Victim Support
If you, a patient or someone you know has been a victim of crime, violence, or abuse, there are organisations ready to help you/them through recovery. This page offers contacts for victim support services, legal assistance, and resources that help you recover from trauma and rebuild your life.
If You, a Patient, or a Family Member Needs Help:
Here are resources designed to support victims of crime, trauma, or abuse:
Victim Support Services: These organisations offer immediate help and long-term support for individuals who have experienced crime or violence. They provide emotional support, guidance through legal processes, and practical help such as accommodation or financial aid.
Counselling Services for Victims of Crime: Specialist therapy and counselling services that help victims of crime deal with trauma, anxiety, and depression as a result of their experiences.
Legal Aid for Victims: Access to legal support, including advice on reporting crimes, seeking protection orders, and navigating the legal system as a victim of abuse or violence.
Charities for Trauma Recovery: Support groups and charities that offer long-term recovery programmes for survivors of abuse, helping them rebuild their lives and regain independence.
Support Groups for Victims of Specific Crimes: Resources tailored to specific types of victimisation, such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, or burglary. These groups provide peer support and guidance from others who have been through similar experiences.
Cosgarne Hall Supported Accommodation
Supported accommodation in St Austell Area, assisting with social and emotional difficulties.
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01726 61979
Counsellors Together (St Austell)
Cost effective counselling service
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Direct Gov
Public service advice page, including benefits information.
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Disability Cornwall
Provides services to empower and assist disabled people in Cornwall.
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01736 759500
Dreadnought
Provides support to children and young people aged 8 to 19 who have been victims of domestic violence.
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01209218764
Drinkaware
Helpline for those concerned about their own or others' drinking.
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0300 123 1110
Early Intervention in Psychosis Team
Provides support for those aged 14-35 experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
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0845 207 7711 (Options 1, 2, or 3)
Cornwall Works
Helps people start work, stay in work, and progress in work.
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Counselling for Social Change
Low cost counselling �9 - �20 per session
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01736 364722
Crossline - Plymouth
A registered charity offering a high-quality counselling service covering a wide range of issues.
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01752 666777 (24hr)
Cry-Sis
Offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless, and demanding babies.
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0845 122 8669
Directory of local support services
Care and Support in Cornwall
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Dor Kemmym (Cornwall Faith Forum)
Promotes understanding and dialogue between faith communities, supports strategic working.
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Dreadnought / Aspires
Support for young people with autism, offering play, family support, work-related issues, and confidence building.
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01209 218764
Early Help Hub
A single point of contact for Early Help services for children in Cornwall.
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01872 322277