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What You Can Do

Seeking help

There are a great number of organisations that can help. Some useful addresses, links and telephone numbers are provided here. The Citizens Advice Bureau and Libraries are also good sources of information. You can contact the domestic violence unit at your local police station, or social service, your Doctor or council housing department.

Women's Aid National Violence Helpline
www.womensaid.org.uk
Tel: 08457 023 468

This service can give you support, help and information. They will discuss the practical and legal options available, and if you wish refer you to a local Women's Aid refuge and advice service, or other sources of help. All calls are taken in strictest confidence. The helpline is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and from 10am to 3pm on Fridays. Outside these hours you can contact your local Women's Aid service through the local phone book, or access their Web site as given above.

Refuge 24-Hour National Crisis Line
Tel: 0870 599 54434

This service provides information, support and practical help, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, to women experiencing domestic violence. It can refer women and their children to refuges throughout the UK.

Victim Support
www.victimsupport.org
Tel. 0845 30 30 900

The Samaritans
www.samaritans.org.uk
Tel.
08457 909090

If you prefer you can e-mail the Samaritans for advice at the following address: jo@samaritans.org

Free Call Message Home
Tel. 0500 7007 40

This is a confidential, non-traceable service for those who have left home but want to pass on a message to family and friends without communicating directly. Women escaping domestic violence can use this service without having to give details of where they are. This is a free service

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