Support for witnesses
When you witness a crime, or any sort of incident like a road collision, you may experience trauma.
Trauma is any deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have a profound physical and emotional impact.
It can impact anyone, and traumatic events affect everyone differently.
Trauma may impact your sleep, appetite, irritability, and it may follow a single incident or a cumulative series of things.
There is a range of support available to you if you’re experiencing trauma:
- Access 24/7 support from the NHS England Mental Health Crisis Support 111 Service
- Contact Samaritans via 116 123, text 07725 909090 or [email protected]
- Access free confidential crisis support 24/7 via texting 'Shout' to 85258 or 'YM' if you're under 19
- For mental health support and urgent help call 0300 1233393, text 86463 or [email protected]