Domestic Abuse: Get help during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Website
www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-helpDash
The Dash Charity (formerly Berkshire East & South Bucks Women’s Aid). We’re here for one reason, to help individuals and families affected by domestic abuse with confidential advice and support.
Phone
01753 549865
Website
www.thedashcharity.org.ukBerkshire Womens Aid (BWA)
BWA works throughout Bracknell, Reading and Wokingham, and we are affiliated to the Women’s Aid Federation of England (WAFE).
BWA provides advice, support and refuge services to victims of domestic abuse and provides information and education on the subject to make the case for effective action against domestic violence, intimidation and psychological abuse and for policies that support victims of abuse.
Helpline
0118 950 4003
Website
www.berkshirewomensaid.org.ukAlana House West Berkshire
The Alana House West Berkshire satellite service is supported by the centre in Reading and works in partnership with organisations and agencies locally to provide women only targeted support for vulnerable women with complex needs in the West Berkshire area.
Phone
0118 921 7640
Website
Alana House – PACT
Email
Alana.house@pactcharity.orgMen’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).
Phone
0808 801 0327
Website
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Email
info@respectphoneline.org.ukWest Berkshire Local Safeguarding Children Board
The purpose of the West Berkshire Local Safeguarding Children Board (WB LSCB) is to ensure that everyone is working together towards the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Are you worried about a child?
Phone
01635 503090
Website
Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership – scpTrust House Reading
The centre in Reading offers a safe place for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.
Helpline
0118 958 4033
Website
www.trusthousereading.org
Email
support@trusthousereading.orgNational Centre for Domestic Violence
The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
Phone
0800 970 2070Karma Nirvana – Honour Based Abuse
Karma Nirvana is an award-winning British Human Rights Charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. Honour crimes are not determined by age, faith, gender or sexuality, we support and work with all victims.
Phone
0800 5999 247
Website
www.karmanirvana.org.uk
Email
info@karmanirvana.org.uk
If you are in immediate danger call 999.Helplines
Oxfordshire / West Berkshire Helpline
0800 731 0055
Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
Police (non emergency)
101
Victim Support
0808 168 9111
Kiran Asian women’s aid
0208 558 1986
Men’s advice line
0808 801 0327
LGBT helpline
0300 999 5428
Elder abuse
0808 808 8141
Childline
0800 1111