Restitute

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, we want to encourage you to pause and recognise your resilience. Whether you've navigated ongoing struggles with your mental health or overcome brief but difficult periods, each step forward is an achievement worth celebrating.

While it's not always helpful to dwell on the darkest times, recognising how much you've grown since then can be empowering. Progress isn't always linear, and healing takes time, but every step you've taken has brought you closer to where you are today. Be proud of yourself and trust in your ability to keep moving forward.

06/10/2026

The impact of domestic abuse and violence can and usually does affect more than the survivor or primary victim alone.
Parents, partners, children, extended family, and friends often too carry the emotional, financial, and practical burden, sometimes for years.

At Restitute, we support these often-forgotten and overlooked victims 💜

Learn more: www.restitute.org

28/09/2026

Improving support for parents and carers - from the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse . . .💜

The CSA Centre's research programme which aims to understand the support needs of non-abusing parents or carers of children who have been sexually abused.

25/09/2026

25/09/2026

September is su***de awareness month.

Remember, you don’t need all the answers. Offering your time, letting someone know you care and that you’ll walk with them, even in silence, it can help.

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18/09/2026

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15/09/2026

Talk. Listen. Connect.

September is Su***de Awareness Month, it's important to understand that a simple conversation can sometimes make a life-changing difference.

You don’t need the right words and you don’t need to have all the answers. Sometimes, what matters the most is noticing when someone might be struggling; reaching out, listening without judgement, and reminding them that they don’t have to face things alone can mean so much.

Please remember that asking someone if they’re thinking about su***de does not put the idea in their head. It can open the door to an important conversation and help someone feel seen and supported.

Sometimes, knowing someone cares enough to notice can be the difference.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in immediate danger, reach out to a trusted person, a mental-health professional, or your local emergency/crisis service.

Samaritans are available 24/7 on freephone 116 123

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14/09/2026

Some of the most important conversations can also be the hardest to have. Sometimes, the fear of saying the wrong thing means we say nothing at all.

But you don’t need to have all the answers to make a difference. Simply being there, listening and giving someone a safe space to talk can be the start of a much bigger conversation.

What do you wish someone had asked you, or said to you, when you were at your lowest?

Your experience might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today. By sharing, listening and connecting, we can help make sure no one feels they have to struggle alone.

If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans are there to listen, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on their freephone number 116 123.

If someone is in immediate danger, please call 999.


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08/09/2026

Structure and routine can be an important and comforting part of daily life, particularly for someone who has experienced crime. However, if you are caring for and supporting a survivor, those same routines can sometimes leave you feeling as though you are caught in an endless cycle, with little time or space for yourself.
Please remember that it’s okay to have days when you simply think, “I can’t do this today.” You don’t have to feel guilty for needing a break. Give yourself permission to step away, even if it’s only for an hour, and do something that helps you breathe, reset, or simply feel like yourself again. Looking after your own wellbeing is not selfish, it’s an important part of being able to continue to support those you care about.
A little spontaneity can also be a welcome change but try to remember that unexpected surprises may feel unsettling or triggering for a survivor. Where possible, gentle communication and checking in with each other can help you both find a balance that feels safe and manageable.
You are human, you are not a machine, and you need to take care of yourself as well.

04/09/2026

Whilst we accept referrals from professionals, including the police, you do not need to be involved in an active police investigation to be eligible for support from Restitute.

If you are involved in an ongoing investigation, we can support you too. Unlike some therapeutic services, we can offer both practical and emotional support throughout an investigation, so you don’t have to wait until it has ended to get help.

We provide free support to people who are caring for a primary victim of crime, whether the crime happened recently or many years ago.

If you need help and you’re wondering whether Restitute could support you, please visit our website to find out more. If you would like to make a referral or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through our contact page: https://restitute.org/contact-restitute/

We accept self-referrals and professional referrals.