Domestic Abuse Support
What to do if you need urgent help through the 999 service but can’t speak
Please see below the silent solution guide which will ensure you get urgent help when you are unable to speak.
How to contact the 999 emergency services by text if you cannot make voice calls
Below is a guide which gives more information on the emergency SMS service.
National Centre for Domestic Violence
0207 186 8270
Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Services
If you or anyone you know is affected by domestic abuse contact the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Support Line;
- Ring 08000 198 668
- Text 07534 617252
- Email derbyshiredahelpline@theelmfoundation.org.uk
Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Services Poster
Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
Respect (Domestic Violence Helpline)
0808 802 4040
Men’s Advice Line
The Men’s Advice Line website has information and advice on what to do if you are being abused.
NSPCC helpline
0808 800 5000
Open 24/7.
Action on Elder Abuse
0808 808 8141
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Mind helpline
0300 123 3393
Monday to Friday 9am-6pm.
Juno Women’s Aid
Juno Women’s Aid is a free confidential service to support women and children who have, or are, experiencing domestic abuse. The Juno Women’s Aid website offers information and advice, they also have a 24 hour helpline on 0808 800 0340.
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 999 5428
SV2
SV2 support victims of sexual violence, they have help, support and online resources on the SV2 website.
They also have an advice line on 01773 746115 (open 7 days a week 8am to 5pm).
SV2 support all ages and genders.
Childline
Childline have information on the Childline website for children on domestic abuse and what to do if you feel unsafe at home.
Childline also has a support line on 0800 1111.
Victim support
0808 168 9111.
Open 24/7.
Samaritans
116 123
Open 24/7.