Domestic violence - getting support
Everyone has a right to live fear free. If you are in an abusive relationship there is help and support available. Please explore the links below.
Live Fear Free
If you are concerned about your safety or well-being and need advice and support, call us at the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 80 10 800.
Sorted Supported
Information for people facing domestic abusie in the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot areas
Go here to access the Sorted and Supported Staying Safe webpage
Swansea Women's Aid
Supporting women with or without children who are affected by domestic abuse.
01792 644683 (24 hours)
Thrive Women's Aid Port Talbot
For those who are worried about abuse and need advice and support and professionals who wish to refer.
Tel: 01639 894864 email: info@thrivewa.org.uk
Respect
Safe, effective work with perpetrators, male victims, and young people using violence in their close relationships.
Tel: 0808 802 4040
BAWSO
Supporting people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds who are affected by domestic abuse and other forms of abuse, including female genital mutilation, forced marriage, human trafficking and prostitution.
Tel: 0800 7318147 email: info@bawso.org.uk
Forced Marriage Unit
Contact the Forced Marriage Unit if you're trying to stop a forced marriage or you need help leaving a marriage you have been forced into.
Call 999 in an emergency
Tel: 020 7008 0151 email: fmu@fcdo.gov.uk
New Pathways
Sexual violence support for adults and children. Services include SARC, a sexual assault referral centre, to which you can self refer and ISVAs, independent sexual violence advisors.
Swansea: Tel: 01792 206885
Merthyr Tydfil: Tel: 01685 379310
NSPCC Female genital mutilation helpline
If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999
Tel: 0800 028 3550 Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Galop
LGBT+ people experiencing abuse and violence. Galop works with those who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crimes, sexual abuse and so-called conversion therapy.
Tel: 0800 999 5428 Email: help@galop.org.uk
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