All of our plays are co-created with women who share their real-life experiences. These include domestic abuse, mental health issues, sexual abuse, childhood sexual abuse, the criminal justice system, alcohol and substance misuse, housing issues, bereavement and self-harm. Please scroll below for sources of information and support.

If you, or someone you know, is a survivor or surviving domestic abuse, please see below and click on the links next to the service provider.

Call 999: What to do if you need urgent police help through the 999 service, but can’t speak

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 24hr Freephone

Galop National LGBT+: Domestic Abuse Helpline

Women’s Aid: COVID-19 Resource Hub  Where it isn’t safe to speak on the telephone, Women’s Aid have a LIVE CHAT

The Deaf Help Charity: Domestic Abuse Support

SafeLives: Advice and information for survivors, professionals and policy makers

Surviving Economic Abuse: Spotting the signs of economic abuse during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Halo Project: Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence

Welsh Women’s Aid: Bystander Toolkit

West End Women and Girls Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne: Domestic Abuse Support

EVA Women’s Aid: Domestic Abuse and rape services in Teesside

Scottish Women’s Aid: Helpline, Support and Live Chat

LGBT Youth Scotland: Domestic Abuse Information

Nexus NI: Domestic and sexual abuse 24hr helpline

Women’s Aid Northern Ireland: Emergency accommodation and support services

Stay Safe East: Tackling domestic abuse and sexual abuse against the Deaf and disabled community in London

The Rainbow Project, Northern Ireland: Support on abuse within LGBT+ relationships

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If you, or someone you know, have been affected by mental health issues or self-harm, the following organisations may be able to help.

Mind: Helpline and information including sign posting

YoungMinds: Text helpline and links to NHS support

If you, or someone you know, have been made homeless or are affected by homelessness, the following organisations may be able to help.

Shelter: Shelter helps people struggling with bad housing or homelessness, via their website, helpline and face to face services.

Information and support for anyone affected by sexual abuse (current or historic) including sources of support for children, young people and adults.

Rape Crisis England & Wales: confidential support and information to women in England and Wales who have survived any form of sexual violence, no matter how long ago.

Rape Crisis Scotland: Find a Rape Crisis Centre, get online support, or access information.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by addiction, the following organisations may be able to help.

NHS: contacts for those needing alcohol support

FRANK: Confidential service to anyone wanting information, advice or support about any aspect of drugs.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by bereavement, the following organisations may be able to help.

Cruse: provides support after the death of someone close including face to face, telephone, group support, as well as bereavement support for children.

NHS: for information and support contacts