USEFUL CONTACTS
Last updated 01.05.23
If you are in immediate danger, call the Police – 999.
For 24-hour support call National Domestic Violence helpline – 0808 2000 247
https://www.ncdv.org.uk or https://nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Local Support Organisations
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EDAN Lincs Fees may apply |
End Domestic Abuse Now – Supports men, women and children across Lincolnshire.
Refuge provision. |
https://edanlincs.org.uk
01522 510041 |
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South Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Service – (SoLDAS) Fees may apply |
Supports men, women and children.
Refuge provision. Weekly rural and community hubs for drop-in support. |
https://bostonwomensaid.org.uk
01205311272 |
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NE Lincolnshire Women’s Aid Fees may apply |
Supports men and women.
Phoneline, in- person, e-mail and support groups. Refuge provision. |
https://womensaidnel.org
01472 575757 |
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Lincolnshire Rape Crisis Free |
A service for all genders. | https://lincolnshirerapecrisis.org.uk
0800 3345500 |
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The Blue Door (Nort & North-East Lincs) Free |
Support for people who’ve experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence. | https://www.thebluedoor.org
0800 1974787 |
National Support Organisations
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Freedom Programme Fees may apply |
A domestic violence programme which provides information, not therapy, primarily designed for women as victims of domestic violence. | https://www.freedomprogramme.co.uk/ |
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Restored Free |
Resources/online peer support for Christian women experiencing domestic abuse. | https://www.restored-uk.org |
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Opoka Fees may apply |
Support for Polish women experiencing domestic abuse.
Telephone helpline, counselling, Freedom Programme. |
https://www.opoka.org.uk |
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Paladin Fees may apply |
National Stalking Advocacy Service Advocacy support for people at high risk of stalking (whether from ex/partner or anyone else) | https://www.paladinservice.co.uk/get- support |
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GALOP Free |
LGBT+ Domestic Abuse helpline and online peer support forum | https://galop.org.uk |
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Mankind Initiative Free |
Telephone helpline for male victims/survivors of domestic abuse. | https://www.mankind.org.uk
01823 334244 |
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Men’s Advice Line Free |
Telephone helpline for male victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
Helpline M-F 10am-8pm |
https://mensadviceline.org.uk/male- victims/
0808 8010327 |
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Respect Free |
Helpline for male and female perpetrators of domestic abuse and accreditation of perpetrator programmes. | https://www.respect.uk.net |
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Revenge Porn Helpline Free |
National helpline for anyone who finds that intimate images of themselves have been shared without their consent | https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/ |
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Victim Lincs Free |
Help if you have been a victim of crime
Helpline M-F 8am – 4pm |
www.victimlincs.co.uk
01522 947510 |
Mental Health & Well-Being Support
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Lincolnshire Mental Health Helpline Free |
Lines open 24/7 to support those suffering from poor mental health.
Staffed by trained counsellors. |
Webchat: https://www.mhm.org.uk/helpline-webchat
0800 001 4331 |
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Samaritans Free |
Listening service available 24/7 | 116 123 |
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Shout Free |
Mental Health text messaging service | www.giveusashout.org
Text SHOUT to 85258 |
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Every Mind Matters Free |
Advice and practical support | https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/ |
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Steps to Change Free |
Self-referrals can be made to access CBT and other talking therapies.
Online wellbeing courses are also available. |
https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/steps2change/home |
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NW Counselling Hub Fees apply |
Connects people 18+ befriending and group activities.
6 week course |
www.nwcounsellinghub.co.uk
Chris Morris 07944222883 |
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soundLincs Fees may apply |
Using music to support people with their mental health | www.soundlincs.org
01522 510073 |
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Mind Free |
Advice about looking after personal wellbeing | https://www.mind.org.uk/
0300 123 3393 |
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Lincoln Trauma Centre Fees apply (sliding scale) |
A confidential counselling service for families suffering from the effects of trauma and PTSD | www.lincolntraumacentre.org.uk
07812661348 or 07443634793 |
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Recovery College Free |
Free educational courses about mental health and wellbeing | www.lpft.nhs.uk/recovery-college |
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Silver Line Free |
Helpline offering information, friendship and advice to older people.
Operating 24/7 |
www.the silverline.org.uk
0800 470 8090 |
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Lincoln City Foundation – EFL Extra Time Hub Fees apply (£2 – £3) |
Increasing social interaction for the over 55s meeting for walks, gym sessions and sporting activities | www.lincolncityfoundation.com/extratimehub
01522 563792 |
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NHS Mental Health Care for Veterans Free |
Dedicated mental health services for those who have served in the forces and their families, who are struggling to cope | 0300 323 0137 |
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Military Mental Health Helpline Free |
For those who are still serving | 0800 323 4444 |
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We Are With You Free |
Drugs and Alcohol dependency support | www.wearewithyou.org.uk
01522 305518 |
Citizens Advice Universal Credit Helpline: 0800 144 8444
Lincolnshire County Council Welfare team: 01522 873382
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