Other Domestic Abuse Services
- Refuge: 0808 2000 247 Free phone 24 hr National Domestic Violence Helpline
- Bucks Community Safety Domestic Abuse Information
- Domestic Violence UK: directory of support agencies near you
- Galop: 0800 999 5428. A charity providing emotional and practical support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic abuse.
- Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 8088 088 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 9.00pm and 9.00 – 4.00pm weekends
- LGTB Bucks: Directory of support
- MK ACT: 0344 375 4307 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm Support for those living in the Milton Keynes area.
- Opoka: 0300 365 1700 Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm. Voluntary organisation providing information and support to Polish women and children. Polish and English speaking professionals.
- Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 731 0055 Mon – Fri 10.00am – 7.00pm
- Sign Health: A Deaf health charity delivering services to Deaf people through crisis textlines, domestic abuse support, therapy, advocacy and residential services.
- Southall Black Sisters: 020 8571 9595 Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm A charity providing advice, advocacy and counselling to Black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women. Support is available in several languages.
- Thames Valley Police non emergency number: 101
- Thames Valley Police: Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme Application (also known as Clare’s Law)
- Victims First: 0300 1234 148. Provides free support to victims and witnesses affected by crime
Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage
- Forced Marriage Unit: 0207 008 0151. If you are worried you might be forced into marriage or are worried about a friend or relative.
- Karma Nirvana: 0800 5999 247 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm. Supports all victims of honour based abuse and forced marriage
- Muslim Women’s Network: 0800 999 5786 / 0303 999 5786. A confidential specialist helpline available for those suffering from or at risk of abuse. Men and boys at risk of forced marriage are also invited to call.
Legal Advice Services
- National Centre for Domestic Violence: 0800 970 2070. Provide a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic abuse regardless of financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
- Flag DV: 01635 015854 Mon – Fri 11am-1pm Provide free legal advice for women, LGBTQ individuals and men affected by domestic abuse, with a referral form on their website.
- Domestic Violence Assist: 0800 195 8699. A charity which assists in arranging Non-molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Occupation Orders. 24 hour helpline.
Other Support, Information and Advocacy Services
- Aylesbury Vale & Milton Keynes Sexual Assault & Abuse Support Service (AVMK SAASS): 01296 392 468 – Free service offering support to women affected by sexual assault, rape and child abuse (Formerly Aylesbury Vale Rape Crisis)
- Citizens Advice Bucks: 0808 278 7938
- Muslim Women Network: 0800 999 5786 / 0303 999 5786. The only national Muslim women’s organisation in the UK offers a range of services and support, including a helpline, counselling and events.
- One Recovery Bucks – 0300 772 9672 – Free and confidential service for anyone 18+ using or affected by others use of drugs or alcohol Support service for people who need support to manage and maintain their accommodation if it is at risk.
Housing
- P3 Charity: Support service for people who need support to manage and maintain their accommodation if it is at risk.
- Fairhive Springboard Grants: Grants of up to £300 are available to support Fairhive (formerly Vale of Ayesbury Housing) residents with opportunities for wellbeing, education, training or employment.
- Aylesbury Homeless Action Group (AHAG): Provide support and advice to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or inadequately housed.
- Buckinghamshire Council: Information about housing. The out of hours contact number for emergency temporary accommodation in Aylesbury is 01296 585168.
Mental Health and Crisis Support
- Bucks Mind: Mental health support including wellbeing services, counselling, befriending and peer support.
- Bucks Safe Haven: Crisis support available in person or by telephone. Call between 6- 12midnight 01296 453017 Sunday – Wednesday or 01494 218098 7 days.
- Samaritans: 116 123 available 24/7.
- Shout: Mental health support 24/7.
- Relate (Aylesbury): 01296 427973 – A therapeutic intervention to help the individual process what is happening to them
- Relate (Wycombe): 01494 791180
- Counselling Directory: Find a counsellor near you.
Services for Children and Young People
- Childline: 0800 11 11 – Free and confidential advice for children.
- The Hideout: Help and support for children and young people who are living with domestic abuse.
- Too Into You – information and support for young women and healthy relationships.
- Kooth: Provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling to young people.
- You & Co is Victim Support’s youth programme that helps young people cope with the impacts and effects of crime.
- Switch Bucks – 01494 527000 – Confidential drug and alcohol information and support service for young people aged 10-18 years (25 where appropriate) and their families/carers.
Services for Men
- Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 – For men experiencing domestic abuse
- ManKind: 01823 334244 – Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse
- Respect: 0808 802 4040 – Information and advice to support domestic violence perpetrators stop their violence and change their abusive behaviour
- Fresh Start Buckinghamshire : 01908 295740 – The service is based around an individual programme for perpetrators of domestic abuse
