Survivor Support Resources

are a survivor of slavery or human trafficking needing extra support?

are you currently participating in a research project that is co-led by survivor alliance?

Here are some Resources to support you while the Survivor Alliance office and staff are unavailable.

Practical Support

UK Based:

  1. Map of Support Services in the UK
    The Human Trafficking Foundation has created a map of UK survivor support services to see what services are available in your area.

  2. ‘Turn to Us’ Grant Database
    This helpful grant database requires knowledge of your gender, age and locality, in order to search for any local grants you may be eligible for. Grants can range from support for basic needs such as food or refrigerators, to educational support such as help with fees or equipment. Click the link above to find grants you could apply for!

US Based:

  1. Human Trafficking Hotline Referral Directory
    This helpful directory provides a list a US-wide service providers for survivors of human trafficking - ranging from immediate support such as housing & legal aid, to longer term support such as peer mentorship opportunities & survivor leadership development. Access it via the link above, and use the search tool to discover services near you.

General:

  1. Consider using Freecycle (Worldwide) or Gumtree (UK)

  2. Look for “Mutual Aid” groups

Mental/Emotional Support

  1. ‘Here and Now: A Self-help manual for survivors of human trafficking’
    Read this self-help book - designed specifically for survivors of modern slavery & human trafficking - with regards to understanding and coping with your trauma. The manual is freely accessible via the above link, and aims to empower you towards “a sense of freedom in your mind and heart”.

  2. The Blurt Foundation Resources
    https://www.blurtitout.org/resource/self-care-info/

  3. Help Lines/Hotlines

    UK
    Suicide Prevention (24/7): 01708 765200
    Samaritans (24/7): 116 123
    British Red Cross (everyday 10-6): 0808 196 3651
    Switchboard LGBT+ (everyday 10a-10p) 0300 330 0630

    USA
    Suicide Prevention (24/7):1-800-273-8255
    Online chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to- someone-now/
    Samaritans (24/7): 212-673-3000

    Trevor Project (for LGBTQI+) (24/7): 1-866-488-7386
    Online chat available: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

    Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (24/7): 800-656-4673
    Online chat: https://www.rainn.org/