List of Support Agencies

Contact details of agencies that can offer advice and support to people seeking help with domestic violence and abuse

Police

Gloucestershire Constabulary have dedicated domestic violence units with trained officers all over the county. They are the first people to call in an emergency situation.

0845 080 1234 or 999 in emergency

www.gloucestershire.police.uk [Opens in New Window]

Gloucestershire Central Allocation & Referral Point (CARP)

A service for all agencies and individuals seeking support with Domestic Abuse.

0845 6029035

Gloucestershire Domestic Violence Support and Advocacy Support Project (GDVSAP)

7 day helpline service 01452 500115 – for all victims of domestic abuse in the county of Gloucestershire.  GDVSAP accept agency and self referrals.

Safety planning, advocacy, information, emotional and on-going support, face to face support sessions available by appointment.  Specialist Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) workers.  Domestic Abuse Awareness & BAMER Training available.

Victim Support Schemes

Victim Support is the national charity which helps people affected by crime, including domestic violence.

They provide free and confidential support to help you deal with your experience, whether or not you report the crime.

Eastgate House
Eastgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 1PX
01452 317444

Victim Care Unit 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday

www.victimsupport.org [Opens in New Window]

Gay Glos.

Gay Glos provide a range of services for anyone concerned about their sexuality or gender, as well as their friends and families. They operate a helpline with trained volunteers who can give help and advice on a range of issues, including domestic abuse within same sex relationships.

01452 306 800

www.gay-glos.org [Opens in New Window]

Samaritans

Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

01452 306 333

www.samaritans.org.uk [Opens in New Window]

Refuge

Refuge is committed to a world where domestic violence is not tolerated or ignored and where women and children can live in safety. They have a network of safe houses that provides emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need as well as a 24 Hour Freephone National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Refuge and Women's Aid.

0808 2000 247

www.refuge.org.uk [Opens in New Window]

Stroud Beresford Group

Stroud Beresford Group is an independent charity that provides support and refuge accommodation to women who are fleeing domestic abuse and their children.

Tel. 01453 764385

www.refuge.org.uk [Opens in New Window]

Independence Trust

Whether you experience difficulties personally, are supporting a loved one who does, or are part of a community that is affected, we are here to help you.

(Formed when the Gloucestershire Drug and Alcohol Service, Gloucestershire Association of Mental Health, and Share Young Peoples Counselling Service merged)

0845 8638323

Independence Trust [Opens in New Window]

Rape Crisis

The rape crisis centre offers a confidential helpline to anyone who has experienced rape, as well as one on one counselling. They believe that every woman should be able to make her own decision about whether to report a sexual assault to the police or not and they empower women to make the decision which is right for them.

01452 526 770

www.rapecrisis.org.uk [Opens in New Window]

Shelter Glos. Housing Aid Centre

Shelter understands the damage that bad housing causes. Everyday they deal with the effects it has on people's lives. This is why they're working hard to ensure that everyone has a suitable, decent and affordable home.

01452 310 748

www.shelter.org.uk [Opens in New Window]

Children and Families helpdesk

A dedicated team that can give wide ranging information and help for families and those with family concerns. They can take action to make sure children are made safe in a relationship where domestic abuse is going on.

01452 426 565

www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

Broken Rainbow

Broken Rainbow supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.

0300 999 5428

0300 calls are the same price to ring as 01/02 landlines & included as part of any inclusive call minutes

www.broken-rainbow.org.uk [Opens in New Window]