support, please review other support agencies here – https://www.headstogether.org.uk/get-support/
GW Theatre Company
TARGET: Targeting and Reducing Grooming, Exploitation and Trading of Children and Young People Online
TARGET offer a service for 5-19 year olds affected by online sexual abuse and exploitation.
We also operate a TARGET Helpline: Mondays and Fridays 4.30-8pm
Mobile: 07718 003219 (also available on WhatsApp) Email: [email protected]
Website: www.servicesix.co.uk
Facebook: Ollie Target Twitter: @ServiceSix1
Hayley Brown Bsc ILM Cert ASCEP
TARGET Project Manager
Service Six – Supporting Children, Young People, Adults & Families
15, Sassoon Mews, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3LT
Mobile: 07923 904334
HQ Tel: 01933 277520 / 01933 273746
Registered Charity No: 1132490
Makesafe
Makesafe – Are a team of 4 people who work with 11-17 year olds in Bracknell Forest. The work they do with young people covers a range of topics such as personal safety, exploitation, young people going missing and any other support the young person may need.
Email – [email protected]
Telephone number -07826 953 564
Safe Steps Children’s Home
St Christopher’s Safe Steps children’s home in West London cares for girls aged 12 to 17 who are at risk of child sexual exploitation or other serious community threats.
Because they are in their own communities, the girls can maintain and repair the positive relationships in their lives. They leave our care with a better understanding of sexual health, relationships and how they deserve to be treated.
Please contact the placements team on [email protected]
Registered Office:
1 Putney High Street, London SW15 1SZ
SPACE – Stop & Prevent Adolescent Criminal Exploitation
Campaigning to raise awareness of County Lines (child criminal exploitaiton) and to keep all children and young people safe from criminal and violent harm.
Phil Mitchell Male Sexual Abuse Specialist.
About Phil
Phil is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist specialising in working with boys and men who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual abuse. Since 2004 Phil has worked therapeutically with males affected by rape, sexual abuse, sexual violence and sexual exploitation. Phil is a survivor of sexual abuse/exploitation, an experienced public speaker and has trained thousands of professionals across the country on male sexual abuse/exploitation addressing how masculinity plays its part. Between 2009 and 2018 Phil was the Project Coordinator of The BLAST Project; a male only child sexual exploitation (CSE) service. Whilst at The BLAST Project Phil was instrumental in the development of nationally recognised male CSE resources such as ‘Alright Charlie’, ‘Ryan’s Story’, ‘Brandon’s Story’ and more. Phil managed the nationally recognised male CSE development project ‘Excellence for Boys’ which saw male referrals to 20 CSE services increase from 91 to 249. Phil was also instrumental in the Jack CSE serious case review where it was highlighted he provided good/consistent support. Phil has appeared on TV and in the media on numerous occasions highlighting the abuse of boys and men, and has contributed to various research and publications addressing male CSE. Phil is also a qualified supervisor and supervises trainee and qualified counsellors as well as other practitioners working with vulnerable children and adults. Phil is passionate about ensuring boys and men at risk of, or who have experienced abuse are appropriately identified and supported in a way that promote gender equality and combats gender biased practice ensuring services are appropriately accessible to and inclusive of males. Phil also volunteers with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) regarding development of new resources. Further details can be found at the website: www.counsellingwithphil.co.uk
Services
Counselling and Psychothgerapy
Based in Leeds/Pudsey West Yorkshire counselling and psychotherapy is available for boys and men who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual abuse/exploitation
Futher details: http://counsellorinleeds.co.uk/counselling/4525469776
Supervision
Supervision is available to practitioners working in the field of CSE including those who are working with vulnerable children and adults. Supervision takes place in central Leeds or Pudsey, or via FaceTime if practitioners do live in the local area.
Futher details: http://counsellorinleeds.co.uk/supervision/4579065365
Training
Training is available for professionals and practitioners nationally and addresses the grooming and sexual exploitation of boys and young men. Currently two full days training courses are available:
CSE Training: Identifying Boys
CSE Training: Engaging with Boys
Further details including training content: http://counsellorinleeds.co.uk/training/4593770844
Conference Speaking – Sharing my Story
Conference speaking is available nationally and can be tailored to the needs of those making the booking. Presentations can include myths and stereotypes associated with male CSE, how the boy brain works and sharing of my own personal experience of CSE and rape.
Further details: http://counsellorinleeds.co.uk/training/4593770844
Group Work
Group work is available for educational and youth settings nationally and addresses the grooming and sexual exploitation of boys and young men, and the mental health and emotional well-being of boys.
Further details including group work content: http://counsellorinleeds.co.uk/group-work/4593778434