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.
Hearing Loss Cornwall
Provides information, advice, and communication support for those with hearing loss.
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01872 225868
High Ground
Helps military personnel transition to employment in the rural sector.
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07951 495 272
Hugs Foundation
A rehabilitation centre for horses that also offers counselling and therapy.
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Kernow Positive Support
Supporting people affected and living with HIV.
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01872 258453
Kidscape
Provides skills and resources to keep children safe from harm.
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LGBT Help Line
Helpline and advocacy service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
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0800 6123010
Leatside Surgery (Combined from Manor and Clinton Road Surgeries)
(Combined from Manor and Clinton Road Surgeries) Agar Road, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3NQ
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01209 313313 / Alternative Bypass Number: 07500 480623
MATCH (Mothers Apart from Their Children)
Support and advice for mothers estranged from their children.
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0808 800 2222
Macmillan Cancer Relief
Practical, medical, and financial support for people affected by cancer.
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0808 808 00 00
Hearing Voices Network
Support for people who hear voices or have unusual perceptions.
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01208 815676
IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocates)
Supports high-risk victims with safety planning and through the court process.
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0300 7774777
Jeremiah's Journey
Support and information for children and families after a death.
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01752 424348
Kernow Young Carers
Offering support, activities, and guidance for young carers.
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01872 321486
Lanner Moor Surgery
Lanner Hill, Lanner, Redruth, TR16 6HN
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01209 218882
Lone Twin Network
A voluntary support group for lone twins (over the age of 18) who have experienced loss at birth, childhood, or adulthood.
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ME Association
Information, support, and advice for people affected by ME/CFS/PVFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
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0844 5765326
Male DV Advice Line
Male Domestic Violence Advice Line.
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0808 801 0327