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NATIONAL Free From Fear
www.freefromfear.org Website run by Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid for parents and children who are worried about violence at home. The site is aimed at people living in the Birmingham area, but has information useful to people wherever they live. Men's Advice Line
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
www.mensadviceline.org.uk The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner. This includes all men - in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. Women's Aid
Head Office, PO Box 391, Bristol BS99 7WS
Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Tel: 0117 944 44 11; Fax: 0117 924 1703
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
www.womensaid.org.uk Women's Aid is the key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. We support a network of over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK. Women's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline
(run in partnership with Women's Aid and Refuge)
Freephone - 24hrs: 0808 2000 247
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk The Women's Aid Helpline staff will respond individually to emails from women experiencing domestic abuse or friends/relatives/ professionals seeking information on her behalf. The Hideout
www.thehideout.org.uk This is a site for children and young people with information about domestic violence. Women's Aid have created this space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you. It's Not Your Fault
www.itsnotyourfault.org Action for Children website offering advice and support for children, young people and parents going through a family break-up. Mankind Initiative
Flook House, Belvedere Road, Taunton TA1 1BT
Helpline: 01823 334244
Email: admin@mankind.org.uk
www.mankind.org.uk Help, information, advice, and support for men in abusive relationships and information relating to rights, legal, solicitors, etc. re separation, divorce. Also has local Lifelines based in: North Somerset (01934 412745); Dorset (07756 191061; Greater Manchester (01706 343519), and other Lifelines being developed nationally. NSPCC
Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH
Childline: 0800 1111
Helpline: 0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk The NSPCC provides a range of services, including support for children and families affected by a variety of adverse situations. TEMPER (Domestic Violence)
Eagle House, 28 Billing Road, Northampton NN1 5AJ
Tel/Fax: 01604 211445; Tel:0121 270 6168
Email: temperdv@aol.com
www.temper.me.uk Work almost exclusively with domestic violence, and mainly with people who have problems of being abusive and or aggressive and or violent towards their intimate partner or an ex-partner, who refer themselves, having recognised they have problems with their own behaviour. Offer telephone support, face-to-face meetings and intensive courses for people who need to understand the impact of their behaviour, find out what is wrong with themselves and learn to change their behaviour. SCOTLAND Scottish Domestic Abuse
Helpline: 0800 027 1234
www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk Calls are answered by women who have been trained in all areas to do with domestic abuse. Crisis support and a listening ear. Aberdeenshire Council Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers
Tel: 01771 638200 / 01358 725756 / 01330 824991
Out of Hours emergency tel: 0845 840 0070 Our domestic abuse outreach workers are available to offer support, advice and practical assistance to the victims of domestic abuse. We also have children's workers who work with children who are in refuge or homeless accommodation due to domestic abuse. Grampian Women's Aid
6 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen AB11 6HE
Tel: 01224 593381 Provides advice, support and refuge for women and children who are the victims of domestic abuse. GWA also provides counseling to men who are victims.
Grampian Women's Aid (GWA) run two Refuges for women and children affected by domestic Abuse in Aberdeenshire, one in Banchory and one in Turriff, in addition to refuges in Aberdeen City. Grampian Women's Aid offers support and information to anyone affected by Domestic Abuse. Good quality refuge accommodation is available to women (with or without children) regardless of age, disability, ethnicity or financial means who are experiencing domestic abuse. Both Aberdeenshire Refuges are fully accessible to anyone with disabilities. Edinburgh: Shakti Women's Aid
Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY
Helpline: 0131 475 2399
www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk Shakti Women's Aid offers practical and emotional support, information, counseling and safe temporary accommodation to black and minority ethnic women escaping domestic abuse. ENGLAND Barnsley Domestic Violence Group
33-35, Peel Parade, Barnsley S70 2RN
Tel/Fax: 01226 731812
Email: admin@barnsleydvg.fsnet.co.uk Offer support services for victims (women and men) of domestic violence. Helpline, support and information sessions, face-to-face counselling. Broxtowe Womens Project
PO Box 6660, Nottingham NG16 3ZE
Tel: 01773 719111/718555
www.broxtowewomensproject.org.uk Telephone and other support for women who are experiencing or have concerns about domestic violence. Darlington Refuge & Domestic Violence Helpline
Helpline: 01325 364486; Fax: 01325 465409
Email: familyhelp@btconnect.com
www.darlingtonrefuge.org.uk Offer support to women and women & children suffering domestic violence, or the threat of this, from their husbands or partners. Jewish Womens Aid
PO Box 2670, London N12 9ZE
Helpline: 0800 591203
Tel: 020 8445 8060
Email: info@jwa.org.uk
www.jwa.org.uk Run by Jewish women for Jewish women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence. Outreach support for women living in the community, offering advice and information on a range of issues, including housing, legal and welfare benefits. Kosher refuge. Leeds: HALT Domestic Violence (Help, Advice & the Law Team)
Tel: 0113 243 2632
Email: info@halt.org.uk
www.halt.org.uk Offer information, advocacy and advice for women who have experienced domestic violence and advice on civil and criminal legal processes. Accompany women to solicitors and the courts and liaise with the police and the Crown Prosecution Service. London: 2 As 1
Tel: 0700 2222 7000
Email: supportcentre@2as1.net
www.2as1.net Provides support to couples and individuals for the following issues: family issues, cultural issues, pre-marital support, relationship enhancement, crisis intervention, domestic violence, abuse, gender & sexuality, emotional wellbeing, self esteem & confidence, loneliness, depression & isolation, drugs, alcohol and other substance abuse, suicide & self harm, stress management and anger management. Service is aimed at Britain's black community, although welcomes all people regardless of race, gender, religion, disability or sexual orientation. London: Domestic Violence Intervention Project
PO Box 2838, London W6 9ZE
Tel: 020 8741 4383
Email: info@dvip.org
www.dvip.org Registered charity which provides a range of services relating to domestic violence, including a Violence Prevention Programme for men who are abusive to their partners or ex-partners, and a Women's Support Service for women whose partners attend that programm. Bases in Hammersmith and Southwark. London: Everyman Project
1A Waterloo Road, London N19 5NJ
Helpline: 020 7263 8884
Email: everymanproject@btopenworld.com
www.everymanproject.co.uk Organisation aiming to help men to change their violent or abusive behaviour with respect and dignity for every man, every woman and every child. Main office in Archway and counselling venues in Archway and Elephant & Castle. Norcare Head Office
Portman House, Portland Road, Shieldfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 1AQ
Tel: 0191 261 2228; Fax: 0191 261 2260
Email: norcare@norcare-ltd.com
www.norcare-ltd.com A charitable organisation operating in North East England which provides a range of support services and accommodation for people aged 16 and over who are: homeless, ex-offenders or those at risk of offending, people who misuse drugs or alcohol, people who experience mental illness, and women and families fleeing domestic violence. Services available in the Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside & Northumberland, Wearside, County Durham and Darlington regions. Northampton Womens Aid
13/15 Hazelwood Road, Northampton NN1 1LG
Tel (Northampton): 0845 123 2311
Tel (Daventry): 0845 123 2395
Tel (Kettering) 0845 123 2396
Tel (Corby): 0845 123 2394
Email: info@northamptonwomensaid.org.uk
www.northamptonwomensaid.org.uk Offer confidential support, advice, professional counselling and safe accommodation to women and their children who have been affected by domestic abuse. Nottingham Womens Aid Advice Centre
30 Chaucer Street, Nottingham NG5 1LP
Freephone: 0808 800 0340
Text: 0808 800 0341; Fax: 0115 947 2199
Email: advice@waac.co.uk
www.waac.co.uk Offer a range of services including a 24 hour helpline, drop-in service for emergency help and support, domestic violence awareness training, floating support and outreach support. Womankind - Bristol Women's Therapy Centre
3rd Floor, Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square, Bristol BS2 8PE
Tel: 0845 458 2914; Fax: 0117 916 6462
Email: info@womankindbristol.org.uk
www.womankindbristol.org.uk Helpline for women experiencing mental health problems, emotional distres or domestic abuse. Befriending service in partnership with Kingswood Community Mental Health Team. Low cost counselling and group therapy. NORTHERN IRELAND Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland
129 University Street, Belfast BT7 1HP
Helpline: 0800 917 1414
Email: info@womensaidni.org
www.niwaf.org Women's Aid is the lead voluntary organisation challenging domestic violence in Northern Ireland, providing a 24-hour helpline, refuges and other services for people affected by domestic abuse/violence. WALES Welsh Womens Aid
National Office, 38-48 Crwys Road, Cardiff CF24 2NN
Helpline: 0808 80 10 800
Tel: 02920 390874; Fax: 02920 390878
Email: info@welshwomensaid.org.uk
www.welshwomensaid.org The Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline is a bilingual Welsh and English, free and confidential telephone service for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or a concerned other. We offer support and information on possible options and services such as: emergency refuge, face to face support or counselling, welfare and benefits rights, housing and legal options, concerns about children, and other types of help that can support and protect you. Blaenau Gwent Domestic Abuse Services
Phoenix House, Surgery Road, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent NP13 3AY
Tel: 01495 291202; Fax: 01495 290091
Email: info@bgdas.co.uk
www.bgdas.co.uk Offer free and confidential information, and emotional and practical support to people experiencing domestic abuse. Cardiff: BAWSO Women's Aid
9 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9HA
Helpline: 0800 731 8147; Tel: 02920 644633
Fax: 02920 644588
Email: cardiff@bawso.org.uk
www.bawso.org.uk Advice, support and refuge accommodation for black and minority ethnic women from Wales and elsewhere who are experiencing domestic violence. Also offer assistance with legal issues. REPUBLIC OF IRELAND AMEN
St Anne's Resource Centre, Railway Street, Navan, Co Meath
Helpline: 00 353 4690 23718
Email: Info@amen.ie
www.amen.ie Voluntary organisation which provides a confidential helpline, support service and information for male victims of domestic abuse. OSS Cork
94 South Main Street, Cork
Helpline: 1 800 497 497
Email: advice@osscork.ie
www.osscork.ie Telephone information and support, walk-in and appointment service for victims of domestic violence, their families, friends and professionals, in Cork city and county. Republic of Ireland Womens Aid
Everton House, 47 Old Cabra Road, Dublin 7
Freephone Helpline: 1800 341 900
Tel: +353 1868 4721; Fax: +353 1 868 4722
Email: info@womensaid.ie
www.womensaid.ie Offer information, advice, support and understanding to women who are being physically, sexually or mentally abused in their own homes. The helpline also acts as a referrel to refuge, counselling services, solicitors, legal aid and other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, which are helpful to women experiencing abuse within a relationship. |
