About Us
Welcome to HSA - Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance CIC
Who are we?
We’re an organisation that shouldn’t exist, but thankfully does. An organisation for survivors, run by survivors of the Hillsborough Disaster that occurred on April 15th 1989. A registered company since Feb 2019 (Company Registration Number 11833734) we became a non-funded Community Interest Company (C.I.C) in June 2024. We rely completely on donations and funds raised by events organised by or on behalf of HSA to provide much needed therapy. For further information about HSA and its services, please contact us HERE
What do we do?
We offer help and support to ALL that need it and were affected by the events of the Hillsborough Disaster, including families. In partnership with fully qualified psychotherapists, we have developed a bespoke therapy designed specifically for people with complex PTSD resulting from the events that took place at Hillsborough in 1989. To date, nearly 400 people have benefitted from our therapy, which is known as HTRM, and we are fully inclusive, offering help and support to ALL those affected. Our therapy has been offered to Nottingham Forest fans and Sheffield Wednesday staff that were present on the day and overall, we have over 98% success rate. HSA also led the provision of therapy to those affected by the events at Stade de France in June 2022, working closely with the Liverpool FC Foundation and the FA. HSA have provided support to 35 people with our team of highly skilled therapists who deliver a range of therapies covering the more complex needs of long term of PTSD.
Why should people contact you?
HSA offers a secure space where people can talk openly and in confidence about their experience of Hillsborough, with likeminded people that shared an experience of the day. Sometimes, just being in the company of those that have a shared lived experience and be a massive help. If you, or anyone you know, still struggles with the after effects of Hillsborough or Stade de France, please contact us in confidence by using our support contact form HERE
Help is always available and we always welcome new members to HSA. Come and visit us in the Kop Bar before today’s game if you want to find out more, or to talk to us.
Mission Statement
The Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance mission is to honour the survivors of Hillsborough, and all directly affected to provide mutual support and friendship for all those who continue to suffer from their experiences at Hillsborough in 1989.
Aims and Objectives
- To provide a forum for direct and indirect support and friendship.
- To provide a mutually respectful environment for fellow survivors to share their experiences and their ongoing impact.
- To promote the social, emotional well being and mental health of all members through communication, shared experiences and access to specialist services such as Hillsborough Transformational Recovery Model © known as HTRM©, not yet available on the NHS, as appropriate.
- To ensure all members feel valued and welcomed.
- To provide opportunities for members who feel isolated by distance or emotional well being to access direct and indirect support.
- To provide transparent information and communication to all members.
- To educate others in survivors’ experiences and their ongoing impact on mental health and well being.
Values
Togetherness
Unity is Strength.
Together we are Stronger.
Open, Non Judgemental and Mutually Supportive
Where all members can share their own or listen to other members' feelings and experiences in an open, non judgemental, mutually supportive and safe environment.
Welcoming
Members will strive to increase access and welcome fellow survivors who continue to suffer from their experiences.
Equality
All members will be valued equally and their contributions respected.
Actively Listening
Members thoughts and experiences will be actively listened to and supported.
How will this be achieved?
- Monthly meetings
- HSA Website and social media: for regular updates and information,
- HSA Facebook Page,
- HSA Vent and Support WhatsApp groups,
- Individual visits to members, if appropriate
- Fund raising: to facilitate members' access to mental health services; to facilitate access to meetings, particularly those who live a distance away; to facilitate the production and delivery of educational resources and presentations in primary, secondary and specialist settings
- Social events
- Documentary
- Anniversary arrangements to provide mutual support
