Useful
Contacts and Links
WHO
TO CONTACT IN A CRISIS
Police
The Police Domestic Violence Unit can provide advice and support,
and will assist you to find Refuge accommodation if you need it.
In an emergency contact
999
Women's
Domestic Violence Helpline
0161 636 7525
Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Community Helpline Language Service
Monday & Tuesday 10am - 1pm & Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Languages spoken Urdu & Punjabi
wdvh.info@virgin.net
Manchester’s
Domestic Violence Helpline
0161 839 8574 (10-4pm Mon-Fri, 10-1pm Sat)
The helpline can help women to find emergency accommodation if they
need to leave home because of abuse. The helpline can cater for women
who speak Engilsh as a second language.
St
Mary’s Hospital Sexual Referral Assault Centre
0161 276 6515
St
Mary’s provide support, counselling and medical advice to women
who have been raped or sexually assaulted. You can refer yourself
here, the police do not need to be contacted first.
Women’s
Aid Outreach Workers
These workers can support you if you wish to stay in your own home.
They can offer advice, support and signposting to relevant agencies
who can help you.
Central
Manchester Women’s Aid 0161 273 4366
North
Manchester Women’s Aid
0161 953 4075
South
Manchester Women’s Aid
0161 861 8428
Sojurners
House 636 7564 and 07957 997201
Specialist Outreach Project aimed at
African and Carribean women.
HOSLA 636 7563 or 079317 10417
Specialist Outreach Project providing
a City-wide service to Asian Women.
Wythenshawe
Women’s Aid 0161 998 2006
HOUSING
Emergency
Accommodation
Homeless
families
Emergency accommodation for you and your children
0161 234 4847 (9am – 4pm)
0161 224 6452 (out of office hours)
Women’s
Direct Access Centre
Emergency accommodation for women without children
0161 219 6050
Manchester
Domestic Violence Advice Workers
07798 947 596
Confidential advice about welfare benefits, housing or money, for
local women who are experiencing domestic violence. You can also get
advice by emailing: dvadvocacy@manchester.gov.uk
Manchester Housing Domestic Violence
Outreach Team
Housing advice and support
0161 234 5341/5328/5400 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)
Legal
Advocacy Project
Legal advice and support for women who have experienced abuse.
dvadvocacy@manchester.gov.uk
WHO TO CONTACT FOR SUPPORT
Manchester
Rape Crisis
For women who have been raped or sexually assaulted
0161 273 4500
42nd
Street
For young people at risk
0161 832 0170
The
Hideout Website
Domestic violence website for children:
www.thehideout.org.uk
Wai
Yin Chinese Women Society
Advice and support for Chinese and Vietnamese women
0161 237 5908
Evergreen
Domenstic violence project for Chinese women and children
www.stoplookgo-evergreen.org.uk
Manchester
Gay and Lesbian Foundation
Advice and support for gay men, lesbians and transgender people
0161 235 8000 (4pm-10pm 7days)
Broken
Rainbow
National helpline for gay men, lesbians and transgender people
08452 604460 (9am – 5pm Mon-Fri)
Manchester
NHS Domestic Violence Website
Full of useful advice and information.
www.endthefear.co.uk
