Domestic Violence

Physical, Sexual, Emotional and Financial Abuse
What to do in a crisis - 24 hour contact and support
Daytime contact and support 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Useful links

Physical, Sexual, Emotional and Financial Abuse

Domestic violence includes all kinds of physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse, within all types of relationships. The most harmful abuse is carried out by men against women partners, but abuse can also be carried out by women against men, within same sex relationships and by family members.

People experience domestic violence regardless of their social group, class, age, race, disability, sexuality or lifestyle.

Abuse can begin at any time - during a current relationship or at any time after a relationship has ceased.

What to do in a crisis - 24 hour contact and support

Police Action

Tel: 999 or 0161 872 5050

Crisis Intervention

FORTALICE Bolton Womens' Aid Emergency Accommodation & Support Group
Tel: 01204 523476

Health services

If injured go to Accident & Emergency Tel: 01204 390390

Other problems - contact your local GP or Health Visitor.

NHS Direct - Confidential advice on all aspects of health
Tel: 0845 4647

Social Services Emergency Duty Team 6.00pm - 9.00am
Contact through the Police

For Telephone Advice call Fortalice
Tel: 01204 523476

Samaritans Confidential Helpline
Tel: 0845 790 9090

Childline Free National Helpline for children in trouble or danger
Tel: 0800 1111

Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (England)
Tel: 0808 2000 247

Daytime contact and support 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Crisis Accommodation

Fortalice Womens Refuge
Tel: 01204 523476

Homeless Welfare
Housing Department, Emergency Accommodation, rehousing,
and advice
Tel: 01204 335830

Court Action

For emergency legal advice, contact a solicitor (injunctions, specialising in family law - see local telephone restraint orders directory, etc.)

Ongoing legal Witness Support to help you through the Support Court process. Tel: 0161 7933576

Advice, Support Domestic Violence Police Unit and Counselling Advice & Support

Tel: 0161 856 5788

Phoenix Project

Provides a safe and Confidential support service for Asian Women and children - Tel: 01204 848966

Paws for Kids

Accommodation for pets
Tel: 01204 698999

Victim Support

Advice, support and Counselling 10.00am - 4.00pm Mon-Fri
Tel: 01204 399736

Social Services

Ask for Duty Social Worker - Advice, assistance and support
Tel: 01204 333333

Probation Service - Advice & Support
Tel: 01204 387699

Housing Advice Service
Advice and Support from 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri, 9am - 6.30pm Thurs.
Tel: 01204 335900

Womens Domestic Violence Helpline - Manchester

Advice, Counselling and Support 10am - 4pm
Tel: 0161 839 8574

Fortalice - Advice, Counselling and support

Weekly drop-in
Tel: 01204 365677/523476

Manchester Gay & Lesbian switchboard

Advice and support 4pm - 10pm (7 days)
Tel: 0161 274 3999.

Useful links:

Careline - Domestic Violence
Homeless Welfare
Housing Advice Services