Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse – New Dedicated Out of Hours Line
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Wiltshire Council will be operating a dedicated line from 5pm weekdays and all over the weekend for people who want to report concerns or seek help.
During the week support is provided by [Fear-Less], the charity that supports victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, and children and young people impacted by domestic abuse. [Fear-Less] carries out interventions to support perpetrators and provide safe accommodation for victims and their children.
The new dedicated out of hours line is: 01225 775276 and will take over from the Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service.
Fear-Less can be contacted Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on: 01225 775 276.
You can also email them at spa@fear-less.org.uk
If you are in an emergency or in crisis for help and support the following services are available: -
Emergency Services at 999 Non-emergency 101
The SARC - Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 01793 781916
Samaritans at 116 123 (www.samaritans.org.uk)
Survivors Trust Helpline at 0808 801 0818 (www.thesurvivorstrust.org)
24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline at 0808 2000 247 (www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
Hub of Hope at www.hubofhope.co.uk
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