Helplines
We have compiled a list of useful website links, have a look here.
National Domestic Violence Helpline -free 24hr helpline: 0808 2000 247
Lighthouse Women’s Aid Ipswich 24hr helpline: 01473 745 111
Domestic Abuse Outreach Service – crisis and intensive support, freephone: 0800 977 5690
The Ferns – sexual assault referral centre – medical care and emotional support for any victim of sexual assault and rape: 0300 123 5058
Suffolk Rape Crisis (Women and girls only) helpline: 0800 085 0520
Bury St Edmunds Women’s Refuge: 01284 753085
Mens’s Advice Line – support for male victims of domestic violence and abuse: 0808 801 0327
Broken Rainbow LGBT helpline: 0300 999 5428
Karma Nirvana – Honour Based Violence, Forced Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): 0800 599 9247
NSPCC – new 24hr free FGM advice and support line: 0800 028 3550
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Childline – support for children and young people: 0800 1111
Victim Support: 0845 389 9548
Samaritans: 0845 790 9090
Rights of Women – legal advice helpline: 0207 251 6577
In an emergency always call the Police on 999. For non- emergency calls contact the Police on 101