Helpful Links
If you need help escaping from an abusive relationship, or know someone who does, please click on the links or contact the appropriate numbers below.
There’s always someone out there who can help.
Hull and East Riding Safeguarding
For East Riding please contact the East Riding Safeguarding Adults Team – 01482 396940 www.ersab.org.uk
For Hull, please contact the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub – 01482 616092
East Riding of Yorkshire
Prevention of Domestic Abuse Service (PODAS) can be contacted via telephone on 01482 396708 or 396706.
Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership (DVAP): Helpline: 01482 396368
Website: www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/crime-and-community-safety/domestic-violence/
Email: DVAP@eastriding.gov.uk
Hull & East Yorkshire Mind – Provides mental health support for people across Hull and the East Riding, including services for children and young people, adults and families. Information about available services and how to access support can be found on its website.
How Are You Feeling? – A local resource for children and young people in Hull and the East Riding. Its Support Finder helps young people, families and professionals find services for mental health, emotional wellbeing and other issues.
A Mindful Solution CIC – creatServices include person-centred counselling, one-to-one wellbeing support, group sessions and youth outreach, with support tailored to individual needs.
Healthy Minds in East Riding – East Riding Health and Wellbeing provides information, advice and links to services that can help residents look after their mental health and emotional wellbeing, including guidance on where to get further support.
East Riding Local Offer – Brings together information about services and support available for children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and disabilities, including health, wellbeing and family support.
Hull
Strength To Change -They can be contacted via telephone on 01482 613403.
Preston Road Women’s Centre can be contacted on 01482 790310
Hull DAP Male Victim Support: Helpline: 01482 613978 Website: www.hulldap.com/support/male-victims/
North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire’s Community Safely Partnership works together to protect you, aide in your safety and help to prevent any further incidents.
They offer support to anyone who is aged over 16 living with domestic abuse or those who wish to flee domestic abuse.
Domestic abuse team on telephone number 01724 240314.
Amber Project Domestic Abuse Support Service on telephone number 01724 289299 (office hours)
Blue Door helpline on telephone number 0800 1974787
North Lincolnshire Mind– Provides local mental health support and services for people across North Lincolnshire. Its services include Safe Space, which provides support for people experiencing mental health difficulties or emotional distress.
LiveWell North Lincolnshire – An online directory bringing together local services, organisations, activities and support across North Lincolnshire. Residents can use it to find help with mental health and wellbeing, as well as wider support that may affect wellbeing.
North Lincolnshire specialist teams and services – Provides confidential emotional wellbeing and counselling support for children and young people in North Lincolnshire. Information about the service and other specialist support is available through the North Lincolnshire Local Offer.
North Lincolnshire Local Offer – Provides information about services available to children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and disabilities and their families, including health, wellbeing and support services.
North East Lincolnshire
To speak to someone about help, advice and support, please contact:
The Domestic Violence Liaison Worker on 01472 721225 or 07837269439 (office hours only)
Women’s Aid (24 hours) on telephone number 01472 575757
Domestic Abuse Helpline for male victims on telephone number 01472 588888.
Domestic Abuse Help
LEPH – Protecting Public Health
Community Vision – Keeping People Safe
National DA Helpline
Women’s Aid
Scottish Women’s Aid
Live Fear Free Helpline
Hollie Guard
Hestia
Practical guide to reducing the risk of doxing
National support
YoungMinds– Provides mental health information and advice for young people, as well as support for parents and carers who are concerned about a young person. The Parents Helpline is available on 0808 802 5544.
The Mix – Offers free, confidential support and information for young people under 25, covering mental health, relationships, housing, money and other challenges. Support is available through its website, including counselling services.
Samaritans – Provides confidential emotional support to anyone who is struggling or needs someone to talk to. Call 116 123 free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Shout – A free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. Text SHOUT to 85258 to start a conversation with a trained volunteer.
NHS urgent mental health help – If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health help, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option to access specialist support.
Childline – Free, confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK. Young people can call 0800 1111, with the call not appearing on the phone bill, or access online support including 1-to-1 counsellor chats.
Emergency support – If someone is in immediate danger, has seriously harmed themselves or there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to A&E.