Help and Support
Listed below are a number of support numbers with people who will listen and try to offer advice. You can also look on their websites – you can find more websites in the RESOURCES section.
You can find your local relationship abuse support options by contacting the Domestic Abuse Hub:
Helplines
YOUTH SUPPORT/SOMEONE TO TALK
CHECS (22 out of hours): 0300 123 5012
RELATIONSHIP ABUSE SUPPORT
DOMESTIC ABUSE HUB: 0300 123 5101
ARCH (Refuge, Community Support): 01270 253957
Barnardo’s (Refuge, Community Support): 01625 501651
Cheshire Without Abuse: 01270 250390
Domestic Abuse Family Safety Unit: 01606 363532
SEXUAL
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre: 0330 363 0063
MOSAC (Mothers of Sexually Abused Children): 0800 980 1958
CISters (Surviving Rape and/or Sexual Abuse): 02380 338080
HONOR BASED VIOLENCE & FORCED MARRIAGE
Forced Marriage Unit: 020 7008 0151
Karma Nirvana - Female and Male Forced Marriage Advice: 0800 5999 247
SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Al-Anon/Al-A-Teen: 020 7403 0888
Alcoholics Anonymous: 0845 769 7555
You can also check out the resources section to find other sites with useful information; if you visit www.thisisabuse.co.uk you will find forums and an online chat option.