Domestic violence - useful contact numbers

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Always dial 999 in an emergency

Agencies that can help you are:

Victim Support
Police Domestic Violence Liaison Officers
PANAH
Newcastle Women's Aid
The Safe Project: Stop Abuse, Find Empowerment
Men's Advice Line and Enquiries (MALE)
Mankind
MESMAC

Victim Support    0191 286 5183
Offering free, confidential advice to all victims of domestic violence including male victims and members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. Their trained workers are based in the Northumbria Police Public Protection Unit and work alonside the police.

You do not have to report to the police to access the service. Any advice/support will be totally confidential. Victim Support os open to anyone experiencing domestic violence.

Police Domestic Violence Liasion Officers   08436 043 043 ext 62781
Our domestic violence liasison officers are specially trained to suport victims of domestic violence. They also give advice about legal options and safety issues.

PANAH 0191 284 6998 (24 hours)
A specialist project offering safe refuge accomodation and an outreach service to Black Minority Ethnic (BME) women and their children.

Newcastle Women's Aid   Freephone 0800 923 2622 (24 hours)
Providing 24 hour safe, emergency accommodation to wome and children fleeing domestic violence. Our outreach service offers support, advice and advocacy to women experiencing abuse and control.

The SAFE Project: Stop Abuse, Find Empowerment 0191 261 1155
Offers one-to-one support, advice, information and referral to other services for women and men experiencing domestic violence, forced marraiage and/or homour-based violence.

Men's Advice Line and Enquiries (MALE) 0808 801 0327
A range of services for men experiencing domestic abuse.

Mankind   01273 510447
Information and support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

MESMAC    0191 233 1333
Local helpline for gay and bisexual men.