Berkshire Women's Aid (BWA)
Summary Information, advice, accommodation and support for women experiencing domestic violence. The telephone helpline is open to all calls Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm for support, outreach and access to refuge accommodation.
Website http://www.berkshirewomensaid.org.uk
Email info@bwaid.org.uk
Phone 0118 950 4003
Community Network
Summary Telephone befriending service for older people in their own home. Groups of 8 people talk on the phone for an hour each week.
Website http://www.community-network.org
Email enquiries@community-network.org
Phone 0845 619 9992
Crisis Support Reading
Summary A place where you can come and join us for a cup of tea, have a chat, relax, and you never know you may even make a few new friends.
Website http://www.cirwc.org.uk
Email cirwc@cirwc.org.uk
Phone 0118 957 2754
Crossing Bridges
Summary Information, advice and support for anyone experience domestic violence and/or abuse, regardless of age, sex, sexuality, culture or religious beliefs
Website http://www.crossingbridges.co.uk
Email crossingbridges@bwaid.org.uk
Phone 0118 959 7333
Papyrus
Summary Support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress – particularly teenagers and young adults
Website http://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Email admin@papyrus-uk.org
Phone 0800 068 41 41
Racial Harassment Hotline
Summary To report any harassment, harm or abuse you experience because of your race (Call 999 if you are in immediate danger or a crime is being committed)
Phone 0800 174 805
Respond
Summary Works with and supports children and adults with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse or trauma
Website http://www.respond.org.uk/
Phone 0808 808 0700
Safeguarding Adults
Summary Investigates and protects vulnerable adults who are experiencing harm and/or abuse (physical, emotional, financial, neglect or discrimination).
Website http://www.reading.gov.uk/adultabuse
Email safeguarding.adults@reading.gov.uk
Phone 0118 937 3747
Solace
Summary Solace provides a comprehensive sexual assault support service to men, women and children. Crisis Workers offer free 24/7 telephone, information and referral services to all survivors of sexual violence, their family and friends.
Website http://www.solacesarc.org.uk
Email info@harmoniforhealth.com
Phone 0845 519 7638
Thames Valley Police
Summary Information about dealing with domestic abuse
Website http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Phone 0845 8505 505 (999 if it is an emergency)