SUPPORT

You’re not alone.

We know the feeling and we are here for you.

Welcome to the support page. Here you can find out where to access support if you have experienced street harassment.

  • Samaritans is for anyone who's struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgment or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they are taking action to prevent the crisis. They give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others.

    SAMARITANS

  • Young Minds has brilliant resources on how to cope with different emotions as a young person. On their website you can find resources and support to help you cope with any emotion you may feel after experiencing PSH.

    https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/my-feelings/

  • Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. A crime does not need to have been reported to police to access the support and guidance that is offered by Victim Support.

    VICTIM SUPPORT

  • Strut Safe was founded in March of 2021 and is an initiative to help anyone who feels unsafe when walking in public. They have volunteers based across the UK ready to take calls and stay on the line with you until you get in the door.

    Call 0333 335 0026

    STRUT SAFE

  • For information on where to get support, including specialist support for those from marginalised backgrounds, you can a full list on the Our Streets Now website.

    MORE SUPPORT

  • It wasn't your fault.

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  • However you feel is completely valid, not everyone has the same response.

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  • You are not alone, there are many places you can seek support.

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  • It’s as big of a deal as you feel it should be.

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  • It’s not ok and you don't have to accept it.

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  • Harassment has no one identity.

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Self-paced Support

Here are some different ways and ideas which you can use to help you bounce back after experiencing P.S.H. Click on the underlined examples to find out more…

Getting in the Right Headspace:

  • Click on the underlined techniques for a guide on how to use them:

  • Meditation

    Tapping 

  • Breathwork

  • You could also try:

  • Getting creative

  • Moving your body

  • Listening to music

Grounding Techniques

  • Rainbow grounding

  • 3-3-3

  • 5-1 technique

  • Self-regulation (e.g. taking a cold shower)

Conversation Starters

  • Reach out to support systems, like friends and family. It can be a difficult conversation to start however support systems are vital and can help to validate your experience. You could try using one of these conversation starters:

  • ‘Something just happened to me, do you have a minute to talk about it?’

  • ‘I think I've just experienced PSH, and I'm feeling ______.’