April Holiday Break for VOICES
During the school holidays VOICES will be closed from Monday 3rd April and will reopen on Tuesday 11th April. Group Programmes will resume the week starting 17th April, depending on the group, and we will let you know about your groups separately. Below are some numbers of other agencies that might be helpful, but in…
April Holiday Break for VOICES
During the school holidays VOICES will be closed from Monday 3rd April and will reopen on Tuesday 11th April. Group Programmes will resume the week starting 17th April, depending on the group, and we will let you know about your groups separately. Below are some numbers of other agencies that might be helpful, but in…
During the school holidays VOICES will be closed from Monday 3rd April and will reopen on Tuesday 11th April.
Group Programmes will resume the week starting 17th April, depending on the group, and we will let you know about your groups separately.
Below are some numbers of other agencies that might be helpful, but in an emergency if you or anyone else is at risk always call 999.
If you cannot talk: wait for the operator to speak, then press 55 so they know you need help.
If you are concerned about anything related to the support you receive during this Voices break please talk to us so we can make a plan together. Email us at info@voicescharity.org
In the meantime, all of us at Voices wish you a lovely break.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
| Avon and Somerset Police (non urgent) | 101 | 24hour |
| Domestic Abuse 24hour Helpline | 0808 2000 247 | 24hour |
| Southside – DV and Family advice | 01225 331243 | |
| SARSAS (Rape & Sexual Abuse Support) | 0808 801 0456 | |
| Samaritans | 116 123 | 24hour |
| Safe Link | 0117 925 0680 | |
| Respect Phoneline (Advice and Support for those experiencing DV) | 0808 802 4040 | |
| NHS Bath | 01225 831400 | |
| Mind Bath – Breathing Space (Confidential mental health service) | 0808 175 1369 | Mon – Sun 5.30 – 11pm |
| CALM (Mental Health Crisis Hotline) | 0800 58 58 58 | 5pm – midnight |
| Shout (Mental Health text support) | 85258 (text) | 24hour |
| Switchboard LGBTQ+ | 0300 330 0630 | 24hour |
| Parent Line | 1890927277 | Mon-Fri 10am-9pm |
This service has saved my mental health and has provided a safe service whilst helping with coping mechanisms for the future.
- Lena
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