Easter break

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…

Easter break

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)10124hour
Domestic Abuse 24hour Helpline0808 2000 24724hour
Southside – DV and Family advice01225 331243
SARSAS (Rape & Sexual Abuse Support)0808 801 0456
Samaritans116 12324hour
Safe Link 0117 925 0680
Respect Phoneline (Advice and Support for those experiencing DV)0808 802 4040
NHS Bath01225 831400
Mind Bath  – Breathing Space (Confidential mental health service)0808 175 1369Mon – Sun 5.30 – 11pm
CALM (Mental Health Crisis Hotline)0800 58 58 585pm – midnight
Shout (Mental Health text support)85258 (text)24hour
Switchboard LGBTQ+ 0300 330 063024hour
Parent Line1890927277Mon-Fri 10am-9pm
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- Lena

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