Help & Support
Coming to terms with the fact that you may have been in a cult is hard, both mentally and emotionally. It takes time to unravel.
But you don’t need to go through this journey alone.
International
The Family Survival Trust
DialogCenter
United Kingdom
Mind
Hope Valley Counselling
NHS - Domestic Abuse Help
Samaritans - 24/7 phone line
UK Council for Psychotherapy
Shout (Text Service)
Nigeria
Stand to End Rape Initiative (STER)
Virtual Nationwide
Family Support Program
Enugu State
09061938380 / 08068528819
Agape Centre
Akwa Ibom
09077777433 / 09090000648 / 08023009220
With grateful thanks for vetted resources by FemIDEAS
South Africa
iThemba Rape & Trauma Support Centres
(GBV, rape, trauma and victim support services)
Rape Crisis South Africa
(counselling & support, incl. for criminal justice system involvement)
24-hour helpline:
021 447 9762 (English)
021 361 9085 (isiXhosa)
021 633 9229 (Afrikaans)
WhatsApp: 083 222 5164
Triangle Project
Counselling helpline:
021 712 6699 (1pm – 9pm)
Email to book counselling: health2@triangle.org.za
With grateful thanks for vetted resources by FemIDEAS
USA
Psychologist Locator (American Psychological Association)
The Secular Therapy Project
Journey Free (Recover from Harmful Religion)
Jennifer French, MSc Psychology of Coercive Control