In an emergency

If someone is in immediate danger, please call 999. If unable to speak, press 55 when prompted to alert the emergency services.

For specialist domestic abuse support, Solace Women’s Aid can be reached Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 020 3795 5064.

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline offers free, confidential support every day, 24/7 and translation services are available on 0808 2000 247.

For professionals in Tower Hamlets, there’s also the Domestic Abuse Duty Line on 020 7364 4986, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

For anyone needing emotional support at any time, the Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.

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OSCA (Ocean Somali Community Association)

OSCA (Ocean Somali Community Association) is a charity organisation running free services for residents in East London. Their aim is to provide support services for the Somali community to access opportunities and to strengthen relationships with mainstream service providers to create social changes.

One of OSCA’s active women’s projects is Community against FGM and is funded by the Trust for London. They facilitate dialogues about FGM, its impact and its status in UK law, bringing together young people, women and other members of the community. By raising awareness and overcoming the taboo nature of FGM, the project aims to increase the skills and capacity of the community.

Contact

Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm

Tel: 020 7987 5833

Email: info@oceansomali.org.uk

For more information, visit the OSCA (Ocean Somali Community Association) website. 

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