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Getting help for domestic violence and abuse

Other services offering domestic abuse support

National Stalking Helpline - advice and support for victims of stalking.
Refuge - 24-hour national domestic abuse helpline.
Surviving Economic Abuse - empowering people affected by domestic abuse to regain control of their finances.
Rochdale Early Help and Safeguarding Hub - information and advice on support available for the safeguarding of children and families who may be experiencing domestic abuse.
Rochdale Connections Trust (RCT) - supports the community with a variety of domestic abuse programmes to raise awareness and promote healthy relationships.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 24-hour helpline for women and children affected by domestic abuse.
Rochdale Connections Trust (RCT) - supports the community with a variety of domestic violence programmes to raise awareness and promote healthy relationships.
Rochdale Women's Welfare Association - a dedicated ‘by and for’ women service that strives to empower women and children to reach their full potential. Provides specialist support to women from ethnic minorities experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
The Guardian Project (nestac.org.uk) NESTAC provide free comprehensive support for girls and young women aged under 18, affected by or at risk of Female Genital Mutilation. 01706 868 993.
The Survivor's Handbook - provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse.
WHAG - supports women who are homeless and at risk of homelessness and men, women and children who are fleeing domestic violence.
Women's Aid - information, support and refuge for women and children in the UK.

Resolve@ - an emotional health and wellbeing service for young people between the ages of 8 and 18.
Early Break - drug and alcohol support service and emotional well-being support for under 18 year olds.
The Sunrise Team - support for young people who've experienced child sexual exploitation.
Kooth - online counselling and support for young people.
Childline - a free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk. Trained counsellors are there to provide support and advice about any problem that’s on your mind.
The Hideout - a website for children and young people to help you understand domestic violence and abuse and how to take positive action if it’s happening to you.
#Thrive - child and adolescent mental health service.
NSPCC - a national charity providing helping and support on many difficulties children and young people are faced with.
LoveRespect - advice about relationships and abuse for young people.

Mankind Initiative - helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.
Men's Advice Line - telephone, email and webchat support for male victims of domestic abuse.
Survivors UK - help and support for boys, men and non-binary people aged 13+.

Homelessness and prevention - we offer information and advice for people who might need further support with housing and homelessness.
Rail to Refuge - people fleeing domestic abuse might be able to get a free rail ticket to a refuge.

Rochdale Women's Welfare Association - a dedicated ‘by and for’ women service that strives to empower women and children to reach their full potential. Provides specialist support to women from ethnic minorities experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
The Lotus Hub - a specialist service for ethnically minoritized women experiencing gender-based violence within the Greater Manchester area.
Karma Nirvana - support for victims of forced marriage and honour-based abuse.

Galop - LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity and helpline.
LGBT Foundation - provides practical help, advice and emotional support for LGBTQ+ people who have been, or currently are experiencing domestic abuse.

The Respect Phoneline - a national, confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned about their violence or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.

Protection orders and legal support - find out about your partner's past, get legal aid and more