OTHER AGENCIES

• Refuge: 0808 2000 247 Free phone 24 hr National Domestic Violence Helpline
• Berkshire Women’s Aid – 0808 801 0882 : helpdesk@bwaid.org.uk
• MK ACT: 0344 375 4307 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm
• Wycombe Women’s Aid: 01494 461 367 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 4.30pm
• Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 8088 088 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 9.00pm and 9.00 – 4.00pm weekends
• Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 731 0055 Mon – Fri 10.00am – 7.00pm
• Bucks Community Safety
• Domestic Violence UK: directory of support agencies near you
• Victims First: 0300 1234 148. Provides free support to victims and witnesses affected by crime
• Opoka: Polish: 0300 365 1700 or English: 0117 427 0012.  Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm. Voluntary organisation providing information and support to Polish women and children. Polish and English speaking professionals.
• Southall Black Sisters: 020 8571 0800 or email info@southallblacksisters.co.uk Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm. A charity providing advice, advocacy and counselling to Black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women. Support is available in several languages.
• Galop: 0800 999 5428 or email help@galop.org.uk. A charity providing emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse and violence.
• Sign Health: A Deaf health charity delivering services to Deaf people through crisis text lines. Text ONLY 078600 33214 or email info@signhealth.org.uk for domestic abuse support, therapy, advocacy and residential services.
• Thames Valley Police non emergency number: 101

Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage

• Forced Marriage Unit: 0207 008 0151. If you are worried you might be forced into marriage or are worried about a friend or relative.
• Karma Nirvana: 0800 5999 247 Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm. Supports all victims of honour based abuse and forced marriage
• Muslim Women’s Network: 0800 999 5786 / 0121 236 9000 / contact@mwnuk.co.uk. A confidential specialist helpline available for those suffering from or at risk of abuse. Men and boys at risk of forced marriage are also invited to call. 

Legal Advice Services

• National Centre for Domestic Violence: 0800 970 2070. Provide a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic abuse regardless of financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
• Flag DV: 01635 015854 / hello@flagdv.org.uk. Mon – Fri 11am-1pm. Provide free legal advice for women, LGBTQ individuals and men affected by domestic abuse, with a referral form on their website.
• Domestic Violence Assist: 03000 04 03 75 / email: support@dvassist.org.uk.  A charity which assists in arranging Non-molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Occupation Orders.  24 hour helpline.

Other Support, Information and Advocacy Services

• SAASSBMK – Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes: 01908 201971 / 01908 201971 / admin@saassbmk.org.uk. Free service offering support to women affected by sexual assault, rape and child abuse.(Formerly Aylesbury Vale Rape Crisis)
• Citizens Advice Bucks: 0808 278 7938
• Muslim Women Network: 0800 999 5786 / 0121 236 9000 / contact@mwnuk.co.uk. The only national Muslim women’s organisation in the UK offers a range of services and support, including a helpline, counselling and events. 
• One Recovery Bucks – 0300 772 9672 – Free and confidential service for anyone 18+ using or affected by others use of drugs or alcohol  Support service for people who need support to manage and maintain their accommodation if it is at risk.

Housing

• P3 Charity: Support service for people who need support to manage and maintain their accommodation if it is at risk.
• Fairhive Springboard Grants: Grants of up to £300 are available to support Fairhive (formerly Vale of Ayesbury Housing) residents with opportunities for wellbeing, education, training or employment.
• Aylesbury Homeless Action Group (AHAG): Provide support and advice to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or inadequately housed.
• Buckinghamshire Council: Information about housing. The out of hours contact number for emergency temporary accommodation in Aylesbury is 01296 585168.

Mental Health and Crisis Support

• Bucks Mind: Mental health support including wellbeing services, counselling, befriending and peer support.
• Bucks Safe Haven: Crisis support available in person or by telephone. Call between 6- 12 midnight 01296 453017 7 days a week
• Samaritans: 116 123 available 24/7.
• Shout: Mental health support 24/7.
• Relate : A therapeutic intervention to help the individual process what is happening to them.
• Counselling Directory: Find a counsellor near you.

Services for Children and Young People

• Childline: 0800 11 11 – Free and confidential advice for children.
• Too Into You – information and support for young women and healthy relationships.
• Kooth: Provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling to young people.
• You & Co is Victim Support’s youth programme that helps young people cope with the impacts and effects of crime.
• Buckinghamshire Council Family Information Service – 01296 383 293. Support service for young people aged 10-18 years (25 where appropriate) and their families/carers.

Services for Men

• Respect – Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 – For men experiencing domestic abuse
• SAM Project: 01296 392468 / 01908 201971 / support@samproject.org.uk. Free confidential support for male survivors in Bucks
• ManKind: 0808 800 1170 – Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse
• Respect: 0808 802 4040 – Information and advice to support domestic violence perpetrators stop their violence and change their abusive behaviour
• Fresh Start Buckinghamshire : 0344 375 4307 – The service is based around an individual programme for perpetrators of domestic abuse