Learn More about Clean Slate Charity and How They Support Men and Women Who Have Suffered Abuse
Who is Clean Slate Charity?
Established in 2009, Clean Slate is a charity dedicated to recognising, and supporting people who have suffered any type of abuse - be it sexual, mental, domestic or physical. They are here to help those in and around Oxfordshire who need it the most, and are happy to help those suffering mental health problems because of the abuse without any discrimination. This charity has the community at heart, and many volunteers of the charity have been clients previously who have returned stronger so they can provide help and an understanding approach to those who need it the most.
What is Clean Slate Looking To Achieve?
Clean slate has one mission: to provide appropriate support to adult victims of any type of abuse in Oxfordshire. They are here to empower those in need with skills to ensure that they can deal with the emotional struggles of their past whilst coping with it every day.
Clean Slate are aiming to achieve:
- A significant improvement in mental health (reduction in suicidal thoughts, alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence) in the area.
- Helping individuals to return to work, reduce isolation and reduce loneliness
- A significant improvement in the experience of the criminal justice system Increase in safety including being able to take part in social events without fear, being comfortable within the community again, an increase in the ability to trust again.
What Services Do Clean Slate Offer?
Clean Slate offer a variety of services to ensure that emotional support is given as well as a set of practical skills necessary to go through such traumatic time and boost confidence and self esteem once again.
Some of the Activities include:
- Counselling
- Peer support
- Group support
- Education
- Complementary therapies
- Access to online self-help
- 24 hour support on WhatsApp
What Impact Can Abuse Have on an Individual?
Although some problems may not be recognised until later on in life, emotional scarring can last a lifetime. The individual may experience mental health issues, a difficulty in forming relationships with others again, unemployment and even alcohol and drug abuse if not directed to the right people offering the right support.
How To Get in Touch With Clean Slate:
The address of Clean Slate is: 572 Brice Rd, Bicester, OX25 5TE, United Kingdom
You are welcome to fill out the charity's online contact form to get in touch, alternatively send an email to office@cleanslate.org.uk or give their friendly and understanding team a call on 01869 232461.