Links and support
Local agencies
If you need support because you are in an abusive relationship you can contact us on our helpline number 03000 110 110. Local numbers are also listed 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
- Hambleton & Richmondshire refuge 01609 778941
In North Yorkshire there is a project called Making Safe that works with people who are abusive and can find them accommodation and support. For more information about Making Safe either call our helpline or phone 01723 365609.
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
- Victim Support 0300 303 1971
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
NaturalTherapyForAll - an online directory listing
therapists (counsellors, chiropractors, acupuncturists etc) all over the UK - www.naturaltherapyforall.com
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