While The Sit Down is taking a short break, we bring you Touch Road, a brand-new mini-series about life after release from prison. Three people tell their stories of life after walking through the gate. In episode one we hear all about how they prepare for release, and how it feels to step out of jail for the first time once their sentence is over.  

If you have recently been released from prison, there are lots of organisations that can support you: 

Mental Health

• CALM
• CALM helpline – 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm-midnight)
• Samaritans
• Samaritans helpline – 116 123 (24 hours)

Post Release Support/ Disclosing your conviction

• NACRO
• Unlock
• PACT
• Clinks Directory

Accommodation

• Shelter
• Crisis
• St Mungo’s
• Housing For Women
• St Giles Trust

Employment

• Working Chance
• Switchback
• Employment 4 All
• Only A Pavement Away
• New Futures Network
• St Giles Trust
• Bounceback
• Clean Slate

 Orgs that Support Women

• Advance
• Women In Prison

Addiction and Recovery

• Humankind
• Turning Point

Surviving Abuse

• Survivors UK

Armed Forces Support Organisation

• SSAFA

Care Leavers

• Care Leaver Covenant

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