Stalking support services

The Alice Ruggles Trust is a small charity dedicated to raising awareness about stalking and as such is not in a position to offer advice to victims. The services below are best placed to provide support:

Local support services

ENGLAND:

Changing Pathways

The Independent Stalking Advocacy team supports people experiencing stalking who live in the Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford, Thurrock, Harlow and Epping Forest areas. The service can also support victims who do not have a direct link to the person who is stalking them.

  • Website
  • Helpline: 01268 729 707 (24-hour: 0330 333 7444)

Splitz Support Service

This specialist service provides advocacy, advice and support for high risk stalking victims in Gloucestershire. The National Stalking Helpine (see National support services, below) offers a triage service and makes referrals.

  • Website
  • Helpline: 0800 802 0300 (via National Stalking Helpline)
  • Email

Aurora New Dawn

Our Stalking Advocates are always on hand to offer support whenever we’re needed and to ensure that victims in Hamphsire and the Isle of Wight are protected, safe and aware of their rights under the law.

Protection Against Stalking

Local advocacy service for victims of stalking in Kent

Fylde Coast Women’s Aid

Specialist support, advice and advocacy to victims in the Fylde Coast area

Free From Fear project

Support for victims of stalking aged 13+ in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid

The Stalking Advisory Service is a partnership of support services who specialise in supporting male and female victims and survivor’s of stalking, harassment and abuse, 16 years old and over for survivors in Nottinghamshire.

  • Website
  • Helpline: 0115 947 6490 (women); 0115 960 5556 (men)
  • Email

Veritas Justice

Confidential advice and support for people affected by stalking in Sussex

Wearside Women in Need

Support for victims of stalking in Sunderland and the surrounding area

Black Country Stalking Support Service

Our West Midlands Stalking Support Service supports women and men over 13 who are experiencing stalking and harassment in Birmingham, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

  • Website
  • Helpline: 0121 553 0090
  • Text support: 07384 466 181
  • Email

 

National support services

WHOLE OF UK:

Operated by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support, and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims.

The Cyber Helpline is a free, confidential helpline for individuals who have been a victim of cyber crime.

 

ENGLAND AND WALES:

Paladin provides support, advice and advocacy to high-risk victims of stalking. If you’re a young person, 16–25 years old, and think you are experiencing stalking, Paladin have a specialist young person’s ISAC (Independent Stalking Advocate) who can talk to you about this.

SCOTLAND:

Action Against Stalking provides support for victims of stalking in Scotland

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