If you or someone you care about is living with the effects of church-based abuse, the information here is for you.
Our Lead Officer is Maggi Creese. You can contact her at m.creese@newcastle.anglican.org or 07826405972. Visit our Chaplaincy to Survivors page or our Peer Support Group page for more information.
Getting support
Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can provide you with support.
Make a referral for someone else or yourself to Safe Spaces.
Other support services
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 to report child abuse.
- Childline: 0800 1111 (calls are free and open 24 hours). Support for children who are worried about anything.
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline0808 2000 247
- Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
- Hourglass Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141
- Rape Crisis Helpline
- Modern Slavery
- The Dogs Trust Freedom - support for dog owners finding freedom from domestic abuse
- Make a Change: support for anyone who’s worried about how they’re treating their partner or ex-partner, as well as the family, friends and professionals who want to help them change.