Get help
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Support for domestic abuse is available from the council, voluntary organisations and national services.
Contact the police
In an emergency, always dial 999. For non-emergency support call 101.
If you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999 and then press 55. This will transfer your call to the relevant police force who will assist you without you having to speak.
Support for Women and Girls
Angelou Partnership
Angelou is a partnership of 10 specialist organisations that support women and girls experiencing domestic or sexual violence in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham.
Angelou can provide support if you have been subjected to domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, forced marriage, so-called honour-based violence, female genital mutilation and child exploitation. They provide specialist support to the Black, Minority and Ethnic and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities.
Contact Angelou Partnership:
- Call 0808 801 0660, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Wednesday 6pm to 9pm.
- Or, 0208 741 7008, Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm.
- Email: [email protected]
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The National Domestic Abuse helpline is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
Phone: 0808 2000 247 for 24-hour telephone support.
Women's Aid
Where telephone support is not safe, Women’s Aid have an online service to support you. This includes instant messaging, (Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm), email support (response within five days), a survivor’s handbook (to get help on housing, safety planning, dealing with police and more) and a community of survivor’s forum.
Paladin National Stalking Helpline
Paladin is a trauma-informed service set up to provide support for anyone experiencing stalking.
Phone: 0808 802 0300, 9am to 4pm weekdays, except for Wednesdays when it is open from 1pm to 4pm.
Forced Marriage Unit
The Forced Marriage Unit offer support if you’re trying to stop a forced marriage or you need help leaving a marriage you’ve been forced into.
Phone: 020 7008 0151 or email: [email protected]
Female Genital Mutilation Helpline
The NSPCC run a helpline to provide support for anyone who is concerned about Female Genital Mutilation.
Phone: 0800 028 3550
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Support for Male Victims
Cranstoun provides male domestic abuse services in Westminster. They offer an all-inclusive services for all male residents who are experiencing abuse.
The service is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Contact Cranstoun:
- 0203 326 8764
- [email protected]
Men's Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for all male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. They offer advice and emotional support, and signpost to other vital services that help keep them and their children safe.
Phone: 0808 8010327 or email i[email protected], Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.
Support for children and young people
If you are worried that a child or young person is at immediate risk, please contact the assessment and access team immediately at [email protected] or phone: 020 7641 4000
If you need a service in an emergency between 5pm and 9am on weekdays or 24 hours a day at weekends and bank holidays, you can contact the Emergency Duty Team on 020 7641 2388.
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