Domestic violence and abuse

  • Silent Solutions Police

    In an emergency call 999 for the police. If you cannot safely speak to the operator to ask for the police, stay on the line and the call will be forwarded to an operating system. Press 55 to be transferred to the local police force as an emergency.

    Silent Call Police: 999, wait, then 55

  • Bright Sky

    Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship, or those concerned about someone they know.

    Website
    www.hestia.org/brightsky

  • Saheli Asian Women’s Project

    A specialist service in Manchester, dedicated to serving the particular needs that Asian women and their families face. Thousands of women over the years have had a chance to leave abusive situations and secure a better future for them and their families.

    Phone
    0161 945 4187

    Website
    www.saheli.org.uk

  • Are You About to Hurt Someone?

    If you are concerned about your behaviour and feel you may be about to hurt someone please contact The Respect Phoneline. They are a confidential national helpline, email, webchat service for perpetrators of domestic abuse looking for help to stop.

    Phone
    0808 802 4040

    Website
    www.respectphoneline.org.uk

  • Oldham Safeguarding

    The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is Oldham’s first point of contact for:
    Safeguarding referrals to protect children, young people or adults from harm, abuse or neglect; and
    Care and support services which help individuals or families to meet their long-term needs, access the Early Help Service and mental health support, prevent or delay needs becoming more serious, lead independent lives and reduce dependence on public services.

    Website
    MASH Referrals (oldham.gov.uk)

  • St Mary’s Centre

    Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated forensic, counselling and aftercare service to men, women and children living in the Greater Manchester area who have experienced rape or sexual assault, whether this has happened recently or in the past. They also offer immediate crisis support and a forensic service to Cheshire.

    Website
    www.stmaryscentre.org

  • Tameside Safeguarding

    They want to make sure that children and young people that are in Tameside are protected from abuse, neglect and feel safe and cared for.

    Website
    Tameside Safeguarding Children Partnership

  • National Helpline

    The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline

    Phone
    0808 2000 247

    Website
    www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

  • Galop

    Their team has decades of experience in supporting 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.

    Website
    www.galop.org.uk

  • Karma Nirvana

    Their goal is to end Honour Based Abuse in the UK. They run a national helpline, offer training to professionals, gather data to inform policies and services, and campaign for change.

    Website
    www.karmanirvana.org.uk

  • ManKind

    Their 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. They provide an information, support and signposting service to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband.

    Website
    www.mankind.org.uk

  • End The Fear

    Anybody who is experiencing domestic or sexual violence can find help, support and advice here. They also provide support to people who know someone who may be being abused. They want to encourage victims of domestic and sexual violence in Greater Manchester to find the courage to come forward and seek support and help.

    Phone
    0161 636 7525

    Website
    www.endthefear.co.uk

  • Cover Your Tracks Online

    If you are worried that someone may find out which websites you have visited, there are ways to cover your tracks online.

    Website
    www.womensaid.org.uk/cover-your-tracks-online

  • Respect, Men’s Advice Line

    The Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.
    Talk it over.

    Website
    www.mensadviceline.org.uk