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If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, we can put you in touch with other support organisations that understand your specific needs. Below you’ll find a list of organisations who can assist you. The policeCall the UK police non-emergency number, 101, if you need support or advice from the police and it's not an emergency. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101. Local helpNew Era
Help for victims and perpetrators in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Glow Domestic Abuse Service (supporting North Staffordshire)
Support for victims, their families, and for perpetrators.
Pathway (supporting Lichfield and Tamworth)
Provides help for adults, young people and children who are affected by domestic abuse.
Sexual abuse services
SARAC (covers Burton, Lichfield, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Swadlincote)
Staffordshire Women’s Aid (covers Stafford, South Staffs, Cannock)
The Survivor’s Trust (Rape and Sexual Violence Services)
08088 010818 National Support Organisations Specialist support for women Refuge and National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Refuge is a large domestic abuse organisation for women and children, which runs a 24-hour national helpline.
Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline
A national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.
FLOWS (Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors)
Legal support service to help protect women against domestic abuse.
Sharan Project
Provides support to vulnerable women, particularly of South Asian origin, who have been disowned.
Sistah Space
Provides support to women and girls, particularly of African and Caribbean origin, who are affected by domestic abuse.
Specialist support for men Men’s Advice Line
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.
ManKind Initiative
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence.
Specialist support for elderly Hourglass
The Hourglass confidential helpline provides information and support to anyone concerned about harm, abuse or exploitation of an older person.
Additional organisations
SafeLives.org.uk
A UK-wide charity that provides domestic abuse support and guidance for victims, as well as friends and families.
Victim Support
Free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends, with 24-hour live chat and helpline available.
Unwanted Prisoner Contact Service Helpline: 0300 060 6699
Offers advice to anyone receiving unwanted contact from an offender who is in prison. The helpline is available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Email victim.helpline@justice.gov.uk or make a 'non-contact' request on the gov.uk website.
Advice for perpetrators
Respect.uk
Respect gives advice to those who are finding it difficult to manage their behaviour and need help to change their ways. It includes help for young people using violence and abuse in close relationships and also helps male victims of domestic abuse.
Housing support
Shelter Emergency Helpline
This charity gives advice for those struggling with bad housing or homelessness, including domestic abuse victims who have been forced from their homes. | 
