Additional Support
While WayfinderWoman offers peer support and community, we know that sometimes you may need more specialised help. Below are some organisations that offer support across a range of areas.
We hope these resources may be helpful if you’re looking for additional support.
Need urgent support?
If you need immediate help, support is available:
Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999
Support Helplines
Samaritans
24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone experiencing distress or struggling to cope.
Telephone: 116 123
🌐 https://www.samaritans.org
Shout
A free, confidential text service offering support for anyone feeling anxious, overwhelmed or in crisis.
Text SHOUT to 85258
🌐 https://giveusashout.org
Mental Health Support
Mind
Provides mental health information, advice and support services across the UK.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
🌐 https://www.mind.org.uk
NHS Talking Therapies
Free NHS talking therapies for anxiety, depression and related mental health difficulties.
🌐 https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service
Domestic Abuse Support
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
24-hour confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
🌐 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women’s Aid
Provides support, information and resources for women experiencing domestic abuse.
🌐 https://www.womensaid.org.uk
Refuge
Specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including safe accommodation and helplines.
🌐 https://www.refuge.org.uk
Sexual Violence Support
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Specialist support for women and girls affected by sexual violence and abuse.
Telephone: 0808 500 2222
🌐 https://rapecrisis.org.uk
The Survivors Trust
Provides access to specialist support services for survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
🌐 https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org
Financial & Practical Advice
Citizens Advice
Free, confidential advice on money, housing, employment and legal issues.
🌐 https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
StepChange Debt Charity
Free and confidential advice for people dealing with debt problems.
Telephone: 0800 138 1111
🌐 https://www.stepchange.org
Parenting & Family Support
Family Lives
Advice and support for parents on family life, relationships and parenting challenges.
Telephone: 0808 800 2222
🌐 https://www.familylives.org.uk
Holding Space
Provides peer support groups and wellbeing support for parents & carers in Eastbourne.
🌐 https://www.holdingspace.org.uk
Local East Sussex Support
Community Action
Connects people with local voluntary organisations and community support services.
🌐 https://communityactioneastsussex.org.uk/
East Sussex County Council
Information about local wellbeing services, housing support and community resources.
🌐 https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk