Domestic abuse

Support for domestic abuse victims

If you or someone you know is in danger and needs immediate help, always call the police on 999.

If you can't speak, use the Silent Solution. Dial 999 from a mobile and press 55 when prompted by the operator.

Support for specific types of domestic abuse is also available.

Local contacts

• Sunflower Centre - Advice, help to create plans to keep you and your family safe, and crisis intervention - 01604 888211
• Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service - Supporting victims of domestic abuse - 0300 012 0154
• Eve - Supporting victims of domestic abuse - 07827 239496
• Northamptonshire Rape Crisis - Advice and support for victims of rape or sexual abuse - 0300 222 5930
• Serenity Northamptonshire - Support for victims of rape or sexual assault - 01604 601713
• Voice - Emotional and practical support as well as information to male and female victims and witnesses of crime who may be required to go to court. Phone 0300 303 1965
• Northamptonshire Police - Non-emergency 101. In an emergency always dial 999
• Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board - Information and advice if you have concerns for yourself or an adult’s safety
• Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Board - Information and advice if you have concerns for a child's safety

National contacts

• The National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247 (24 hours a day)
• Women’s Aid - Provides help and support, as well as a live web chat service
• Respect - Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse - 0808 8010 327 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm)
• GALOP - Supports LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence - 0800 999 5428

Last updated 02 April 2024