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Mental health support and counselling

Victim Support staff are not qualified mental health practitioners or counsellors, and there are specialist organisations that can provide this support.

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis contact the 24/7 Lancashire Crisis helpline on 0800 953 0110.

Or to view a wide range of other services, visit the Hub of Hope website.

The organisations below provide specialist counselling, and other services, for victim-survivors of sexual abuse, sexual violence or domestic abuse. This is not a complete list, and other counsellors or counselling organisations are available in Lancashire.

Support from these organisations may also include ‘pre-trial’ therapy for victim-survivors in the criminal justice system.

Birchall Trust say they provide “counselling and support for survivors of rape, sexual abuse or sexualised violence. We offer support to anyone aged four and above affected by rape, sexual abuse or sexualised violence in Cumbria and Lancashire.”

Visit their website for more information.

Chorley Women’s Centre say “the counselling services we offer are free for those who have been affected by many aspects of their lives, such as relationships, family and work. The aim of counselling is to provide the client with a safe, secure, and confidential space where they can explore their difficulties with a fully qualified counsellor.”

Visit their website to find out more about their services.

Need help after sexual violence?

Call 0300 1409957 for sexual abuse and violence support or you can fill out our online form.

Lancashire’s sexual assault referral centre

If you need medical help, contact the SAFE Centre on 01772 523344 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm) or 01772 716565 outside of those hours.