Stay Safe
Whilst Street Angels will be doing their best to help people stay safe in the evening and night time in Chester, there are lots of other ways to stay safe and seek help.
Take a look at the drop-down menu for a list of local and national support.
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0333 335 0026
StrutSafe is a UK-wide phone line. If you're walking alone, volunteers will be a friendly voice to keep you company and help you feel safe until you are through the door. Fridays & Saturdays: 19:00 - 03:00, Sundays: 19:00 - 01:00
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SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)
Free specialised medical and forensic service.
Can assist males, females and children.
Can take samples which can be stored for evidence if a victim chooses to inform police at a later date.
Should be accessed immediately after event (unlikely to be any evidence after 3 days).
Centres in Manchester and Liverpool.
01244 365500
Can provide medical support whilst respecting confidentiality.
0808 2840484
Local charity offering counselling and support line to victims of any sexual assault.
For mental health, community and daily groups & activities
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Cheshire is opening the door on unhealthy relationships to bring domestic abuse out into the open.
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Cheshire is opening the door on unhealthy relationships to bring domestic abuse out into the open.
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24/7 Cheshire and Wirral Mental Health Helpline
Cafe71 - 0800 145 6485
A safe community space for anyone struggling to cope in a crisis
10am - 10pm 7 days per week.
SHOUT 24/7 crisis service: text 85258
Free and confidential text support service is there for moments when you are dealing with suicidal thoughts and need support to get to a calmer place.
Call 24/7 on 116 123 or via email: jo@samaritans.org
Free support for anyone who has suicidal thoughts and / or wants someone to talk to about their situation.
CALM
5pm - Midnight 0800 58585
The CALM helpline is there for anyone who needs to talk confidentially about a tough time they are experiencing. Calls are taken by trained staff who are there to listen, support, inform and signpost you to further information, and it is open from 5pm to midnight every day, 365 days a year.
For longer term support - we encourage you to contact your GP for professional advice and access to counselling for mental health concerns.
The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you and those you are worried about stay safe in crisis.
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If it is an emergency you can call: 0300 123 7035
If you see someone sleeping rough and you want to report it later you can head to StreetLink and report the details.
They run a ‘drop in’ provision every Saturday evening at Campbell Hall, Boughton, where we provide hot food and drinks, clothing, shower facilities and most importantly support and conversation.
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