This page offers links to local and National Domestic Abuse projects and services. All local authority areas in the North East have domestic abuse projects and Independent Domestic Abuse Advisers who provide a service which includes LGB and T victims of domestic abuse. There are many projects covering the region and your local council will have details. Below you'll find useful links to local and National services.
Local projects:
NEDAAP DOMESTIC ABUSE LEGACY PROJECT
The NEDAAP Project is managed by MESMAC North East who took over the running of the NEDAP resources. The original project was developed by the NEDAP worker and was initially funded by the Northern Rock Foundation in 2010. When the project no longer had funding it was recognised that the good work and resources should continue in some capacity which led to a new website.
The site has information for victims of Domestic Abuse as well as information and resources for workers.
Website: www.nedaap.com
NORTH EAST LGBT DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT - NEDAP
The original North East LGBT Domestic Abuse Project hosted by Victim Support. This site is now no longer maintained but is useful for reference.
Website: www.nedap.org.uk
NEWCASTLE INTEGRATED DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE (NIDAS)
Newcastle Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (NIDAS) is a new service for victims of domestic abuse. NIDAS provides emergency accommodation for up to 14 families, IDVA service and outreach support. There are also domestic abuse independent living workers for the new outreach service. To make a referral to NIDAS you can contact the helpline on: 0191 214 6501, Email or visit the website: www.newcastleidas.co.uk and complete an online referral form.
DISC LGBT (Durham and Darlington Health and Wellbeing Service)
Supports LGBT 16-25 year olds and runs a variety of groups around health, wellbeing and peer support.
Website: www.disc-vol.org.uk/services/lgbt-health-wellbeing
GADD (Gay Advice Durham and Darlington)
Offers free and confidential support, advice and training on a range of LGBT issues. It offers groups for men, women, youth and trans. Emma Roebuck from GADD is on the NEDAP steering group.
Website: http://gayadvicedarlington.co.uk
HART GABLES DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT
Hart Gables LGBT now runs an LGBT Domestic Abuse Service in Hartlepool for those in the Tees Valley area.
If you are a victim of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender Domestic Abuse, please contact Hart Gables.
Call Sarah : 01429 236790
Website: www.hartgables.org.uk
LESBISEXYANDHEALTHY
A website aimed at helping lesbian/bi women in the North East stay happy and healthy.
Website: www.lesbisexyandhealthy.co.uk
AKT - ALBERT KENNEDY TRUST
Based in Newcastle and provides support, guidance and housing to young LGBT people who need somewhere safe to live.
Website: www.akt.org.uk
NORTHUMBERLAND DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services (NDAS) is a registered charity that provides comprehensive support to those experiencing or affected by domestic/intimate partner violence and/or abuse. NDAS supports all women and men, including trans women and men, with the aim to protect and empower all service users by providing flexible and professional support throughout Northumberland.
NDAS employs a Men and Boys Domestic Abuse Practitioner, with a particular remit to support gay and bisexual men. NDAS also employs a team of women and girls workers, who can support lesbians, bisexual and trans-women who are experiencing or affected by domestic/intimate partner violence or abuse. Support can include; advice about domestic/intimate partner violence and/or abuse and the law, how to apply for housing, signposting for welfare rights advice, as well as practical support like making a safety plan or going to court. NDAS provides specialist services for people affected by or experiencing stalking and harassment and for young people aged 16-25. NDAS is currently setting up a service for children and young people (from the womb 0- 16).
Call: 01434 608030
Email:
Website: www.nda.services
Gay and bisexual men - Email: Call: 07867301325
HARBOUR ADULT OUTREACH - HARTLEPOOL, STOCKTON, COUNTY DURHAM & DARLINGTON
The Adult Outreach Service provides telephone, one to one, and group support for men and women who have or are living with domestic abuse.
Contact Harbour
Call: 03000 20 25 25 or text 'HARBOUR' with your message to 60777.
Email
ENOUGH
Action against domestic abuse and violence in Northumberland.
Websites: www.enough.me.uk
WEAR VALLEY WOMEN'S AID
Providing support and advice for all women including lesbian and bisexual women, services include accommodation and outreach. Refuge at Bishop Auckland.
Call: 01388 600094
Email:
Website: www.wvwa.co.uk
TYNESIDE WOMEN'S HEALTH - SAFER WOMEN
Safer Women, a support group in North Tyneside.
Meets Tuesdays between 1-3pm, call for details.
Call Debbie or Suzy on: 0191 4777898.
WHAC - WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVICE CENTRE
WHAC is a registered charity and is supported by a number of funding partners to provide high quality services that are predominantly free to the end user.
They provide women, men and young people (age 14+) in Northumberland with high quality counselling, personal development, education and information on issues contributing to their general health and wellbeing.
WHAC offer a range of services both independently and in partnership with other organisations.
These include: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Service : A specialist service to support victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Visit the webpage for more information: www.whac-online.co.uk
1 Council Road, Ashington, Northumberland. NE63 8RZ
Call: 01670 853977
National Organisations
BROKEN RAINBOW
A National charity and helpline service for LGBT Domestic Abuse.
Call: 0300 999 5428, Monday & Thursday 10am - 8pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 5pm.
Website: www.brokenrainbow.org.uk
LGBT DAF
A London based charitable membership organisation for those working in or around the issue of LGBT domestic abuse. It exists to provide individuals and organisations with support to develop, implement and improve services for LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse.
Website: http://lgbtdaf.org
THE GENDER TRUST
A national helpline offering support and advice to trans people in the UK.
Website: http://gendertrust.org.uk
PRESS FOR CHANGE
A political lobbying and educational organisation campaigning for equal rights and liberties for trans people in the UK.
Website: www.pfc.org.uk
GENDER IDENTITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOCIETY (GIRES)
Provides information for trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them.
Website: www.gires.org.uk
SAFELIVES
SafeLives, a national charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse.
Previously called Co-ordinated Action Against Domestic Abuse (Caada).
Website: www.safelives.org.uk
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE
Free Phone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge)
Access to 24 hour emergency refuge accommodation; emotional and practical support
Freephone Helpline (24hrs)
Call: 0808 2000 247
REFUGE
National domestic violence charity providing domestic violence services
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
WOMEN'S AID ENGLAND
Membership organisation for providers of domestic violence services
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
THE DOG'S TRUST - FREEDOM PROJECT
Foster care service for dogs belonging to women fleeing domestic violence
Call: 0800 298 9199
Website: www.dogstrust.org.uk
THE MENS ADVICE LINE
MALE is a confidential advice line for men in abusive relationships and offers an outreach and confidential support service
Call:0808 801 0327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
RESPECT Respect is the UK membership organisation for work with
domestic violence perpetrators, male victims and young people.
Website: http://respect.uk.net
RESPECT PHONELINE Confidential information and advice to help perpetrators stop their violence and change their abusive behaviours; information for domestic violence perpetrator programmes.
Open: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Call: 0808 802 4040 (free from landlines and most mobiles)
Email
Website: www.respectphoneline.org.uk
THE MANKIND INITIATIVE
Supports male victims of Domestic Violence, though they help all callers regardless of sex, race or sexual orientation. There is also a referral system for single men or men with children fleeing from Domestic Violence and needing a safe refuge.
Call: 01823 334244
Website: www.mankind.org.uk
RISE
This Brighton based project has some great downloadable information for LGBT people on their website. The five titles are:
- A resource for lesbians
- A resource for trans people
- A resource for gay men
- A resource for bisexual women
- A resource for bisexual men
- Call: 01273 622 822
- Website: www.riseuk.org.uk
Download a helpful directory of Domestic Abuse services produced by Refuge & Respect HERE!
