Other support services
If you have been a victim of a crime then there may be a support service that you can turn to.
www.ageuk.org.uk/gloucestershire
Age UK is the largest independent organisation in the county working with, and for, older people.
Tel: 01452 422660
Victim Support provide emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime in Gloucestershire. They are an independent charity and you can contact them for support regardless of whether you’ve contacted the police, and no matter how long ago the crime took place. They will help you for as long as it takes to overcome the impact of crime.
Tel: 0808 281 0112
The service is offered to bereaved families by their police family liaison officer (known as the FLO) or the Foreign Office country caseworker.
Tel: 0845 3030 900
www.restorativegloucestershire.co.uk
Restorative processes bring those harmed by crime or conflict, and those responsible for the harm, into communication, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward.
Tel: 01452 754542
The Brake support team understand that every road crash is different, every caller is an individual and each set of circumstances is uniquely painful, and tailor their support according to your needs.
Tel: 0808 8000 401
RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims with over 27 years’ experience helping families cope with the devastating aftermath of road death and injury.
Tel: 0845 4500 355
When you’re experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change your life. Mind empower people to understand their condition and the choices available.
Tel: 0300 123 3393
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
The Counselling Directory works closely with counsellors, psychotherapists and visitors, to provide the best service possible. With over 10,000 qualified counsellors listed, they can help to connect you to professional support.
www.victimsinformationservice.org.uk
If you have been a victim of crime your local support team can help you.
Tel: 0808 1689 293
TIC+ provides face-to-face and online counselling services across Gloucestershire for young people aged 9 – 21 and their families. They are there to listen and support you – not to judge you. Their mission is to improve, preserve and promote good mental health and well-being among young people and their families.
Tel: 01594 372777 or 07520 634063
Citizen’s advice Witness service provides free and independent support for both prosecution and defence witnesses in every criminal court in England and Wales.
Murdered Abroad is a support group for families, partners and friends of the victims of murder and manslaughter abroad.
Contact: [email protected]
Helpline number – 0845 123 2384
Restitute – Supporting third party victims of crime
Support for people who care for survivors of sexual or violent crime. Restitute provide practical support and 1 to 1 therapeutic support over video call. They provide training and raise awareness of the challenges faced by 3rd party victims.