Help and Support – Where to get support
Immediate Help
If you, or anyone else, are in immediate danger you should contact the police on 999.
If you need to alert the police that you are in danger, call 999 and if prompted press 55. This only works from a mobile. If you are calling from a landline the call handler will assess any background noise and get you help. If you are deaf or cannot take a phone call you can register with the emergencySMS. Text REGISTER to 999. You will get a text which tells you what to do next. Do this when it is safe so you can text when you are in danger.
Alternatively, you could ask for an ‘ANI’ (action needed immediately) in participating pharmacies or job centres. ANI’s alert staff that you need help so they can provide you with a safe and private space. Use this postcode checker to see your local ANI location.
We Stand Together scheme – Safer Portsmouth – Portsmouth Safe Spaces – A network of Safe Spaces and Safe Places across Hampshire if you are feeling vulnerable or concerned. Staff in these listed venues have received training in how to support you:
Eastleigh Safe Places –Safe Places Scheme l Eastleigh Borough Council
Southampton Safe Places Network – Southampton Member Scheme
Find your nearest Safe Place (National Safe Places Network) – Safe Places – Keep Safe with Safe Places
Safe Spaces Locations – UK SAYS NO MORE
Ask For Angela is a nation-wide scheme which helps anyone feeling vulnerable to get help, normally in the night-time economy. If a venue is shows posters or signs demonstrating, they are Ask for Angela verified it means their staff can help you if you need immediate help.
Stalking Advice and Advocacy Service (SASS) – specialist advice, help, information and advocacy workers are available to help you, whether you are concerned you are being followed regularly, if your car is being tracked, or you are worried about online safety, we are here to give you advice and support. Telephone: 0330 0533630.