Self Help Groups in North East England
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A.C.T Abuse, Counselling and Training offer counselling and support for men and women
Information Helpline, self-help groups and individual counselling for male and female survivors of childhood emotional, physical and sexual abuse. They also see children (10+) with parental consent .

Halforton House,
29 Katherine Street,
Ashington,
Northumberland
NE63 9BU

Telephone 01670 521111

Opening hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10am - 12 noon, 7 - 9pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday:closed. Friday: 10am - 12 noon Weekend:closed.

CAUSE- Cleveland against Child abuse is an un-funded voluntary group, working to raise public awareness about child abuse. They also offer information and an advocacy service.

CAUSE
37 Station Road
Norton
Stockton-on-Tees
TS20 1NH

Telephone: 01642 559327

Childcall listens to young people, they know that sometimes children, young people, teenagers often find it difficult to talk face to face with adults about their problems, they fear that they may not be believed, may be judged, blamed or perhaps could even be punished.

Telephone: 0800 77 44 66

Opening hours: every day from7pm until 10pm on Weekdays, 4pm until 10pm on Weekends.

CRASH - Chorley Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline provides telephone support service and face to face counselling for people who have been raped or sexually abused or assaulted and for their partners, families and friends. Male and female counsellors are available for face to face counselling.

CRASH
c/o CVS,
Astley Hall Farmhouse,
Hall Gate,
Astley Village,
Chorley,
Lancs
PR7 1XA

Telephone 01257 267776

Opening hours: Monday: closed. Tuesday: 7pm - 9.30pm Wednesday: closed. Thursday: closed. Friday: closed. Weekend:closed.

Durham County Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling run a helpline for women and girls who have experienced rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives, offering counselling, support, and advice. Information on health issues, legal issues and support groups. Volunteers can accompany women to court, police, hospital and doctors visits.

Durham County Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling
PO Box 106,
Darlington
DL3 7YS

Telephone 01325 369933

Opening hours: Monday: closed. Tuesday: 6.30pm - 9.30pm Wednesday: closed. Thursday: 6.30pm - 9.30pm Friday: closed. Weekend: closed.

Jigsaw Project provide counselling services and support to adult male survivors of rape or sexual abuse.

Jigsaw Project
4 Longlands Road
Middlesbrough,
TS4 2JL

Telep hone: 01642 296000

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm. All other times: closed.

S.E.A.R.C.H- Sexual Abuse and Rape Counselling, Hartlepool offer counselling for women and men who have been sexually abused or raped at any time in their lives

Telephone: 01429 891151

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am -4.30pm. All other times: closed.

Someone Cares is a counselling service for those aged 16+ whose lives have been affected by sexual abuse.

Someone Cares
c/o St. Nicholas Hospital,
Jubilee Road,
Gosforth,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT

Telephone 0191 273 6666 ext 28255

Opening hours:times vary, please call and leave a message.

Tyneside Rape Crisis Centre offer information, support, telephone, and face to face counselling for women who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. Counselling offered on an appointment basis.

Telephone 0191 232 9858

Opening hours: Monday: 10am - 5pm Tuesday: 10am - 5pm Wednesday: 10am - 5pm Thursday: 10am - 5pm Friday: 10am - 5pm.

Warrington Rape Crisis provide a helpline offering advice, counselling and information for adults who have been raped or sexually assaulted either as adults or as children. Counselling offered on an appointment basis.

Warrington Rape Crisis
PO Box 35,
Warrington,
Cheshire
WA1 1DW

Telephone 01925 245444

Opening hours: Monday: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Tuesday: closed. Wednesday: 1pm - 3pm Thursday: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Friday: closed. Weekend: closed.

Wearside Women in Need give advice, support and safe accommodation for women and children experiencing sexual, physical or emotional abuse. Run a range of supported housing projects, including schemes for homeless young people (16-18) who have experienced sexual abuse and women with mental health problems.

Wearside Women in Need
The Elms,
Front Street,
Concord,
Washington,
Sunderland
NE37 2BA

Telephone 0191 416 1506

Opening hours: Monday: 9.30am - 6pm Tuesday: 9.30am - 6pm Wednesday: 9.30am - 6pm Thursday: 9.30am - 6pm Friday: 9.30am - 6pm. Weekend: closed.

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