Support for Southport
Information on the latest VCF sector support and resources for communities affected by the tragic events in Southport on Monday 29 July.
As the VCF sector responds to provide help and support to all those affected at this difficult time, we will update this page daily with further information as it is received.
Sefton Council | Latest Updates, Statements, Tributes and Easy Read Information
Sefton Council have pulled together the latest updates, details and wider support services available to anyone affected.
Visit: sefton.gov.uk/tragic-incident-in-southport-2907-updates-and-support
Sefton Council | Information about what happens after a distressing or frightening event
For the first few weeks after experiencing a distressing, frightening or traumatic event, it is normal to notice a range of reactions.
Partners from Sefton Council and Sefton Place with NHS Cheshire & Merseyside have provided more information on the early stages, what to do and where you can go to talk.
Visit: https://www.sefton.gov.uk/tragic-incident-in-southport-2907-updates-and-support/support/
Support for Young People
Kooth can offer free, safe and anonymous support for young people who want someone to understand, advice, or help for a friend.
You can find more about Kooth here.
For more information regarding specific support for young people in Sefton view the Mental Health Snapshot
Sefton in Mind
If you have been affected – directly or indirectly – by the tragic events in Southport, you can find a range of support at www.seftoninmind.org.uk.
The Sefton In Mind pages on mental health support provide information on how to access to a wide range of services in Sefton, including Crisis Support, Specialist Services including bereavement, Support for Men, Support for Women and Someone to Speak to.
Use this link to visit Sefton in Mind
Stop Hate UK
Stop Hate UK are a national organisation supporting people who have witnessed or are affected by hate crime. If you are witnessing a crime taking place, you should report it to the police. Young people can use Stop Hate UK’s Call Hate Out service, which offers advice for people under 18.
Fundraising and Appeals
The Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Sefton Council and Sefton CVS, has activated an urgent fundraising appeal for all those affected by the knife attack in Southport yesterday. The Southport Strong Together Appeal, which has already received its first donation of £50,000 from the Liverpool ONE Foundation, will help to meet the immediate and longer-term needs of those affected.
To donate to the appeal via the Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/southport-strong-together or text SOUTHPORT followed by your donation amount to 70085 to give that amount*
