| Organisation |
Telephone number, website and additonal information |
| Emergency Services |
Tel: 999 Information:
For all emergencies including Fire Brigade, Ambulance and Police |
| National 24 hour Domestic Abuse helpline |
Tel: 0808 2000 247 Web: www.womensaid.org.uk Information:
Operated in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge, this helpline provides a listening ear, advice, referrals and support. There is also a website which contains information for women and children regarding domestic abuse. This includes women’s stories, the ‘Hideout’ - an area of the website for young people- and a survivors handbook |
Stonham |
Tel: 0845 1550 395 Web: www.homegroup.org.uk Information: Stonham provides support in the home for male, female and children victims of domestic abuse. Services include emergency refuge accommodation and short term ‘safe houses’ (houses within the community). They also have Independent Domestic Violence Advisors who can help support you through the court process |
| ‘Broken Rainbow’ |
Tel:08452 60 44 60. Web: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk Information:
Operates a UK-wide helpline and website offering support for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender people (LGBT) experiencing domestic abuse |
| Forced Marriage Unit |
Tel:020 7008 0151 (or 0044 20 7008 0151 if you are oversees) Web: www.fco.gov.uk/en/fco-in-action/nationals/ Information:
The unit is dedicated to preventing British Nationals being forced into marriage overseas. If your worried that you might be forced into a marriage or are worried about someone else who may be ring up and speak to someone or visit the website |
| Karma Nirvana |
Tel: 01332 604 098 Information:
The Honour Network Helpline – number is 0800 5999 247 which is a free phone helpline to talk to someone in confidence. Karma Nirvana staff and volunteers are survivors of forced marriage and 'honour'-based violence |
| MALE (Men’s Advice Line & Enquiries) |
Tel: 0808 801 0327 Web: www.mensadviceline.org.uk Information:
Provides support aimed at formen experiencing domestic abuse from their partner. The advice line is a free phone number (free from landlines & most mobile phones) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. You can leave a message when the lines are closed or busy and they will get back to you as soon as they can. You can also email them on info@mensadviceline.org.uk |
National Society Protection Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in conjunction with Childline |
Tel: 0808 800 5000 Web: www.nspcc.org.uk Information:
NSPCC provide a national free phone helpline, which is provided with Childline. There is a helpful website for more information. |
| ‘Respect’ |
Tel: 0845 122 8609 Web: www.respect.uk.net Information:
Provides a phone line providing information and advice for people who are abusive towards their partners and want to stop. To talk to someone who understands, who can offer advice and information. This is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. Email an enquiry: phoneline@respect.uk.net
Textphone users dial 18001 0845 122 8609.
If you need to speak to RESPECT through an interpreter, ring the phoneline and ask for one. They use Language Line and this can be arrangeed for you.
You can leave a message if the lines are busy or out-of-hours. They will try to get back to you within 2 working days. |
| The Links Group |
Web: www.thelinksgroup.org.uk Information:
The Links Group is a group of charities that promotes the welfare and safety of vulnerable children, animals and adults, so people can live free from violence and abuse. Some of the charities in this group offer pet fostering services specifically for pets belonging to people fleeing domestic abuse. This is an option open to you with regard to your pets. Pets are cared for in a volunteer foster carers home until you can be reunited with them. All placements are strictly confidential. |
| The Samaritans |
Tel: 08457 90 90 90 Web: wwww.samaritans.org.uk Information:
They provide a helpline to talk to someone in confidence |
