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📢 Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

If you know someone who might be struggling, check in today. It can make a bigger difference than you think!

📞Urgent Mental Health Support: Call 111 and press option 2
📞Notts Mental Health Crisis Line: 0808 196 3779
📞 Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
📞Text SHOUT to 85258

NottAlone can help under-25s in Nottinghamshire: https://nottalone.org.uk/cp

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It's International Day of Charity — and small acts of support really do change lives!

However you choose to support us — donating, fundraising, volunteering, or simply sharing our work — thank you for helping us build a Nottinghamshire free from abuse.

🌈 Pride may end in June, but our commitment to LGBTQ+ safety never does. At Equation, we know that domestic abuse affects LGBTQ+ communities every day of the year — and meaningful allyship means showing up long after the celebrations end.

☎️ We continue to provide specialist, inclusive support; train professionals across Nottingham; and work alongside partners to build systems that truly protect LGBTQ+ survivors. This is ongoing work, and we’re proud to stand with our community all year round!

📢 You’ll find us at Nottingham Pride on the 25th of July, reaffirming our mission to uplift, empower, and advocate for LGBTQ+ people across the city. Pride is a moment — allyship is a commitment.

Behind every door, a different result. 🚪

While the world watches the World Cup, domestic abuse spikes — and LGBTQ+ people are not immune. In fact, they're often less likely to reach out for fear of not being believed, being outed, or not being properly supported.

Abuse has no boundaries. Not gender. Not sexuality. Not identity.

You deserve to be heard and supported — Equation offers specialist LGBTQ+ domestic abuse support in Nottinghamshire.

LGBTQ+ Helpline: 0330 088 0787

⚽ Every major football tournament sees a spike in domestic abuse calls.

📲 Equation - free, confidential support for men: 0800 995 6999

📢 There are still so many myths about abuse in LGBTQ+ relationships — and those myths can make it even harder for people to reach out for support.

At Equation, we want everyone to have access to clear, honest information. Domestic abuse can affect anyone, and LGBTQ+ survivors deserve to be seen, believed, and supported without judgement!🌈

At Equation, we see every day how vital it is for LGBTQ+ survivors to feel safe, seen, and supported when reaching out for help.

That’s why Pride matters — not just in June, but all year round!

For professional services, Pride isn’t symbolic — it’s essential. It’s about delivering inclusive, trauma‑informed, and accessible support for everyone.

Pride strengthens our practice, and it strengthens pathways to safety and wellbeing for LGBTQ+ survivors. 🌈

We’ve refreshed our brand ✨

We wanted to freshen up our brand so it reflects who we are today and helps people to recognise us more easily. So, you may spot our new look appearing here and there as we roll it out.

We're still the same Equation - just with a fresh new look. We hope you like it 💚

Seen the awful news of a global “rape academy”? Here are some actions you can take to support survivors.

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In the last couple of weeks, CNN released disturbing news of drug-facilitated sexual assaults that are being actively promoted in online spaces. Journalists exposed global online group chats that men use to help each other drug and sexually assault their partners in their own homes. One site had millions of monthly visits.

Here’s how you can take action to support survivors of sexual abuse.

1. Raise awareness and bust myths. Most sexual violence is not committed by strangers, but by someone that the victim knows.
2. Help survivors get support. Follow Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services so you can share information about helplines and find out about the signs of "spiking" on our website (link in comments).
3. Speak out. Join national campaigns to tackle misogyny in online spaces. Men can join the White Ribbon Campaign to speak out against men’s violence against women in all its forms.