Chester & Cheshire West, UK
You’re Safe Here is launching in Chester and Cheshire West, meaning you will start to see businesses displaying the distinctive sign and reassurance that they know how to support you. The resources below can help you if you feel unsafe of have been a victim of a crime.
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Dealing with Hate Crime:
Remedi
remediuk.org
0114 2536669
Support after a crime:
Victim Support (24hrs)
victimsupport.org.uk
0808 168 9111
Support if you have been sexually assaulted:
St Mary’s Sexual Assault Centre (SARC)
0161 276 6515
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC)
01260 697900 or 0330 363 0063
Need someone to talk to?
Samaritans (24hrs)
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
LGBT+ Specific Helpline?
LGBT Switchboard (10am-10pm)
Call: 0800 0119100
Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
Domestic Abuse?
National Domestic Abuse Helpine (24hrs)
Call: 0808 2000 247
nationalaidhelpline.org.uk
Mental Health Crisis:
Shout Crisis Text Line (24hrs)
Text SHOUT to 85258
Mental Health Services:
Hub of Hope
by Chasing the Stigma
hubofhope.co.uk
HIV Support:
Body Positive
Call: 01270 653150
Email: health@bpcnw.co.uk
bpcnw.co.uk
At Risk of Homelessness?
AKT (10am – 4pm)
gethelp@akt.org.uk
Live Chat (Mon-Fri)
‘Honour’-based abuse, forced marriage or other harmful practices:
Savera UK
Tel: 0800 107 0726 (10am-4pm weekdays, excluding bank holidays)
saverauk.co.uk
- Download the ‘Hollie Guard App’ where you can share your location, record information and images and set alerts for when you expect to arrive at your destination.
- Download the ‘Stop Hate UK’ app where you can get support and advice, report a hate crime and take recordings and pictures in an incident.
Rail
- Text report to British Transport Police on 61016
- Download the ‘Railway Guardian’ App where you can share your location, contact the Police and record evidence.
Taxis
- Don’t get into an unlicensed taxi. Only black taxi cabs can pick you up without a booking.
- For non-emergency taxi issues contact Cheshire West & Chester Council
In an emergency always dial 999
An emergency is if you or someone else is in danger, there is risk to life, to property or the person committing the crime is still on scene or has just left. If in doubt, call.
Direct to Cheshire Police:
101
cheshire.police.uk
Anonymously via Crime Stoppers (24hrs)
0800 555 111
crimestoppers-uk.org
Remember, no matter which way you choose to report something, you only need to do what you are comfortable with and can stop at any time.
You’re Safe Here is just launching in this area. As the scheme develops, if something is missing or doesn’t look quite right with our listings, let us know using the contact form here.
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