WELLNESS

DO YOU FEEL SAFE? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SUPPORT?

At Insomnia we’re committed to ensuring and promoting the safety and wellbeing of our event and online communities. If you’re struggling or would just like a little guidance, there are a range of UK charities and organisations offering support and guidance.

If you wish to report a breach of our community guidelines, please let us know on our Community Guidelines Misconduct Report

NEC Venue Security in person

NEC Event Security Control 0121 767 2595. Who will in turn liaise with the police as necessary

In person: it is recommended to first speak to Venue Security Control.

Online

Sending threatening, abusive or offensive messages via social networking sites could be an offence.

You can report harassment, malicious messaging or distribution of private sexual images without consent online by clicking the logo above or by calling 101.

Provides confidential information and advice through its Info Line: 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org.uk

Help for digital wellbeing, cyberbullying and online abuse related problems

Twitter – @askcybersmile 

https://www.cybersmile.org/what-we-do/total-access-support 

help@cybersmile.org.

An organisation of UK-based mental health professionals, but more importantly, huge video game fans! Gaming The Mind’s aim is to promote positive mental health within the gaming community and the games industry

When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123 or email them at jo@samaritans.org.When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123 or email them at jo@samaritans.org.

For young people experiencing homophobic, biphobic or transphobic bullying or harassment

http://each.education/homophobic-transphobic-helpline

Freephone Helpline: 0808 1000 143; open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.

https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/

Guidance to deal with Feelings, Growing Up, Health, Lifestyle, Relationships, Sexual Health & Consent.

For young people on mental health conditions, coping with life, medications, and more.

Textline offers free 24/7 test messaging support: text YM to 85258.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/

We’re all gamers. We play games for the pure joy of it, but also sometimes to escape the stress and difficulties of everyday life.

NEURODIVERSITY SUPPORT

IF YOU ARE AT IMMEDIATE RISK OR HARM,
PLEASE CALL 999 AND ASK FOR THE POLICE OR AN AMBULANCE.