We understand this is a scary time for all our service users and volunteers.
Petrus remains dedicated to keeping you safe, and we want to share some information that will help to keep you safe and healthy during these tougher times.
If you feel unsafe in your accommodation, please contact your support worker directly or contact The Hub on 01706 526289 (Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm).
If you are in immediate danger or have experienced hate crime, dial 999 and alert the Police.
Reporting crime and hate crime
We would encourage anyone who has experienced or has information regarding a hate crime to report this to the Police, on 999 if you are in an emergency situation, or 101 if not.
If, for any reason, you do not wish to report a hate crime to the police, the independent charity Stop Hate UK runs a 24/7 confidential helpline for all victims of hate crime on 0800 138 1625 or www.stophateuk.org. You can also download the Stop Hate UK reporting app on Google Play, or the Apple App Store.
Looking after your mental health
It is perfectly normal for what has been happening across the UK to have taken a toll on your mental health. Please know that you are not alone if you are feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed.
Please don’t lose sight of how far you’ve come and reach out for support if you need it.
Free mental health support lines:
Samaritans - 116 123
Shout Crisis Text Line - Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact them or text "YM" if you're under 19
CALM – 0800 58 58 58, or access their online chat or WhatsApp here.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247
MIND – if you’re feeling overwhelmed and would like some activities to help you cope, visit MIND’s website for idea.
Please stay safe and stay in touch.