Support and education around domestic abuse
Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline
The helpline is answered by fully trained female support workers and volunteers, who will answer your call in confidence. All calls to the domestic violence helpline are free from mobiles and landlines. The 24hr freephone national domestic violence helpline (run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge) is available 7 days a week.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
One Stop Shop – Domestic violence and abuse Support in Merton
Merton has a confidential drop-in service for people experiencing domestic abuse. It’s held every Monday between 9.30am -12.00 noon (except bank holidays) at Morden Baptist Church, Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5BL.
Telephone: 020 7801 1777
Website: Merton.gov.uk/domesticviolence
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA): 020 7801 1777
Victim Support: 0808 168 9111
Legal advice relating to domestic abuse: 020 8543 3302 or 020 8767 2777
Refuge: 0808 2000 247
RASASC (if you have experienced any kind of sexual violence): 0808 802 9999
Men’s Advice Line
They are a team of skilled professionals offering practical advice, information and emotional support to male victims of domestic violence, as well as to concerned friends and family and frontline workers.
Telephone: 0808 801 0327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Childline
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, the trained counsellors are here to support you.
Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership
The London LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) is a way for LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse to get the maximum amount of help with a minimum amount of hassle. The DAP is open to any LGBT person experiencing domestic violence who is living or working in London.
Telephone: 0207 704 2040
Website: www.lgbtdap.org.uk
Email: referrals@galop.org.uk
National Stalking Helpline
Their mission is to reduce the risk of violence and aggression through campaigning, education and support. Their vision is a society in which people are safer – and feel safer – from violence and aggression; they want people to be able to live life to the full.
Telephone: 0808 802 0300
Website: www.nationalstalkinghelpline.org.uk
ManKind
The confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner). Weekdays 10am to 4pm.
Telephone: 01823 334244
Website: www.mankind.org.uk
Domestic violence and Abuse Service
The referral and advice line advisers offer confidential, non-judgemental information and support. Our referral and advice line provides practical advice, emotional support and signposting to support survivors and professionals across London.
Telephone: 020 8317 8273
Website: www.gdva.org.uk
Email: info_gdva@h4w.co.uk
