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Getting help for domestic violence and abuse

Other services offering domestic abuse support

The following services provide support for female victims and survivors.

Getting help for domestic violence and abuse
Rochdale Connections Trust (RCT) - supports the community with various 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.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 24-hour helpline for women and children affected by domestic abuse.
The Survivor's Handbook - provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Women's Aid - information, support and refuge for women and children in the UK.
Karma Nirvana - support for victims of forced marriage and honour-based abuse.

The following services provide support for male victims and survivors.

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 web-chat support for male victims of domestic abuse.
Survivors UK - help and support for boys, men and non-binary people aged over 13 years old.

The following services provide support for victims and survivors who are children.

Getting help for domestic violence and abuse
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.
#Thrive - child and adolescent mental health service.
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.
NSPCC - a national charity providing help and support on many difficulties children and young people are faced with.
LoveRespect - advice about relationships and abuse for young people.

The following services provide support for people who need safe accommodation.

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.

The following services provide support for adults hurting someone they love.

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

The following services provide support for people with hearing difficulties.

The following services provide support for LGBTQ+ people.

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

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