Domestic violence
If you are in immediate danger always call the police, and always dial 999 if it is an emergency. They have a duty to protect and help you.
If you visit any of these websites, please read the ‘hide your visit’ / ‘cover your tracks’ safety information
National Centre for Domestic Violence
Web: www.ncdv.org.uk
Helplines: 08709 220704 or 08009 70 20 70
Specialises in helping victims of domestic violence obtain non-molestation and other orders (injunctions) from court to protect them from further abuse. The service is available to everybody, regardless of age, race, gender or sexual orientation, it’s completely free, regardless of financial circumstances and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Women's Aid Federation of England
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
Web: www.womensaid.org.uk
For women who are expriencing or have experienced physical, mental, sexual or domestic violence or abuse. Offers advice, support and crisis intervention to abused women.
24hr Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Refuge and Women's Aid)
Web: www.womensaid.org.uk
Freephone: 0808 2000 247
Home-Start
Web: www.home-start.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 068 63 68
Recruits and trains volunteers to support any parent with at least one child under five in many situations including isolation, post-natal depression, multiple births, bereavement, disability of children or parents, illness, or just finding parenting a bit of a struggle
Women’s Domestic Abuse Helpline (Greater Manchester region)
Confidential Helpline: 0161 636 7525 (Monday- Friday 10-4pm, Tuesday until 7pm)
Website : www.wdvh.org.uk
For non urgent advice email: helpine@independentchoices.org.uk
Community helpline language service also available
Respect
Web: www.respect.uk.net
Helpline: 0845 122 8609 (not Thursdays)
Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 (For men experiencing domestic violence)
Association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services
The Hideout
Web: http://www.thehideout.org.uk/
Website for children and young people witnessing domestic violence
Independent Care After Incest & Rape (ICAIR)
Helpline: 0121 449 9097
Weekdays 11am to 5pm
Providing telephone/one-to-one support/ postal support, to anyone who has experienced rape or sexual abuse
National domestic violence helpline
Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.
If you are in immediate danger please call 999.
Web: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/
If you are experiencing domestic violence or are worried about a friend please call the 24-hour National Domestic Violence
Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline (WDAH)
Web: www.walesdomesticabusehhelpline.org and our number is 0808 80 10 800
The helpline provides a bilingual free and confidential information and support service for women, children and men in Wales who are experiencing or who have experienced abuse at the hands of someone close to them
Refuge
Web: www.refuge.org.uk
Thirty-five years ago Refuge set up the world's first refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence. Since then, Refuge has grown to become the largest provider of emergency accommodation and emotional and practical support to women and children in the country and the leading voice in the campaign to end domestic violence.
Marriage Care
Website: www.marriagecare.org.uk
Helpline: 0845 660 6000 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)
Mon and Thurs, 3pm to 9pm
Helplines offering information and listening for those with marriage or relationship difficulties. Also offer counselling for those with marriage or relatiuonship difficulties or those preparing for marriage. Provides fertility awarness advice. Sixty centres in England and Wales.
Address: Clitherow House, 1 Blythe Mews, Blythe Rd, London, W14, 0NW
Victim Support Helpline
Web: www.victimsupport.com
Helpline:0845 30 30 900 Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 7pm
Broken Rainbow
Web: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
Helpline: 08452 60 44 60
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people experiencing domestic violence
MALE
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Web: http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/
Advice and support for men in abusive relationships
Everyman
Helpline: 020 7737 6747
Monday 10am to 2pm, Tuesday 7.30pm to 10pm, Wednesday 10am to 5pm, Friday 1pm to 5pm.
National helpline for everyone concerned about violence. Counselling service for violent men who want to change
Mankind
Web: www.mankind.org.uk
Helpline: 01823 334244
The Mankind Initiative supports male victims of domestic violence, though it helps all callers regardless of sex, race or sexual orientation. Call the helpline on 01823 334 244 at any time to receive up-to-date information on helpline availability or check out services at website. There is also a referral system for single men or men with children fleeing from domestic violence
Men's Advice Line
Helpline: 020 8644 9914
Monday and Wednesday, 9am to 10pm
Offers advice, information and listening support for men with experience of domestic abuse. Includes help for men in same-sex and heterosexual relationships
Men's Aid
Helpline: 0871 223 9986 (8am to 8pm daily)
Web: www.mensaid.com
Provides free practical advice and support to men who have been abused
