Here are some general sources of support:
- Spectrum.Life 24/7 Student Support is a confidential in-the-moment support service that provides support to students for any emotional and practical support concerns, big or small. You can access this support confidentially via: Freephone UK: 0800 031 8227 or WhatsApp: Text 'Hi' to 07418 360 780, Online chat: Available through the Spectrum.Life platform (once registered) or Request a call back: Through the platform. Register now to the Spectrum.Life platform and mobile app. You can download the app from Google Play or Apple Store. Alternatively, search for "Spectrum.Life" in your app store.
- Togetherall is a digital mental health support service which is available online 24/7 and is completely anonymous, so you can express yourself freely and openly. Professionally trained Wall Guides monitor the community to ensure the safety and anonymity of all members. Sign up with your UCA email address at togetherall.com.
- Citizens Advice provides some useful information on the different types of harassment and hate crime people may experience including disability hate crime, racist and religious hate crime, sexual harassment, and sexual orientation and transgender identity hate crime.
- True Vision offers guidance on reporting hate crime and hate incidents. If you do not wish to talk to anyone in person about the incident or wish to remain anonymous, there is an online form for reporting hate crime. You can report non-crime hate incidents to the police to try and prevent any escalation in seriousness.
- Disability Equality NW runs the Developing from the Negatives Project (DFN) which aims to raise awareness of Disability Hate Crime and encourage reporting.
- Tell MAMA supports victims of anti-Muslim hate and is a public service which also measures and monitors anti-Muslim incidents.
- Community Security Trust (CST) helps those who are victims of anti-Semitic hatred, harassment or bias.
- When you report a crime to the police, they should automatically ask you if you would like help from an organisation like Victim Support. However, anyone affected by crime can contact them directly so you don’t need to talk to the police to get Victim Support's help.