If you are suffering from domestic violence and want to know your options, or are considering refuge accommodation, you can call:

Refuge 24 Hour Crisis Line 0870 599 5443
This is a large organisation that has details of refuge space available, mainly in the London area. They can offer support and advise about your options. The line is often busy, but keep trying.

WAFE Helpline 08457 023 468
Womens Aid Federation of England has information about refuge spaces nationwide and also offers advice and support. www.womensaid.org.uk

LWA Outreach Project 0208 678 6233
Domestic violence support for women living in the borough of Lambeth.

LWA Children's Outreach Project 0208 674 8800
Support for children and young people who may have witnessed or experienced domestic violence in the borough of Lambeth.

Victim Support 0845 3030 900
General support and advice for people who have been a victim of crime, including domestic violence.

Childline 0800 1111
Comfort, advice and protection for any child or young person with any problem.

NHS Direct 0845 4647
Immediate and confidential health advice.

Shelterline 0808 800 4444
Advice about housing problems and they can provide telephone numbers for emergency accommodation, i.e. hostels and shelters.

Dial UK 01302 310 123
Disability information and advice line. WAFE and Refuge also have details of refuges with disabled access.

Everyman Project 0207 737 6747
Help and support for men with problems, including if you are a perpetrator or a man experiencing domestic violence.

MASH 0117 907 7100
Men as Survivors Helpline, for men experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse.

Social Services - contact your Local Authority
If you have concerns about a child or a family who may be experiencing domestic violence or abuse, you can contact your local social services department. You can find the telephone number for the Local Authority in the phone book.

The Police - contact your local station
The police often have a Community Safety Unit or specialist domestic violence unit that responds to calls. They may also have information on local services for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Only ring 999 if you are in immediate danger. For all other enquiries contact your local station, the number will be in the phone book.

Welfare Benefits - contact your local DSS
For your local Benefits Agency please look in the phone book

Housing - contact your local Council
If you are a council or housing association tenant please contact your local authority. If you need to leave your home please contact your housing department's Homeless Persons Unit.

Solicitors - The Law Society 0207 242 1222
If you need a solicitor for an injunction, occupation order, contact issues or any other services contact The Law Society. They can give you information about the solicitors in your area and they can also advise you about which solicitors apply for legal aid. Please note that they cannot give individual legal advice.

Another good place to look is www.solicitors-online.com but remember to delete this from the history if you are at risk.

Rights of Women 0207 251 6577
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk gives free legal advice to women over the telephone or on line. Website has information sheets and other resources.

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