National Help
Domestic Violence 24 Hour Helpline - Freefone 0808 2000 247
This is a 24 hour a day, free National helpline run by Women’s Aid and Refuge which offers women and children access to emergency refuge accommodation, information and safety planning. They have access to a minicom and language-line facility.
Refuge 24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline
This service provides information, support and practical help, 24 hours a day to women experiencing domestic violence. Refers women and their children escaping domestic violence to refuges throughout the UK.
Tel: 08705 995443 or 020 7395 7700
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Refuge for Women with Learning Disabilities
Safe, confidential refuge accommodation for single women (over 18 years) with learning difficulties - support and counselling and resettlement also available. Accessible to women with mobility difficulties.
Tel: 0208 522 0675
Women's Aid
This service offers support, help and information, discuss the practical and legal options available, and if wished can refer to a local Women’s Aid refuge and advice service, or other sources of help. All calls are taken in strictest confidence.
Opening hours: 24 hour national helpline number
Referral policy: Self referral, referral on to local Women’s Aid refuge or other sources of help
Local Outreach worker based in Surrey will offer help to those attending Frimley Park Hospital including Hampshire residents.
Women’s Aid Federation of England 24 hour helpline for information on refuges throughout England.
Tel: 0345 023 468
Their website www.womensaid.org.uk has lots of information and you can access the survivors handbook which covers many of the issues faced by victims, offering practical advice and information.
Action on Elder Abuse
This organisation aims to prevent abuse in old age by raising awareness, providing education and promoting research.
Tel: 020 8765 7000 or 0808 808 8141
Website: www.elderabuse.org.uk
Age Concern
Confidential specialist advice and help including counselling and advocacy.
Tel: 01962 868545, Fax: 01962 842358 or email: mail@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk
Website: www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk
Barnado’s
Help for children, young people and their families over the long term to overcome the most severe disadvantages.
Tel: 020 8550 8822
Website: www.barnados.org.uk
BBC Hitting Home Campaign
The BBC website provides a wealth of information, help and support for anyone affected by domestic violence. Website: www.bbc.co.uk/health/hh
Childline
A confidential telephone counselling service for any child or young person with any problem, 24 hours a day.
Tel: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
There is also a designated line for children currently living away from home, called ‘The Line’: 0800 884 444
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline - Tel: 0800 800 500
CIS’ters (Childhood Incest Survivors)
Support for adult women who have experienced sexual abuse as a child.
Tel: 023 8033 8080 (ansaphone)
Courts– Community Legal Service
Information leaflets and help regarding both the criminal and civil law are available on this website, together with links to help you find local solicitors who can help you. There is also an online calculator to see whether you may be eligible for legal aid.
Website : www.clsdirect.org.uk
Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
For compensation through the CICS you must no longer be living with your partner Tel: 020 7842 6800
Website: www.cica.gov.uk
Divorce Online
Gives details of the help available through the law, the action the police can take and information on going to court.
Website: www.divorceonline.co.uk
Drugs National Helpline
Gives information and advice to anyone in the UK concerned about drugs. This includes drug users, their families, friends and people who work with them.
Tel: 0800 776 600
Gingerbread
Support organisation for lone parent families in England and Wales. Contact lone parents via their online discussion group.
Tel: 0800 0184318
Website: www.gingerbread.org.uk
Hampton Trust
Facilitates a number of projects relating to domestic violence.
Tel: 02380 213520
Hidden Hurt
Website based information and advice for children about domestic violence, including national and regional helpline numbers.
Website: www.hiddenhurt.co.uk
Hampshire Mediation Service
This is a mediation service for families facing conflict.
Tel: 023 9243 3388
NHS Direct
Operate a 24-hour telephone nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information.
Tel. 0845 4647
Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NSPCC
Free 24-hour helpline for any concerned about a child at risk – offers information, support, advice and counselling. The Kids Zone section provides information and advice about child abuse and what you can do to help it stop.
Tel: 0800 800 500
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Prisoner's Families Support Groups
Free, confidential service for anyone who is affected by the imprisonment of a close family member or friend.
Tel: 0808 808 2003 (helpline)
Website: www.prisonersfamilieshelpline.co.uk
Rape Crisis
Provides support and counselling to anyone over 16 who has suffered any sexual abuse or assault, however long ago. Based in Basingstoke on Tuesday and Wednesday pm’s, Thursday 7 – 9.30pm. Office number 01256 843810
Telephone: 01256 840224
Website: www.rapecrisis.co.uk
Reunite
Advice, information and support to parents, guardians and family members who have had or who fear abduction.
Tel: 0116 2556 234
Website: www.reunite.org
Shelterline
24-hour free national housing helpline providing advice to anyone with a housing problem. Can provide emergency access to refuge services together with information about housing rights and homelessness
Tel: 0808 800 4444
Website: www.shelter.gov.uk
The Tulip Project
Supports parents who have experienced violence at the hands of their children.
Tel: 0151 637 6363
UK Disability Forum
Tel: 020 7725 4242
Womens and Girls Telephone Network
Telephone helpline for women affected by experiences of violence.
Tuesday 6 – 8.30pm and Thursday 12 – 12.30pm.
Emotional support and practical information on legal, medical and housing issues.
Tel: 020 7610 4345
