Domestic abuse and violence

Support for Tameside residents experiencing domestic abuse. Workers can help with advice, support and emergency refuge if you need somewhere safe to stay. Open to everyone.

Report crime 100% anonymously. Independent charity that lets you speak up and stop crime without giving your name.

Information to help you recognise the signs of domestic violence or abuse and find out where to get help. Available to anyone.

Emotional support for children aged 12-18 who’ve been a victim of or witnessed a serious crime, including domestic abuse. For younger children, workers will try to find local play therapists and offer support and guidance to parents and carers.

Help, support and advice for people experiencing domestic abuse and violence in Greater Manchester.

Early help and crisis support for families.

Government support if you’re facing or have been forced into marriage. Available in the UK and overseas for British nationals, including dual nationals.

Support for women, men, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Workers can help with refuge accomodation, community services and education.

Help and support if you’re experiencing honour-based violence, forced marriage or female genital mutilation.

Support for LGBT+ people who’ve experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, conversion therapy, honour-based abuse, forced marriage or other abuse.

Information about what gender-based violence online is and what to do if you experience it.

Report crime, get advice and find information about policing across Greater Manchester. Call 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-emergencies.

Support for people aged 16 or over experiencing domestic violence or abuse in Oldham. Workers can offer emotional and practical support for you and your family.

Support for people aged 16 or over experiencing domestic violence or abuse. Help available for you and your family.

Support for people aged 16 or over experiencing domestic violence or abuse. Help available for you and your family.

Face-to-face support if you’re experiencing forced marriage or honour-based abuse. Workers offer confidential emotional support using an empathic, non-judgemental approach. They can speak to professionals on your behalf if you can’t do it yourself.

Check if you qualify for help to meet legal costs, including help getting a Forced Marriage Civil Protection Order.

Support for anyone identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or under the LGBT umbrella, including people questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Support from trained specialists who understand the specific needs of the trans community and domestic abuse. User-led service providing support based on what you need.

Specialist support for women and girls aged 13 and over who’ve experienced any form of sexual violence. Free confidential support including counselling.

Support for survivors including refuge, community-based support and safe space.

Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK. Also available to friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.

Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse. Workers provide emotional support and practical guidance.

Support if you’re an adult survivor of any form of child abuse. Taking a first step is difficult, but workers can provide support and signposting on your road to recovery.

Free emergency injunctions and legal protection if you’re experiencing domestic violence. 24/7 service.

Advice if you’re experiencing stalking. Run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. Support available for domestic violence and non-domestic violence stalking. You don’t have to have reported to police.

Call 11 for urgent medical help when it’s not a 999 emergency. Available 24/7.

Specialist support for high-risk victims of stalking. Workers provide advocacy, safety planning and help navigating the criminal justice system.

Aims to provide foster placements for domestic pets including cats, dogs, reptiles, fish and small furry animals if you’re experiencing domestic violence. Works with the Dogs Trust Freedom Project to foster dogs.

Charity working to end rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence.

The UK’s largest domestic abuse charity for women. Offers advice, information and support.

Support for people who are harming their partners or family members and want to stop. Confidential helpline and email support.

Anti-stalking advocates who can help with safety planning, housing, financial, emotional and mental health support. Also provides DASH1 assessments. Stalking and harassment can be digital or in person.

Free legal advice for women on family law, domestic violence and sexual violence. Helplines available at set times.

Advice and support if you’re experiencing domestic abuse. Includes crisis service, advice and support for victims, specialist support for GPs and children and young people’s services. Commissioned to the Salford Foundation with Salford Council.

Help if you’re homeless because of domestic abuse.

Positive relationships service in Stockport.

Support for Black, ethnically minoritised and migrant women (18+) in Greater Manchester who’ve experienced violence and abuse. Workers can help victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM by providing advice and support.

Support if you work or live in Manchester, are aged 16 or over and are affected by domestic abuse.

Support for Black, ethnically minoritised and migrant women (18+) in Greater Manchester who’ve experienced violence and abuse. Workers can help women on all types of visas, refugees, those seeking asylum and those who don’t know their immigration status.

Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse and violence. Run by charity Respect.

Domestic abuse support services in Trafford.

Support if you’re in Wigan and worried that you or someone you know is being controlled, scared or hurt by their partner, ex-partner or a family member.