Domestic abuse

Help and support for victims of domestic abuse

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If you or someone you know are in danger and need immediate help, always call 999.

If you dial 999 but can't speak, press 55 when prompted by the operator. This is called the Silent Solution, which you can find out more about. 

For non-emergencies, call 101.

Local contacts 

Eve 

Eve support victims of domestic abuse. You can: 

• telephone - 07827 239496
• visit the EVE website

Northampton Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS) 

Call 0300 0120 154, open 24/7, if you are a victim of domestic abuse. 

Visit the NDAS website to find out more about the support they offer. 

Sunflower Centre 

Sunflower Centre are independent domestic violence advocates that support high risk victims of domestic abuse. 

Call 01604 888211 or email [email protected].

VOICE

VOICE support victims and witnesses of crime, and offer specialist domestic abuse support. 

You can call 0300 303 1965 or email [email protected].

Northamptonshire Rape Crisis 

Northamptonshire Rape crisis offer advice and support for victims of rape or sexual abuse. 

For confidential support, call 0300 222 5930.

Serenity Northamptonshire 

Serenity Northamptonshire  offer support for victims of rape or sexual assault. 

Call 01604 601713, open 24/7.

Safeguarding - adults  

If you have a safeguarding concern about an adult, call 0300 126 7000.  

You can report a safeguarding concern about an adult. 

Safeguarding - children  

If you have a safeguarding concern about a child, call 0300 126 7000.  

You can also make a MASH referral.

National contacts 

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline 

Call 0808 2000 247, open 24/7.

Women’s Aid 

Women's Aid offers a live web chat service. 

Visit the Women's Aid website to access their support. 

Respect: Men's advice line 

Respect is a helpline for male victims of domestic abuse. 

Call 0808 8010 327.

Galop 

Galop support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. 

Call 0800 999 5428.

National Centre for Domestic Violence

The National Centre for Domestic Violence is a fast, free emergency injunction service for domestic abuse.

Call 0800 970 2070 or email [email protected].

UK Says No More scheme

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, it can leave you feeling scared, at risk and vulnerable. UK SAYS NO MORE is working with many organisations such as:

• Boots
• Morrisons pharmacies
• Superdrug pharmacies
• HSBC  

These organisations provide a safe space in their shop or building. These spaces are designed to provide a safe and discreet space to access specialist support, reach out to friends and family.

Find your local safe space. 

Support for children and young people

Childline 

Call 0800 1111, a free and confidential service open 24/7. 

Visit the Childline website to find out other ways to contact this service. 

NSPCC

If you have concerns about a child, call 0808 800 500. This helpline is available between 10am and 4pm from Monday to Friday. 

LoveRespect 

LoveRespect is a Women’s Aid website that helps you to recognise the signs of an unhealthy relationship before they escalate. 

Visit the LoveRespect website to take the healthy relationship quiz. 

Last updated 28 November 2024