Links and support
Local agencies
If you need support because you are in an abusive relationship you can contact one of the local numbers below:
- York IDAS – 01904 646630
- Scarborough DAS 01723 365609
- Harrogate IDAS 01423 858335
- Selby Daisychain 01757 290040
- Craven & District IDAS 01756 794400
- Hambleton & Richmondshire IDAS 01609 749123
There are also some national organisations that may be able to help
- Women's Aid 0808 2000 247 – 24hour helpline for women who are victims of domestic abuse
- Broken Rainbow 0300 999 5428 – help for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people
- Respect 0808 802 4040 – help for perpetrators
Other agencies that may be able to help
Broken Rainbow - provides information and support for lesbian, gay bi-sexual and transgender people experiencing domestic violence - www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
Counselling Directory - a useful resource for those looking for support or general advice about counselling www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Forced Marriage Unit - provides specialist support and advice for people who are worried about being forced into marriage - www.fco.gov.uk/forcedmarriage
Foundation - housing & support for perpetrators - www.foundationuk.org
Men's Advice Line - provides a dedicated service to male victims of domestic abuse - www.mensadviceline.org.uk
NSPCC - provides information and support to children, carers and professionals affected by / working with child abuse - www.nspcc.org.uk
The Purey Cust Trust - supporting health and healing in the City of York area - www.pureycusttrust.co.uk
Respect - provides information and support to perpetrators of domestic abuse and professionals working with perpetrators - www.changeweb.org.uk/respect.htm
Shelter - for all types of housing advice - www.shelter.org.uk
Women's Aid - provides extensive information for professionals and those experiencing domestic abuse - www.womensaid.org.uk
Women's Rights - provides information on women’s rights, domestic abuse and immigration law - www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
Across North Yorkshire
Advice, accommodation, support
01904 646 630
24hr National Helpline
0808 2000 247
