Support Resources

The films presented in MY KIND OF BLACK cover topics including racism, sexism and sexual harassment.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in the exhibition, you can find support and practice advice from the following organisations.

We welcome feedback from everyone on how to exhibit artworks safely and sensitively.  Tell us what you think by emailing mail us at sciencegallery@kcl.ac.uk

MENTAL HEALTH

BAYO

A space to find collectives, organisations and services from across the UK that offer mental health and wellbeing support to the Black community.

BLAM (Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health)

Offers mental health support to people from Black British communities, including racial wellness workshops. Works to embed Black British cultural heritage and African and Caribbean histories into teaching.

RAPE CRISIS

A support service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence – at any point in their life.

Call: 0808 500 2222

SISTAH SPACE

A support service for African and Carribean heritage women affected by domestic & sexual abuse.

Call: 020 7846 8350 (Mon – Fri 11am–5pm)

SAMARITANS

A support phone line service that is for anyone who is struggling. The phone line is free, anonymous, and always open.

Call: 116 123 (UK-wide)

CHILDLINE

A free, private and confidential service for anyone aged 19 and under where you can talk about anything. Phone or message online. 

Call: 0800 1111 (available anytime, day or night)

DISCRIMINATION & HATE CRIMES

These organisations offer advice on your rights and guidance on what to do if you've experienced discrimination or a hate crime:

CITIZENS ADVICE

Free, confidential information and advice on your rights, including money, housing, experiences of discrimination and other problems.

0800 144 8848 (England Adviceline)
18001 0800 144 8884 (textphone)

KCL REPORT + SUPPORT

Report any abuse or harassment committed by a King’s College London student or staff member, or on College premises.