Further advice and support
Here are some organisations that we recommend:
Sexual Health Hertfordshire have clinics across the county, offering a range of support and advice.
All clinics offer a free and confidential sexual health service to everyone regardless of age or gender. Click here to find your nearest clinic or call them on 0300 008 5522.
We are happy to accompany you to appointments.
General Health Enquiries: 111 is the NHS non-emergency number.
Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
SWARM is a sex worker led collective based in the UK. The project was founded in 2009 (under their former name Sex Worker Open University) to advocate for the rights of everyone who sells sexual services.
Herts SARC offers free support and practical help to anyone in Hertfordshire who has experienced sexual abuse or sexual violence. Their service is completely confidential and you do not have to give any personal information in order to get help.
Herts Sunflower is a service supporting people who have been abused or people who know someone who has been abused. Get help and advice if you're suffering from domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, forced marriage, Female Genital Mutilation, honour based abuse.
The Salvation Army provides specialist support for all adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Their confidential referral helpline 0300 303 8151 is available 24/7.
The Modern Slavery Helpline and Resource Centre provides victims, the public, statutory agencies and businesses access to information and support on a 24/7 basis.
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust runs The National Stalking Helpline; 0808 802 0300. They offer advice for victims of stalking and personal safety advice.
CAP offer support to those who are feeling the weight of debt, struggling to find work or just need a bit of help budgeting. CAP help over 38,000 people a year through their free debt help, job clubs and CAP Money Courses.
Change Grow Live (CGL) is Hertfordshire’s Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service; they work with people over 18 who would like to access support for their drug or alcohol misuse. This includes support for friends, families and carers.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. They value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
Confidential helpline; available 24 hours a day to provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
If you have information to share on modern slavery, or any other crime, and wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers. Your call or online form will not be traced and you will not have to go to court or give a statement to the police.
