Links – Partner Abuse / Domestic Violence
Broken Rainbow LGBT Domestic Violence Service (UK) www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/ Helpline Mon 2pm–8pm, Wed 10 am–1pm, Thur 2pm–8pm 0300 999 5428.
SOLA Lesbian partner abuse 020 7328 7389 - ask for SOLA. E-mail: solalondon@hotmail.com. All staff are volunteers and survivors.
Relate counsels on gay partner abuse as well a gay relationship issues:
- Croydon & Wimbledon 020 8680 1944
- South Croydon, Purley, Caterham, Sutton 020 8660 6492
National Relate helpline has counsellors on the phone between 9:30am and 4:30pm on 0845 130 4010. It's busy but it will give brief information about services.
Rights of Women legal advice on partner abuse amongst other things. 020 7251 6577 www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
Croydon's Family Justice Centre deals with
the full range of social, welfare, economic, safety, accommodation,
criminal and civil justice needs of individuals living with or escaping
from abuse.
It is a safe place where victims of domestic violence, family violence,
elder abuse, children and extended families can receive all the help
they need to rebuild their lives. 020 8688 0100
9am and 5pm
National Domestic Violence Helpline tel 0808 2000247
Bede House Domestic Violence Project
Bede Centre, Abbeyfield Road, SE16
Offers practical support and counselling to victims of domestic violence
and provides referrals to other sources of help. Wednesdays 2pm to 5pm
and Thursdays 10am to 1pm Tel: 020 7237 9162;
womendev36@hotmail.com
Partner Abuse / Domestic Violence Abuse - project for trans and intersex people. Lots of information, resources and help http://www.survivorproject.org
Violent? Want to stop? Respect: 0845 1228609 www.supportline.org.uk/problems/domesticViolence.php
The Violence Initiative: 020 8365 8220 www.tviccv.org
Drugs or Alcohol-related? See drugs and alcohol links page