In addition to supporting students through university processes, the Help & Advice service can also signpost students to other organisations that might be able to offer more specialist support.
Here, you will find a list of charitable organisations and their contact details.
If you want to find out more about signposting and organisations that can support you, book an appointment with an advisor.
Ask for Angela
If our students begin to feel uncomfortable with someone in Tramps or The Hangar and want to be safely removed from the situation, they can speak to a member of bar staff and ask for 'Angela'. Our staff have been trained to help students in these situations.
A charity designed to help people struggling with their energy bills or living in cold homes. In a preventative approach to health and wellbeing the free to use helpline provides residents with a single point of contact for energy advice, grants and other local services in order to help keep them warm and well at home.
Provides services for adults and young people facing difficulties with alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing, and criminal justice.
We’re an independent charity that gives you the power to speak up to stop crime, 100% anonymously.
Whoever you are, wherever you live, from communities to companies.
By phone and online, 24/7, 365 days a year.
The Glade SARC provides a service to men and women who have experienced rape or sexual assault. The Glade can collect forensics from individuals who do not currently want to complete a police report and keep these on record, in a confidential space that can be accessed by the victim and passed to police later if the victim decides to make a police report.
An organisation that supports victims of racism.
We are a friendly, community driven group for LGBT+ adults living in and around Worcestershire.
Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Suicide is the biggest killer of people aged 35 and under in the UK.
Rape Crisis is the charity working to end sexual violence and abuse against women. Students can contact their 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line and speak to a specialist – at any time of the day or night. They can call free on 0808 500 2222 or go to their website to start a free online chat.
The largest provider of relationship support in England and Wales and we help millions of people every year to strengthen the relationships that mean the most to them.
We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, but we’re also taking action to prevent the crisis. We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. We offer listening and support to people and communities in time of need.
SARI provides free and confidential support for anyone who is a victim of hate crime.
Working in partnership with the NHS, we provide STI testing, diagnosis and treatment, oral contraception, the morning after pill and specialist remote clinical support. We are not- for profit and passionate about delivering discreet, convenient, and clinically safe experiences.
Shelter is a charity that support people facing homelessness. Our advice and support services offer one-to-one, personalised help with housing issues and homelessness.
We support families, parents and children and young people across Worcestershire to lead, happy healthy and fulfilled lives.
Victim support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
Our core purpose is to reduce the incidence and impact of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls in West Mercia by providing support, protection and prevention services that empower those who affected by violence and abuse to rebuild their lives and those of their children.
Support for those affected by sudden death in young people.
County Council are responsible for services like education, social care and transport. If you are unsure which dept to contact ask your PAT, Firstpoint or an Advisor at the SU.
Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community hubs in the city of Worcester providing crucial facilities for community use, activities and services that empower people of all ages.
Person centred support for carers.
The Care Leavers’ Team provides a service to care leavers, or young people preparing to leave care.
University services
Full directory of services
Confidentiality
The Help & Advice service is confidential - nothing you tell us will be shared with the University of Worcester or any other organisation or individual without your permission. There are rare occasions where a breach of confidentiality may be deemed necessary. A breach of confidentiality will only occur if staff have evidence to believe that someone is at risk of harm and abuse. Further details can be found in our Confidentiality Policy. If a decision is made to breach confidentiality, the client will be informed in advance of the breach.
Disclaimer
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