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Information and Support

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in Prison - From the Inside, there are organisatons that can help.

ChildLine

ChildLine is a free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk.

Phone: 0800 1111

Visit the ChildLine website

Restorative Justice Council (RJC)

The Restorative Justice Council provides information about what you should expect should you choose to take part in a restorative process and how you can find out if restorative justice is an option in your case.

Phone: 020 7831 5700

Visit the Restorative Justice Council (RJC) website

Victim Support NI

Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland.

Phone: 028 9024 3133

Visit the Victim Support NI website

Why me?

Why me? enables victims to regain their confidence and peace of mind after a crime has taken place by talking part in Restorative Justice.

Phone: 020 3096 7708

Visit the Why me? website

Aware

Aware works to educate and provide support to people on the illness of depression, living in Northern Ireland.

Visit the Aware website

Lifeline

Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.

Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24/7)

Visit the Lifeline website

PIPS Charity

PIPS Charity can provide support to individuals who are considering, or who have at some point considered, ending their own lives. PIPS can also provide support for families who have been touched by suicide.

Phone: 0800 088 6042

Visit the PIPS Charity website

Samaritans

Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provides a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.

Phone: 116 123

Visit the Samaritans website

ASCERT

ASCERT provides support services to young people, adults and families in Northern Ireland who are affected by drugs or alcohol.

Phone 0800 2545 123

Visit ASCERT's website

AddictionNI

AddictionNI provides support and treatment to people affected by alcohol or drug addiction in Northern Ireland.

Phone: 0289 066 4434

Visit the AddictionNI website

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care provides support after the death of someone close including face to face, telephone, group support, as well as bereavement support for children.

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Visit the Cruse Bereavement Care website

The Bereavement Trust

The Bereavement Trust offers comfort, support and practical advice to the bereaved from 6pm until 10pm every evening of the year.

Phone: 0800 435 455

Visit The Bereavement Trust website