Domestic Abuse
The Blue Door is a service that provides support to anyone that has experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence in North and North East Lincolnshire. They offer outreach support, drop in groups, advocacy and counselling at their Scunthorpe base of Laneham Street, DN15 6LJ. They are a part of Grimsby and Scunthorpe Rape Crisis and were formerly known as The It’s My Right Service.
Helpline: 0800 197 4787
Office: (01724) 841 947
North Lincolnshire Women's Refuge
Providing support for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse.
To access the North Lincolnshire Womens Refuge, please use the contact information for The Blue Door (see above).
North Lincolnshire Council Housing Advice Team
The Housing Advice Team will do their best to advise, help and signpost with regard to any general questions or problems around housing.
Website: www.northlincs.gov.uk
Telephone: 01724 297777
Humberside Police Non Emergency
You should call this number to contact your local police when it is not an emergency.
Telephone: 101
Humberside Police Domestic Violence Unit
The Humberside Police Domestic Violence Team can help to support you if you are experiencing domestic violence.
They are comitted to preventing domestic abuse, and bring to justice those who commit it.
Telephone: 01724 240314
Website: www.humberside.police.uk/da
Vivtim Support is an independent charity in England which provides specialist practical and emotional support to victims and witnesses of crimes.
Telephone (Lincolnshire victim Support): 01522 947510 (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm)
Telephone (general helpline): 08 08 16 89 111
Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
The Samaritans are a charity who can provide support to anybody in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or is at risk of suicide.
Telephone: 116 123 - 24 hour help line
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Childline is a counselling and support service provided for children up to the age of 19. It is run by the NSPCC.
Children can contact them if they are concerned about a number of issues including bullying, violence at home, low moods, and more.
Telephone: 0800 1111 - 24 hour help line
Website: www.childline.org.uk
The National Domestic Violence Helpline (Refuge) helps to support women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247 - 24 hour help line
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
North Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse
This is a support line for residents in North Lincolnshir only.
Telephone support Line (Not 24 hours): 0300 33 00 717
Men's Advice Line
A confidental support line and website for men who are experiencing domestic abuse.
This can include emotional, physical, and financial abuse.
Telephone (Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm): 0808 801 0327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Remember that a telephone call/internet history can be traced - you may want to use a phone box or a trusted friend's telephone or email.
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