Other resources for PTSD
Further reading
Armed forces healthcare
The NHS can help if you are in military service or a veteran.
Read about armed forces healthcare.
How to manage after a traumatic event
The Royal College of Psychiatrists' website explains what a traumatic event is and how to cope.
Learn more about traumatic events.
Racially based trauma
The Counselling Directory offers Information about racially based trauma.
Read more.
Support for anyone experiencing PTSD
PTSD UK have more information and support for anyone experiencing PTSD.
Visit PTSD UK.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
The EMDR Association has information and resources about EDMR, including therapists.
Learn more about EDMR.
Useful contacts
Victim Support
Victim Support help anyone affected by crime, including friends and family. It doesn’t matter when the crime took place. They provide a free and confidential support 24/7, for people affected by crime and traumatic events. This is regardless of whether you have contacted the police. They provide information, advice, and emotional and practical support.
Telephone: 08 08 16 89 111
Email: Through the website.
Webchat: Through the website.
Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
ANXIETY, GRIEF AND TRAUMA
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK is a user-led charity which supports people with anxiety disorders, including PTSD.
Telephone: 03444 775 774
Address: Anxiety UK, Nunes House, 447 Chester Road, Manchester, M16 9HA
E-mail: support@anxietyuk.org.uk
Text: 07537 416 905
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Assistance Support and Self Help in Surviving Trauma (ASSIST)
ASSIST Trauma Care employs experienced therapists trained to work with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the after-effects of trauma in line with current evidence-based treatments. They are a charity, but you have to pay for therapy.
Phone: 01788 551 919
E-mail: admin@assisttraumacare.org.uk
Contact form: Through the website.
Website: www.assisttraumacare.org.uk
MILITARY AND TRAUMA
Combat Stress
Combat Stress supports current and ex-military of all ages who have mental health conditions. And their families.
Telephone (ex-military): 0800 138 1619
Telephone (current military): 0800 323 4444
Helpline text: 07537 173 683
Address: Tyrwhitt House, Oaklawn Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0BX
Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Website: www.combatstress.org.uk
PTSD Resolution
PTSD Resolution provides counselling for former armed forces, reservists and families.
Telephone: 0300 302 0551
E-mail: contact@ptsdresolution.org
Address: PTSD Resolution Ltd, c/o Chantry House, 22 Upperton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1BF
Website: www.ptsdresolution.org
Veterans UK
Veterans UK is a government body offering support for veterans. They provide welfare support for veterans of any age, and their families through the Veterans Welfare Service and the Veterans UK helpline.
Telephone (UK only): 0808 1914 218
Telephone (overseas): +44 1253 866 043
Email: veterans-uk@mod.gov.uk
Address: Veterans UK, Ministry of Defence, Norcross, Thornton, Cleveleys, FY5 3WP
Website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk
TORTURE AND TRAUMA
Freedom from Torture
Freedom from Torture offers one-to-one therapy, group activities and support for physical pain to survivors of torture. This includes people with complex PTSD. For asylum seekers and refugees.
Telephone: 020 7697 7777
Email: Through the website.
Website: www.freedomfromtorture.org
CHILD ABUSE AND CHILDHOOD ABUSE
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
NAPAC supports adult survivors of childhood abuse.
Telephone: 0808 801 0331
E-mail: support@napac.org.uk
Address: NAPAC, 7-14 Great Dover St, London, SE1 4YR
Website: www.napac.org.uk
Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA)
HAVOCA is run by survivors for adult survivors of child abuse. They provide support, friendship, and advice adults whose lives have been affected by childhood abuse. They have an online forum for survivors.
Email: Through the website.
Website: www.havoca.org
SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RELATIONSHIPS
Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis have a network of independent rape crisis centres.
Address: Rape Crisis, Suite E4, Hanover Walk, Leeds, LS3 1AB
Email: rcewinfo@rapecrisis.org.uk
Webchat: Through the website.
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Refuge
Refuge support female survivors of domestic abuse. They provide legal information, help with housing and money, and support with domestic abuse services.
Telephone (National Domestic Abuse Helpline): 0808 2000 247
Email: Through the website.
Webchat: Through the website.
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid support female survivors of domestic abuse.
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Webchat: Through the website.
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk/
Website (service directory): www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory
Survivors UK
There for any man, boy or non-binary person who has ever experienced unwanted sexual activity, such as words, images or touch.
Telephone: 0203 5983 898
Email: help@survivorsuk.org
Website: www.survivorsuk.org/
RISE
RISE supports perpetrators of domestic violence in their rehabilitation journey. They guide perpetrators through a process of change, addressing behaviours and attitudes. They provide group and one-to-one sessions, focused on self-reflection.
Telephone: 07495 099 694
Email: info@risemutual.org
Website: www.risemutual.org/interventions-perpetrators/
Respect Phoneline
Provide help for domestic violence perpetrators.
Telephone (for perpetrators & those supporting): 0808 8024 040
Telephone (for male victims of domestic abuse): 0808 801 0327
Email (for perpetrators & those supporting): info@respectphoneline.org.uk
Email (for male victims of domestic abuse): info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Webchat (for perpetrators & those supporting): www.respectphoneline.org.uk/contact-us/
Webchat (for male victims of domestic abuse): www.mensadviceline.org.uk/
Website: www.respectphoneline.org.uk