Support for clients with child abuse compensation claims
Coming to terms with childhood abuse can be a frightening and traumatic process, and the organisations below can offer practical help and advice
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Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline: 0845 769 7555. E-mail: help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk. General enquiries - PO Box 1, 10 Toft Green, York YO1 7ND
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Child Line: 0800 1111 (free)
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CoDa Co-Dependants Anonymous: www.coda-uk.org Email: enquiries@coda-uk.org
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London Friend: 86 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London N1 9DN. 020 7837 3337/020 7837 1674. E-mail: office@londonfriend.org.uk
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London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard: 020 7837 6768
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MOSAC (Mothers against the sexual abuse of children): 141 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JA: 0800 980 1958 or if you can afford to pay for the call 020 8293 9990.
Email enquiries@mosac.org.uk
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NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood): Email: support@napac.org.uk 0800 085 3330
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Narcotics Anonymous: 0300 999 1212
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Action for Children: Action for Children, 3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford WD18 8AG www.actionforchildren.org.uk Telephone - 0300 123 2112 Email: ask.us@actionforchildren.org.uk
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NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (free)
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Respond (dealing with vulnerabilty and sexual abuse in the lives of people with learning disabilities): 0808 808 0700
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Safeline - (for people who are survivors of sexual abuse): 3 Trinity Mews, Priory Road, Warwick, CV34 4NA 0808 800 5005 (free available weekday evenings) Office hours number - 01926 408315
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The Samaritans: Chris, PO Box 9090, Stirling, FK8 2SA Email - jo@samaritans.org Helpline: 08457 909090
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Survivors Email - info@survivors.org.uk
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Victim Support London: National helpline number - 0845 3030900 Email - supportline@victimsupport.co.uk
London no 0845 450 3936 London address (there are branches all over the country) - Octavia House, 50 Banner Street, EC1Y 8ST
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Women's Aid Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (free)
Also see the "Counselling & Advice" section in your local Yellow Pages or contact your GP
If you think you may have a claim for child abuse compensation, get in touch for free initial advice from sensitive professionals.