Domestic abuse and violence
As well as receiving help from us, you can also get support from other organisations and charities. These might be located in Greater Manchester or cover the UK. We’ve listed these in one directory for you to search easily.
You can search by name, location or eligibility.
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Bridges (Domestic Violence service commissioned by Tameside Council)
Bridges deliver support to residents of Tameside affected by Domestic Abuse.
They provide advice, support, and emergency refuge placements.
The service is open to male and female victims.
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- Crimestoppers
We’re an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously.
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- Domestic Violence and Abuse - NHS
Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help.
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- Embrace
Our service is for any child between 12 and 18 years who has been a victim of or a witness to a serious crime, who have been affected by it and who need emotional support to cope and recover.
This includes those who have witnessed domestic abuse.
For younger children, we will try to find local play therapists and offer support and guidance to parents and carers so that they can emotionally support the child within the family. -
Pet Fostering for Domestic Violence victims (Provided by Endeavour)
Endeavour aim to provide foster placements for all domestic pets including cats, reptiles, fish and small furry animals. We work in partnership with the Dogs Trust Freedom Project to foster dogs.
- End the Fear
Help, support and advice for victims of domestic abuse and violence in Greater Manchester.
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Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
The government’s joint Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Home Office unit which operates both in the UK and overseas to help to British nationals, including dual nationals, with forced marriage.
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Fortalice (Domestic Abuse Support Service for Women, Children and Young People)
Our service offers support to any woman, man, child or young person whose life is affected by domestic abuse.
Our support includes refuge accommodation, local community services, education and accredited training for professionals.
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Galop (LGBT+ service Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence)
We support LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse
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Get Safe Online
Advice, preventative measures and a Check a Website tool that helps you to determine whether a website is likely to be legitimate or a scam before you visit it.
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IDVA Service (Independent Domestic Violence Advisors - Oldham Council)
We provide support for victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse for people aged 16 or over and their families.
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Independent Choices Domestic Abuse service
Our service is to provide support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, and abuse of people aged 16 or over and their families.
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IRIS and Safe Haven (Domestic Abuse Support Services available to male victims)
"Anyone being hurt or controlled by someone in your family, are afraid of someone at home or are in a violent relationship you can talk in private, to doctors, nurses and other staff at your Bolton GP practice.
The practice will refer you through to the IRIS project and a support worker will contact you to arrange an appointment.L
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LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Service (LGBT Foundation)
We offer practical help and advice, and emotional support to individuals who are 16+ and currently at risk of or who have previously experienced domestic abuse whether this is from a partner(s), ex-partner(s), or family member(s).
Our service is available to all people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans, and anyone falling under the umbrella term of LGBT, including those questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. -
Loving Me (Support for Trans and Non-Binary victims of domestic and sexual abuse)
We provide high quality support by trained specialists who understand the specific needs of the trans community as well as abuse and are a by-and-for service.
The service is user-led which means that we provide support based on what the individual would like or needs.
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ManKind Initiative
Our confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.
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Mothers Against Violence
A Greater Manchester support agency founded by local people who have been affected by violent crime.
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Rape Crisis England and Wales
Charity working to end rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence.
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Refuge
The largest UK domestic abuse and violence charity for women.
We offer advice, information and support.
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Safe in Salford
Commissioned to Salford Foundation, in partnership by Salford Council
Our Advice and Support Service for anyone impacted by domestic abuse.
Our service includes a crisis srevice, advice and support for victims, specialist support for GPs, and children and young people's support. -
Safenet
If you are in a relationship where you feel unsafe, unhappy and unhealthy, or have ended such a relationship and are still experiencing abuse, we can help.
If anyone in your family or others that you know are abusing, controlling, harassing or violating you, we can help.
You don’t have to deal with this alone. We offer a safe place to stay if needed, along with support, guidance and practical help to create a safer, happier and healthier future for you. -
Shelter - Domestic Abuse
Charity that provides help if you’re homeless because of domestic abuse.
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Support After Murder and Manslaughter (SAMM)
We support people bereaved by murder and manslaughter.
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Support for victims and survivors
We are the one front door to access support for anyone who is experiencing domestic violence and abuse in the Rochdale area, we are a specialist team of domestic abuse professionals and Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs).
We support men, women and children.
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The Independent Domestic Violence Advice service
Our service is for those that work or live in Manchester, are aged 16 or over and are affected by issues of domestic abuse.
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The Lotus Hub
We support Black, Ethnically Minoritised, and Migrant women (18+) in Greater Manchester, who have experienced violence and abuse.
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The Men's Advice Line
Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and violence run by charity Respect.
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Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS)
Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS)
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Wigan Borough Domestic Abuse Service
Our service is here for you if you are worried that yourself or someone you know is being controlled, scared, or hurt by their partner, ex-partner or a family member.
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