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Survive
Survive is a friendly, locally based agency run by women who care deeply about helping those who are in an abusive relationship. Survive can provide refuge accommodation, emotional and practical support, the freedom programme and services for children and young people.
Tel: 0117 961 2999
Website: www.survivedv.org.uk
Email: info@survivedv.org.uk
Survive are open Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm. Otherwise there is an answer phone which is checked regularly and someone will call you back.
The Freedom Programme
The Freedom Programme is a 12-week rolling programme open to any woman who wishes to learn more about the reality of domestic abuse. The programme aims to:
§ Help women understand the beliefs held by abusive men and in so doing recognise which of these beliefs they have shared.
§ Illustrate the effects of domestic abuse on children
§ Assist women to recognise potential future abusers
§ Help women gain self-esteem and develop their confidence to improve the quality of their lives.
§ Introduce women to local domestic abuse services that can help them.
Contact Survive (details above) for details of where programmes are running in South Gloucestershire.
Next Link Domestic Abuse Services
Next Link is a specialist domestic abuse agency based in central Bristol offering refuge accommodation and support and advice to women experiencing domestic abuse. Next Link also offers a dedicated service to women from Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) Communities.
Tel: 0117 925 0680
E-mail: enquiries@nextlinkhousing.co.uk
Web-site: www.nextlinkhousing.co.uk
Address: Link House, 5 Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4JQ
Next Link are open: Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Police
If you need police help in an emergency do not be afraid to contact 999. If it is not an emergency call the main Avon & Somerset Police switchboard on 0845 456 7000 and they will direct your call to the most appropriate person.
To get advice and support from officers who specialise in domestic abuse contact the South Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Investigations Team:
Tel: 0117 9455984
Address: Thornbury Police Station
Rock Street
Thornbury
South Gloucestershire
BS35 2BA
Officers may be there during office hours: Mon to Sat 8am - 4pm. Or alternatively you can call in to any Police Station (see: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk for addresses).
Victim Support
Victim Support is committed to providing victims of crime with appropriate and sufficient recognition, support and information to assist them with dealing with the crimes they have experienced, and to ensuring that the rights of the victims are acknowledged and advanced in all aspects of criminal justice.
Local Helpline: 0845 456 6099 (Open Mon-Fri 8am – 8pm)
National Helpline: 0845 30 30 900
Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
Email: supportline@victimsupport.org.uk
Women's Aid
Women's Aid is a national organisation dedicated to combating domestic violence. They offer a 24 hour helpline, the number is: 0808 2000 247.
Their website is: www.womensaid.org.uk
Men's Advice Line England (MALE)
A confidential line offering support and advice for men in abusive relationships by giving them a chance to talk about their experiences, providing emotional support and offering practical advice. M.A.L.E can sign-post to specialist services providing housing, legal, mental health, child contact and parenting advice and they will listen to men in a non judgemental way
Tel: 0808 801 0327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
(phone line is free from most landlines and mobile phones). Open Monday - Wednesday 10am - 1pm and 2pm-5pm.
The Gemini Project, North Somerset
Safe, emergency accommodation and support for women and men experiencing domestic abuse, including a helpline and support group.
Tel: 0870 066 4233
Domestic Abuse Freephone Support Line (DAFFS)
Providing details and redirection to local services in Avon and Somerset for victims of domestic abuse, their family and friends.
Tel: 0800 69 49 999
Broken Rainbow
The only UK LGBT domestic violence helpline; staffed by highly trained sessional workers and volunteers. We can provide active listening, signposting, referrals and advice.
Tel: 0300 999 5428
(Open Mon 2pm-8pm, Weds 10am-1pm and Thurs 2pm-8pm)
Respect
Information and advice for perpetrators of domestic violence /abuse to help stop their abusive or violent behaviour. An interpretation service is available if English is not your first language.
Tel: 0845 122 8609
Text: 07924 818 326
Action on Elder Abuse
An agency, which can give specialist help targeted at older people. Offers a free phone helpline for anyone concerned about elder abuse.
Tel: 080 8808 8141
For a detailed list of agencies offering support and advice on domestic abuse in South Gloucestershire download our directory or request a hard copy from South Gloucestershire Council Community Safety Team.