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Solace
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Provides free, confidential, practical and emotional support to high-risk victims of domestic violence living in Tower Hamlets. Including advocacy, referral and information. The domestic violence does not have to have been reported to the police.
Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) offer one-to-one support and referrals to other specialist agencies e.g. counselling. IDVAs also provide safety planning and risk assessment for domestic violence cases. They liaise with criminal justice agencies and housing services to increase safety and will submit third party reports to police if requested by the client.
Victim Support also provides specialist service for victims of serious and violent crime, i.e. hate crime, sexual assault, GBH, ABH.
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Tel: 020 3795 5064
Email: towerhamlets@solacewomensaid.org
Secure email: tower.hamlets.sass@solacewomensaid.cjsm.net
SASS referral form
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Men's Advice Line
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A confidential helpline for any man experiencing domestic violence and abuse from a partner or ex-partner.
They are a team of skilled professionals offering practical advice, information and emotional support to male victims of domestic violence, as well as to concerned friends and family and frontline workers. The service is run and managed by Respect.
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Helpline calls: Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm
Helpline emails: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Webchat: Wednesday, 10 - 11.30am and Thursday, 2 - 4pm.
Tel: 0808 801 0327
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
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London Survivors Gateway
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Offers victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse help to access specialist services in London. They provide information on what help is available in London after rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence and offer support to access these services. They work with anyone aged 13 or above regardless of gender, sexuality, disability, language, ethnicity or immigration status.
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Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
Tel: 0808 801 0860
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The Children’s Society’s
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A national charity that runs local services, helping children and young people when they are at their most vulnerable, and have nowhere left to turn.
They deliver a selection of pan-London services to young men at risk of or who have experienced CSE and trafficking or who may be missing. They also provide advocacy & emotional wellbeing services as well as providing support for refugee & migrant young people.
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Tel: 0300 303 7000
Email: londonandeast@childrenssociety.org.uk
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ManKind Initiative
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Offers a confidential helpline for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former partner (including same-sex partners).
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Tel: 01823 334244
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Samaritans
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24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone experiencing distress or despair, including those who may feel suicidal.
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Tel: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
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Karma Nirvana
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Provides immediate and on-going support via a helpline to individuals affected by “Honour” based abuse and forced marriage, regardless of age, gender or background. They are a source of practical support, offering options and guidance to those who need it. They also continue to break the silence and raise awareness through various educational and training services.
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Tel: 0800 5999247
Email: info@karmanirvana.org.uk
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Safeline National Male Survivor Helpline
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A dedicated service for men and boys in England and Wales affected by rape or sexual abuse. As well as those that support them such as friends and family.
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 5pm
Tuesday and Thursday, 8am to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 2pm
Tel: 0808 800 5005
Text Support: 07860 065187
Email: support@safeline.org.uk
Live Chat is also available
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Survivors UK
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Provides a national online helpline, individual and group counselling for boys, men and non-binary people aged 13+ who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Services on offer include:
- emotional support through the justice system,
- support for friends and families of survivors, and
- training for professionals and organisations.
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Survivors UK is currently operating entirely remotely.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 9.30am to 5pm
Helpline Web Chat
Monday – Sunday, 12 to 8pm
Tel: 0203 598 3898
Email: help@survivorsuk.org
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