Call our domestic abuse advice and support line on 0800 4700 280 Mon to Fri 8.30am–5.30pm, Sat 9.30am–1pm
Are you in an abusive relationship?
We can help you.
What support do we offer?
Help is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the National Domestic Abuse helpline – Freephone 0808 2000 247
It’s not just you.
Many people experience abuse within a relationship. It happens in all communities, in all neighbourhoods, on every street.
You do not have to put up with it.
We can meet with you in a safe place in your community and talk to you about your situation in confidence.
We can help you think through what your choices are to become safe. If you need space and time to think we will support you while you decide what you want to do.
We can help you.
- If you live in Bristol, South Gloucestershire or North Somerset
- If you are at risk of harm from a partner, ex-partner or family member
- If you want to remain at home safely and remove your abusive partner
- If you want to stay at home but are not ready to leave your abusive partner
- If you feel unsafe at home and need to go into a safer accommodation
- If you are not sure what you want to do and want to talk to someone about your situation
What to do in a crisis
The most important thing to remember is that you are not alone and you are not to blame for what is happening to you.
If you are in danger please call 999.
If you can’t speak, press 55 after the automated police message.
If you need to leave in an emergency call us on: 0800 4700 280
At night you can speak to one of our out of hours workers who can give you advice and information.
You can also
- Contact the Police and they will help you get to a safe place and refer you to us the next day
- Call the Emergency Duty Team on 01454 615 165
- Go to your nearest hospital emergency department, especially if you need medical attention
- Call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247
- If possible take with you your own front door key, proof of identity, key documents and banking information.
We can help you stay in your home and keep the perpetrator away. We will also help make your home safe. Below are some examples of the support we offer.
- Someone to talk things over with
- Help you to make your home safe by putting safety measures in place
- Form a safety plan together
- Help you get legal protection
- Work with the police to keep you safe
Call us on 0800 4700 280
Help is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the National Domestic Violence Helpline – Freephone 0808 2000 247
