Connecting You - FearFree

a supportive place to talk

Connecting You is our online community where people who have experienced abuse can meet anonymously. When you join you'll be able to share your experiences and meet other people who are on their healing journey.

Connecting You is an inclusive space open to all survivors aged over 18 years who live in the South West.

a safe place to ask questions

When you join the forum you will be able to join in a range of special online events including Q&A sessions with our staff and partners. In these sessions you can chat about topics that may help your recovery. Coming up we have

#AskTheIDVA

#EmploymentHour with our RISE team

#ForcesFocus with our Armed Forces team.

a place to find information

We've created a library of resources which are available 24 hours a day. You'll be able to find information on wellbeing, safety planning, education and employment, rebuilding your confidence and more.

You'll also be able to access information on how to support your children and teenagers.

FAQs

Are there any costs?

No, you can use the forum free of charge. You will need to have a smart phone, tablet or computer to join the forum.

Who will moderate it?

FearFree staff or trained volunteers will moderate the forum to ensure that it is a safe, respectful and inclusive space. You can find them within the forum by searching for Guides. Please be aware that Connecting You is not moderated 24 hours.

If you have any concerns or questions, you can also reach our team by emailing CYForum@fearfree.org.uk. Our team will get back to you within three days.

Is the forum suitable for people who have attended Behaviour Change courses?

Is it secure?

The Connecting You forum runs on a third-party network called Mighty Networks. To find out more information, you can read Mighty Networks Privacy Policy here

You can unsubscribe from the forum and delete your account at any time. As soon as you leave, Mighty Network will stop collecting your personal data.

You have the right to contact Mighty Networks directly to request data deletion at anytime.

How to Join

The Connecting You Forum is for survivors only, it is not suitable for third parties, professionals or friends and family.

To join the forum, please email CYForum@fearfree.org.uk and let us know that it is safe for us to reply to your email. If it is not safe for us to reply to you, please contact us on 01225 775 276.