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Where Can I Get Help and Support?
Life CAN be great again. You CAN break free. You CAN break the chain. You CAN do what YOU want. You CAN be safe and happy. You CAN get help with domestic violence
We're not suggesing that it will be easy. We know how hard it is to make the decision to go, let alone actually putting things into action. It takes courage and determination.
If possible, plan your actions in advance. Consider things like accomodation, schooling, employment etc. BUT if things are really bad and you fear for your safety or the safety of your children then just GO!

Listed below are some of the organisations that exist for no other purpose than to give you advice, support and practical help to assist your escape from domestic violence.
Please use them....and life could be great again!

Women's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline Expert free advice on all aspects of your problem, with referrals to other agencies as neccessary. Open from 10am-5pm Mon -Thurs. 10am-3pm Fridays. At other times via your phone book or www.womensaid.org.uk 0345 023468

Women's Aid Refuge Services There are about 300 local refuges, advice centres, outreach services and local helplines. Check your local papers, guides and the phone book. Details should also be available via your library, Citizen's Advice Bureau or police station. Check phone book, libraries or police.

Refuge 24-Hour National Crisis Line 24-Hours a day, 7 days a week, this service will give you immediate support and practical help.
This includes referrals for women and their children to refuges throughout the country
0990 995443

Men's Advice Line If you are a male experiencing domestic violence, you may feel that there is no support available, or that you may be held up as a figure of fun. Well there is help for you and you will be respected. Open from 9am -10pm on Mondays and Weds. 0181 644 9914

Victim Support All victims of crime benefit from this service and what's more, the crime does not have to be reported to the police first. It is free and confidential. You can contact your local branch via the police, or contact the national helpline from 9am-9pm Mon-Fri and 9am-7pm at Weekends. 0845 3030900

Shelterline Emergency refuge access 0808 800 4444

The Police Your local police station should have a trained Domestic Violence Liaison Officer, who will be able to advise you and put you in touch with other agencies. Sometimes DVLO involvement with both parties can help to bring perspective to the situation and help to prevent further problems. However, your safety is the first priority. Contact your local police station or dial 999 or 112 in an emergency

National Health Service Depression is a common side effect of domestic violence. It is nothing to be ashamed of. You are not "mad".
Depression is a clinical illness caused by chemical changes that affect the brain. It is treatable and curable.
If you are frequently tearful or hysterical, if you can't sleep and feel exhausted or out of control, then seek help from your GP.
Watch your children too. They can become anxious and suffer behavioural changes. Your GP can help in many ways. Speak to him/her
Contact your GP
For emergency treatment to injuries dial 999

The Samaritans 24-Hour support for anyone in crisis. Find your local branch in your phone book, or use the national crisis number. 0345 909090

National Child Protection Helpline The NSPCC provides a free and confidential service for people worried about the welfare of children who might be at risk. 0800 0560566

Careline A national counselling service for children and young people in crisis. Help is available for abuse, rape, sexual assault, family matters, bullying depression and many other problems. 0181 514 1177

Relate If you feel that there may be hope for a reconcilliation, if perhaps you feel that there is hope for change and future happiness with your partner, then maybe you should both consider seeking support from this excellent organisation. Remember however, that it is vital for you to recognise when things will not get better, and to do something positive to help yourself. Local number in your Phone Book

Our thoughts are with you...Please do something.

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Women's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline	Expert free advice on all aspects of your problem, with referrals to other agencies as neccessary. Open from 10am-5pm Mon -Thurs. 10am-3pm Fridays. At other times via your phone book or www.womensaid.org.uk	0345 023468
Women's Aid Refuge Services	There are about 300 local refuges, advice centres, outreach services and local helplines. Check your local papers, guides and the phone book. Details should also be available via your library, Citizen's Advice Bureau or police station.	Check phone book, libraries or police.
Refuge 24-Hour National Crisis Line	24-Hours a day, 7 days a week, this service will give you immediate support and practical help. This includes referrals for women and their children to refuges throughout the country	0990 995443
Men's Advice Line	If you are a male experiencing domestic violence, you may feel that there is no support available, or that you may be held up as a figure of fun. Well there is help for you and you will be respected. Open from 9am -10pm on Mondays and Weds.	0181 644 9914
Victim Support	All victims of crime benefit from this service and what's more, the crime does not have to be reported to the police first. It is free and confidential. You can contact your local branch via the police, or contact the national helpline from 9am-9pm Mon-Fri and 9am-7pm at Weekends.	0845 3030900
Shelterline	Emergency refuge access	0808 800 4444
The Police	Your local police station should have a trained Domestic Violence Liaison Officer, who will be able to advise you and put you in touch with other agencies. Sometimes DVLO involvement with both parties can help to bring perspective to the situation and help to prevent further problems. However, your safety is the first priority.	Contact your local police station or dial 999 or 112 in an emergency
National Health Service	Depression is a common side effect of domestic violence. It is nothing to be ashamed of. You are not "mad". Depression is a clinical illness caused by chemical changes that affect the brain. It is treatable and curable. If you are frequently tearful or hysterical, if you can't sleep and feel exhausted or out of control, then seek help from your GP. Watch your children too. They can become anxious and suffer behavioural changes. Your GP can help in many ways. Speak to him/her	Contact your GP For emergency treatment to injuries dial 999
The Samaritans	24-Hour support for anyone in crisis. Find your local branch in your phone book, or use the national crisis number.	0345 909090
National Child Protection Helpline	The NSPCC provides a free and confidential service for people worried about the welfare of children who might be at risk.	0800 0560566
Careline	A national counselling service for children and young people in crisis. Help is available for abuse, rape, sexual assault, family matters, bullying depression and many other problems.	0181 514 1177
Relate	If you feel that there may be hope for a reconcilliation, if perhaps you feel that there is hope for change and future happiness with your partner, then maybe you should both consider seeking support from this excellent organisation. Remember however, that it is vital for you to recognise when things will not get better, and to do something positive to help yourself.	Local number in your Phone Book