Stay Safe
Whilst Street Angels will be doing their best to help people stay safe in the evening and night time in Birkenhead, there are lots of other ways to stay safe and seek help.
Take a look at the drop-down menu for a list of local and national support.
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0333 335 0026
StrutSafe is a UK-wide phone line. If you're walking alone, volunteers will be a friendly voice to keep you company and help you feel safe until you are through the door. Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00, Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
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SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)
Free specialised medical and forensic service.
Can assist males, females and children.
Can take samples which can be stored for evidence if a victim chooses to inform police at a later date.
Should be accessed immediately after event (unlikely to be any evidence after 3 days).
Centres in Manchester and Liverpool.
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
0330 363 0063
Local to Cheshire and Merseyside. Websites include downloadable leaflets, information on what to do and how to get support.
Great website and 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line is open 24 hours a day, every
day of the year:
Call free on 0808 500 2222
Visit the website to start a free online chat.
For mental health, community and daily groups & activities.
Contact number: 0150 647 7907
GP / Local A&EProvide medical support whilst respecting confidentiality
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Wirral Family Safety Unit (FSU) is a team of Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA’s). The FSU provides independent and impartial advice to any high risk victim/survivor of domestic abuse.
They provide support to victims and their families who are experiencing domestic abuse. They also provide support for people experiencing or at risk from harmful practices; honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
If an IDVA is unable to advise or support you, they will identify someone who can. You can get support for your children and the impact your relationship has had on them. They will assess your risk and together agree a plan to provide you with support and safety to reduce the risk to you and your children.
They can support you with ending an abusive or dangerous relationship as safely as possible. They can provide information about housing and how you will manage financially. Your IDVA can assist with any civil action such as going to court for a non-molestation order or injunction to keep you and your family safe.
Contact number is: 0151 666 4914
A free, confidential domestic abuse service based in Merseyside for women, men and young people affected by abuse. We believe that no person is beyond hope and that every individual deserves to live a life in a healthy environment, free from violence, abuse and fear.
Day time contact number is: 07731878076.
Free Emergency number: 0808 2000 247
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LOCAL SUPPORT
Wirral Mind
Local mental health charity offering mental health support.
Contact: 0151 512 2200
0800 145 6485 - 24/7 Cheshire and Wirral Mental Health Helpline
For people who need urgent mental health support.
OTHER/NATIONAL SUPPORT
SHOUT 24/7 crisis service: text 85258
Free and confidential text support service is there for moments when you are dealing with suicidal thoughts and need support to get to a calmer place.
Call 24/7 on 116 123 or via email: jo@samaritans.org
Free support for anyone who has suicidal thoughts and / or wants someone to talk to about their situation.
CALM
5pm - Midnight 0800 58585
The CALM helpline is there for anyone who needs to talk confidentially about a tough time they are experiencing. Calls are taken by trained staff who are there to listen, support, inform and signpost you to further information, and it is open from 5pm to midnight every day, 365 days a year.
The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you and those you are worried about stay safe in crisis.
For longer term support - we encourage you to contact your GP for professional advice and access to counselling for mental health concerns.
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If you see someone sleeping rough, please call the Rough Sleepers Initiative: 07821125119
The contact number can be used for telephone, text or voicemail. Please make sure you tell them the exact location of the individual.
Alternatively, if the circumstances allow (please see guidelines) please use the Wirral Overnight Safe Refuge for Rough Sleepers.
Contact number: 0151 650 1015
Address: 56, Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead, CH41 2TJ.
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