Support Services - Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse
Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service (LDAS)
Founded in 2004 by CEO Paula Nolan in response to the growing number of women and girls who accessed the Health Energy Advice Team (HEAT) and identified domestic abuse as a factor in their support need.
​Paula quickly identified a service which specialised in the support of women and girls whose lives were being impacted by domestic abuse. This was desperately needed in the Kensington area of Liverpool.
LDAS was developed to provide advice, support, advocacy, therapeutic and practical help to women and girls. By presenting options and choices to victims and survivors of domestic abuse we can support them to a life free from abuse.
Email: idva@localsolutions.org.uk
Telephone: 0151 263 7474
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Merseyside Domestic Violence Service
Services for women, men, families, children and young people, including help with domestic abuse and stalking.
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Telephone: 0780 272 2703
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Paul Lavelle Foundation
Support for men in domestic abusive relationships.
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Support line: 0151 651 3777
General enquiries: 0151 294 4176
Email: info@paullavellefoundation.co.uk
Website: paullavellefoundation.co.uk/services
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Rape and Sexual Abuse (RASA)
Professional counselling and support service to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of individuals impacted by sexual violence at some point in their lives.
Support for women, men and children. Also support offered from an ISVA: Independent Sexual Violence Adviser.
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Helpline: 0151 666 1392, Tuesday and Thursday 6 - 8pm, Friday 12pm - 2pm.
Referrals: 0151 558 1801
Email: helpline@rasamerseyside.org
General enquiries: rasa@rasammerseyside.org
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Ruby Project
Domestic abuse support for women.
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Telephone: 0151 702 5559/5500
Mobile: 0771 428 9180
Out of hours, freephone: 0800 688 9990
News: psspeople.com/whats-happening/news/the-futures-bright-for-ruby
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Savera UK
Honour-based abuse and harmful practice specialist.
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Freephone: 0800 107 0726
Head office: 0330 159 2004
Email: info@saverauk.co.uk
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South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services
Support women across the South and South Central area of Liverpool.
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Freephone: 0800 083 7114
Mobile/text for hard of hearing: 07593 549 0040151
Office: 0151 494 2222 or 0151 494 1777
Website: sl-domesticabuseservices.org.uk
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Victim Support Merseyside
Free and confidential support for people affected by crime and traumatic events.
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Telephone: 0151 353 4003, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
Out of hours: 0808 168 9111
Website: victimsupport.org.uk/resources/merseyside
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National support agencies: 24-hour national free helpline
​Freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline for women and children.
Freephone: 0808 200 0247
Website: nationaldahelpline.org.uk
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Ask for ANI at a pharmacy #youarenotalone
If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, ask for 'ANI' in a pharmacy that has the 'Ask for ANI' logo on display. 'ANI' stands for Action Needed Immediately but also sounds like the name Annie. They will offer you a private space, provide a phone and ask if you need support from the police or other domestic abuse support services.
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Find out more at GOV.UK/domestic-abuse
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GALOP
Support for LGBT victims of domestic abuse.
​Freephone: 0800 999 5428
Website: galop.org.uk/types-of-abuse/domestic-abuse/
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Karma Nirvana
Support for victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
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Freephone: 0800 5999 247
Email: info@karmanirvana.org.uk
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Men's Advice Line
A confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and abuse, whether you are in a heterosexual or same-sex relationship.
Calls to the Freephone number are free from landlines, mobile phones and BT pay phones within the UK. Your call will not appear on your itemised bill.
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Freephone: 0808 801 0327, Monday-Friday 9am - 8pm.
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Website: mensadviceline.org.uk
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Respect
The Respect Phoneline provides confidential advice for people who are abusive and/or violent towards their partners.
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Freephone: 0808 802 4040 - calls are free from landlines and most mobile phones.
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Women's Aid
If you are being abused or suffering indirectly as the result of abuse of a child or family member. The Women's Aid website has a directory of local domestic violence services in Merseyside and the North West.
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Freephone 24-hour helpline: 0808 2000 247
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