Links

The following links may be helpful to you.

Refuge
0808 2000 247
Provide free, confidential telephone advice and support to women experiencing domestic abuse

Safe Link
0333 323 1543
Supporting women, men and children who have experienced sexual violence and abuse

National Women’s Aid
[email protected]
Provide free, confidential e-mail advice and live chat service service to women experiencing domestic abuse

Womankind
0845 458 2914
Provide free, confidential telephone advice and webchat service to women experiencing domestic abuse in Bristol, South Glos and North Somerset

Men’s Advice Line
0808 801 0327
Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence

Vita Health
0333 200 1893
Provide free and confidential therapeutic support

North Somerset Council

North Somerset Domestic Abuse online directory
Provide a directory of services and advice for South Glos residents

North Somerset Emergency Duty team
01454 615 165
Emergency social work service for personal, family or accommodation concerns that have reached crisis point

Victim Support
0808 1689 111

Bristol City Council
0117 922 2000

South Gloucestershire Council
01454 868 009

The Hideout
Website for children and young people experiencing domestic  abuse

Reclaim
07919 440233
[email protected]
Offers free counselling to people in North Somerset who have experienced domestic abuse, are over the age of 18 and are no longer with the perpetrator

Coercive and Controlling Behaviour:
BBC radio programme on the 2016 legislation about Coercive and Controlling Behaviour.

A Survivors Experience

The UK Says No More campaign

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Helplines

The following numbers may be helpful to you.


If you are unsafe and need immediate help:

In an emergency always call the police on 999.

If you need to speak to the police when it is not an emergency dial 101.

You can also contact The Lighthouse via 101.


If you need a safe place to go:

Before you call, please ensure it is safe to do so and that any one who is a risk to you or your family isn’t in the same property as you or able to hear your conversation.

Next Link Domestic Abuse Services in North Somerset:
0800 4700 280

Next Link Domestic Abuse Services in Bristol:
0117 925 0680

Next Link Domestic Abuse Services in South Gloucestershire:
0800 4700 280

Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline:
0808 2000 247

Domestic abuse support outside of Bristol, South Glos and North Somerset:
GDAS 01452 726 561 – for Gloucestershire
SIDAS 0800 69 49 999 – for Somerset


If you need someone to talk to:

Emotional Support

Womankind:
0345 458 2914

Samaritans:
08457 909 090  or  Freephone 116 123

MindLine
0808 808 0330

Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse support
0808 801 0456

Self Injury support
0117 230 8230

Victim Support
0808 1689 111

Action on Elder Abuse
0808 8088 141

Childline
0800 1111