If you or anyone else is at immediate risk of danger call 999
Please note the following information was correct @ 22.11.2020 but please note organisations may change their contact information so please check their website if you think the information might not be correct.
Unfortunately, due to a loss of funding we’re unable to provide general HIV Support. However The Terrence Higgins Trust now provide this service:
The Terrence Higgins Trust Cambridgeshire/Peterborough
If you are HIV positive and need support with benefits, housing, general support etc. please contact:
Kerry Young – 07468 725947 (Cambridgeshire)
Frankie Stephens – 07741 325172 (Peterborough)
For email queries – cambridgeshirecso@tht.org.uk
National Sexual Health Helpline: If you would like to talk to someone about a sexual health issue, you can call them free on 0300 123 7123
SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre): The Elms Huntingdon, free support and practical help to anyone in Cambridgeshire who has experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse. Office: 01480 425003 Out of Hours Helpline: 0800 193 5434. If you are in danger – Dial 999
Rape Crisis Rape Centres: Rape Crisisprovide specialist support and services to women and girls who have experienced sexual violence. Find your local centre at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/find-a-rape-crisis-centre/ Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC) Helpline 01223 245888
iCaSH (Contraception & Sexual Health Clinics) – for information, support, testing and treatment around HIV, sexual health and contraception call 0300 300 3030 or visit their website https://www.icash.nhs.uk where you can also find information on free HIV and STI home testing kits.During the pandemic please don’t turn up without an appointment.
Brook: sexual health support for young people. Visit https://www.brook.org.uk/ for a range of information or to find a service near you.
The Kite Trust: Support and information for young people around gender and sexuality. https://www.thekitetrust.org.uk/ or 01223 369508
Cambridge City Council Housing: In a housing emergency, call 01223 457918 (9am to 5pm). Outside of office hours – between 5pm and 9am, and on weekends and public holidays – call 0330 053 8109 for emergencies about homelessness. Calls are charged at the same rates as calls to landlines, and are included in inclusive minutes packages.
Cambridgeshire County Council: For Social Care out of hours/duty team or Safeguarding Emergencies call 01733 234724
Shelter: Free helpline: 0808 800 4444 open every day of the year, or visit https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help Contact them if you’re homeless or have nowhere to sleep, or you’re at risk of harm.
National Debtline: For free help with debts https://www.nationaldebtline.org/
Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ – the number for Cambridge Citizens Advice is 0808 278 7808
NHS First Response Service: Call 111 and press Option 2 (Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, 24/7 helpline)
The Samaritans: If you need to talk to someone call 116 123, anytime for free from any phone. They will listen to you, not judge and everything you say is in confidence.
MIND: If you’re struggling with your mental health and need someone to talk to calltheir Infoline: 0300 123 3393 Email: info@mind.org.uk or Text: 86463
Lifeline: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Mental Health Free Helpline: 0808 808 2121 open 11am – 11pm every day