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.
Community Venues
Family Wellbeing Hubs on Linaker Street will be open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm for members of the community to drop in and access mental health support and talking therapy teams. From Thursday 15 August the Family Wellbeing Hub will be open until 8pm. On weekends the hub will be open 10am – 2pm.
Compassion Acts (Victoria Centre, 197a Sussex Rd, Southport, PR8 6DG) will be open on Wednesdays between 1pm – 3pm providing a safe space to chat. Food will also be provided and signposting to support services is available.
Southport Community Centre on Norwood Road is open between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday for anyone who would like to talk, or be quiet or simply have a cup of tea and not be alone.
Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure is open weekdays from 10am until 2.30pm for company and a chat. Welcome Space will be operating 10am – 12pm Mondays and Fridays. Hot drinks, snacks & company are available.
Parenting 2000 (The Lodge, Mornington Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0TS) is running services as usual including sessions for youth wellbeing and family support. They are opened Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Swan Women’s Centre (6 Linacre Road, Litherland, L21 6NR) will be open every Thursday 1:30pm – 3pm as a safe space for people to talk, seek support & come together. The session will be hosted by Cathy, a trauma informed counsellor.
The Salvation Army (65 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AJ) will be open Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm and is offering a safe place for residents or workers. Free tea or coffee is available. There will be people available for a listening ear in a pastoral capacity.
Venus Charity (215 Linacre Lane, Bootle, L20 6AD) will be holding drop in sessions between 4pm – 6pm on Thursdays and Mondays for any members of the local community affected.
Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association (Meadow Lane, Woodvale, Merseyside, PR8 3RS) is open Wednesdays between 9am – 4pm as a space of reflection or for those not wanting to be alone.
Churches
Ainsdale Methodist Church on Liverpool Road PR8 3NQ will be open every weekday from 10am until 2.30pm for prayers, and quiet reflection. Entrance to the church is via Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure.
Holy Trinity on Hoghton Street is open every day from 8am to 6pm with mass at 9.30am.
The Salvation Army (65 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AJ) will welcome all members of the community to their church service on Sunday’s from 10:30am.
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*
