What help is available?
Police
If you are concerned for your own or someone else's immediate safety always ring the Police on 999. Alternatively you can ring the Police Domestic Violence Team on 266568 or 266569.
Refuge Accommodation
Refuge accommodation is available with 24-hour confidential advice, information and support in Grimsby. Call 575757.
Outreach Workers
Our Outreach Workers offer emotional support and a listening ear to victims - someone to talk to about your options, in confidence and face-to-face in a safe location when the costs and benefits of leaving or staying with the partner can be discussed ... more information »
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Telephone Support Call us on 575757 - for a chat. We are there to listen if that is all you need or we may be able to give you options and choices about things that are worrying you. Please make sure you are safe to make the call as phone calls may appear on bills or may be traced. You can reverse the charges (via the operator) if you have got no money. We operate a 24-hour emergency helpline. |
Email Support
You can contact us via email - support@womensaidnel.org
BUT REMEMBER please make sure it is safe for you to send and to recieve our reply,
as emails can be easily traced.
Domestic Violence ‘Drop-In’ Session
Staff are available to offer confidential advice and support for ANYONE experiencing any form of Domestic Abuse. No appointments necessary.
Tuesday - Victim Support, 10 Town Hall Street, Grimsby, 1-3pm.
Thursday - Women's Centre, (Women only) 36 Brighowgate, Grimsby, 9.30-11.30am
Men experiencing domestic violence
Men who are experiencing domestic abuse can attend the local advice ‘Drop In’ on a Tuesday, as shown above or they can recieve support from one of our Outreach Support Workers.
Alternatively there is a national Male Advice & Enquiry Line offering confidential support, information and practical advice.
Open: Monday - Friday 10am- 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Call 0808 801 0327 (free from landlines and most mobiles)
Email info@mensadviceline.org.uk Website www.mensadviceline.org.uk
‘Survivors’
Survivors is a support and advice group for women who have experienced domestic abuse. The group meet every Friday at 9.30. For more information ring Maria on 240906.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Freephone 24 Hour 0808 2000 247
Do you need to move away?
Women's Aid can access refuges and support across the country.
Do you have a disability?
Women's Aid will accommodate and support victims who have a disability. Accommodation has disabled access but support for additional needs or requirements such as visual or hearing support can be provided according to individual need.
Legal Rights
Women and children experiencing domestic abuse have legal rights and options available to them. Women's Aid staff can help you to gain more information.
Housing
Women's Aid staff have access to Housing Support Officers who will give you information and advice regarding your housing situation.
Other Agencies / Services that may be of use to you:
| Benefits Information | 0845 608 8546 |
| CAFCAS | 01472 251999 |
| Children And Family Court Advisory & Support Service | |
| Carelink | 01472 312312 |
| Emergency telephone alarms for vulnerable people | |
| CARE Rent Scheme | 01472 232310 |
| Assistance in obtaining tenancies through private landlords | |
| Citizens Advice Bureau | 01472 232205 |
| Community Chest | 01472 268505 |
| Can help people on low income with furniture/household goods | |
| Domestic Violence Co-ordinator | 01472 324975 |
| Domestic Violence Police Officer | 01472 266568/9 |
| Doorstep | 01472 321444 |
| Accommodation and support for young people | |
| Drug Action Team | 01472 302733 |
| Drugs and alcohol support and information | |
| Harbour Place | 01472 344118 |
| Open door day centre for homeless and needy people | |
| Havelok/Longhurst Homes | 0800 111 40 13 |
| Homeless Dept, NEL Council | 01472 326401 |
| Homestart | 01472 245545 |
| Support for young families | |
| Hospital | 01472 874111 |
| Junction | 01472 267885 |
| Drugs and alcohol support and information | |
| Lone Parent Advisors | 01472 622291 |
| Mental Health Crisis Team | 01472 875285 |
| NSPCC | 01472 320450 |
| NSPCC National Help Line | 0808 800 5000 |
| Rape Crisis | 0800 197 4787 |
| Salvation Army | 01472 242648 |
| Samaritans | 01472 353111 |
| Victim Support | 01472 250251 |
| Volunteer Bureau | 01472 231123 |
| Vulnerable Adults Co-ordinator | 01472 325500 |
| YMCA | 01472 359621 |