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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 for a non-emergency on 101.
Although you do not have to report the violence to the Police we would encourage this as reporting it builds a case against the perpetrator.
. . . . . a word of caution – leaving a violent and abusive relationship is often a really dangerous time. The abusers can feel they are losing the control in the relationship. This may result in the violence getting worse and you may be at higher risk – it is important you get support to leave.

Refuge Accommodation

If you need emergency refuge supported accommodation, anytime – Call 01472 575757. (24 Hour support) – also see our ‘Refuge‘ page on this website to find out more information and see pictures.

Outreach Support

Our Outreach Support workers can offer emotional support and a listening ear to those experiencing any form of abuse, that may not want to leave their homes and may not want to live in a refuge.  Please click the ‘outreach’ link for more information.
They can offer you someone to talk to about all the options available to you, in confidence and face-to-face in a safe location when the option of leaving or staying can be discussed.​  You don’t have to make any decisions until you are ready.

Outreach workers can also support male victims.

Telephone Support

Call us on 01472 575757 – for a chat. We are here 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 receive our reply, as emails can be easily traced.

Domestic Abuse ‘Drop-In’ Sessions

Support staff are available every day, in various locations.  We can also offer support via phone or video link.  Staff offer confidential advice and support to anyone who is experiencing any form of Domestic Abuse. You may initially want to just come along for a chat with someone who understands. No appointments necessary.

Drop-in sessions are available every day and one evening:
Mondays 9.30 – 11.30am at the Roxton GP Practice, Immingham
Tuesdays 1pm – 3pm at our Women’s Centre, Grimsby (women only)
Wednesdays 1pm – 3pm at Clee Medical Centre, Grimsby Rd, Cleethorpes
Thursdays 9.30am – 11.30am at our Women’s Centre, Grimsby (women only)
Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am at our Counselling Room, Hainton Square Shop, Grimsby

Evening appointments can be arranged
Please call 575757 for more info

Safety Planning

Our support staff can help you to do safety planning – on a personal one-to-one basis.  This simply means identifying all the risks of leaving and/or all the risks of staying in an abusive relationship.

Support for male victims

Men who are experiencing domestic abuse can receive support from one of our support workers either at the drop-in or on 575757.
Alternatively there is a national Male Advice & Enquiry Line offering confidential support, information and practical advice.
(Also see more information about male victims on our ‘Domestic Abuse‘ page)

National helpline – 0808 801 0327 (free from landlines and most mobiles)
Email info@mensadviceline.org.uk Website www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Freedom Programme

The Freedom Programme is a 12-week programme offering victims and survivors a weekly opportunity to start to unravel some of the issues that they have experienced.  The course looks at perpetrator behaviours and some of the different roles and characters they play.  It also looks at some of the excuses and the the cycle of abuse; every week we discuss different issues.  Thousands of women and girls have been through the programme and the outcomes are amazing – many women referring to it as “life changing” – For more information view our Freedom page

‘Survivors’

Survivors is a women’s self-help support group for those who have experienced domestic abuse. The group meet every Friday at 9.30am (in school term times).  They have a fabulous programme of activities available throughout the year.  For more information ring Maria on 575757 or email maria@womensaidnel.org

Legal / Solicitors ‘Drop-In’ sessions

We have FREE legal drop-in sessions available 4 times a month, that are kindly offered by local solicitors to support victims of abuse.  These sessions are really useful if you just want to have a chat and find out options that may be available to you legally.
We can also help some clients to access Legal Aid.

Free sessions are held at our Women’s Centre;
Pepperell’s                    – FIRST Thursday of each month
John Barkers               – SECOND Thursday of each month
Pepperell’s                    – THIRD Thursday of each month
Sills and Betteridge    – FOURTH Thursday of each month
All are 2-4pm
There is no session if there are 5 Thursdays in the month

The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) offer lots of valuable information about protection orders for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
They also offer an award-winning FREE service that allows anyone who has recently suffered or been threatened with domestic abuse to apply for an emergency court injunction, regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.  The order can sometimes be issued within 24 hours of making contact – working in partnership with the police, solicitors and other support agencies (inc Women’s Aid) to help victims obtain speedy protection.

Citizens Advice Support

Women’s Aid can also access support from our local Citizens Advice.  The advice worker can help with any general advice such as housing, debt, finances, benefits and much more.  She also has access to any specialist workers if they are needed.  For more information speak to your support worker.

Moving away

Women’s Aid can access refuges and support across the country.  If you need to move away for safety reasons or to be nearer to your family – give us a call.

Disability

Women’s Aid can accommodate and support victims who have a disability. Our emergency accommodation has disabled access but support for additional needs or requirements such as visual or hearing support can be provided according to individual need.

Survivors Handbook

National Women’s Aid have developed a Survivors Handbook – to download a copy click here.  The handbook is also available in 11 languages – follow this link and scroll down to the language you require