Domestic abuse and sexual violence support

Help and advice for those who are experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence

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Newham Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Service is a confidential support service for all genders ages 16+. Providing support for all forms of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

The service offers:

  • Emotional and practical support to those experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence
  • Specialist advocacy services ( IDSVA)
  • Case work support
  • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) services
  • Case work support for women who sell sex/are sexually exploited
  • Support at court for domestic abuse cases
  • IDSVA services at Newham hospital
  • Co-location services at children’s centres and housing services.

Open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Telephone: 0808 196 1482
Email: InfoNewhamDSV@hestia.org
Website: www.hestia.org

You can also get confidential advice and support from the following organisations.

Organisation

Service details

Contact details

London Black Women’s Project  

Advice and information on services (women only)

 Phone: 020 8472 0528 | Website: www.lbwp.co

East London Rape Crisis (NIA)

Helpline support, counselling and advocacy services for all forms of sexual violence (women only)

Phone: 0800 160 1036 | Email: rapecrisis@niaendingviolence.org.uk

Ascent Pan London VAWG Helpline (providing support for all forms of violence against women)

Telephone helpline support (women only) and access to specialist counselling services

Phone: 0808 802 5565 | Email: advice@solacewomensaid.org

No Recourse to Public Funds Advocacy Services (Solace Women’s Aid)

Telephone advice and case work support on supporting women who have no recourse to public funds

Phone: 0808 802 5565 | Email: advice@solacewomensaid.org

The Havens

Providing emergency advice for all forms of sexual assault and rape (all genders)

Phone: 020 3299 6900 | Website: www.thehavens.org.uk

National DV Helpline

Telephone advice and access to national refuge accommodation (women only)

Phone: 0808 2000 247 | Website:www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Survivors UK (providing sexual violence support to boys and men)

Telephone advice for boys and men

Phone: 020 3598 3898 | Email: help@survivorsuk.org

Men’s Advice Line (domestic abuse support for men)

Telephone advice for men

Phone: 0808 801 0327 | Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Bright Sky Mobile App

Free mobile app providing support and information

www.hestia.org/brightsky

 

Safe Spaces Locations

Provides safe spaces in pharmacies to offer support to those experiencing domestic abuse.

https://uksaysnomore.org/

If you wish to access pharmacies in Newham providing this service, please call Hestia Newham on 0808 196 1482