Domestic Abuse -
Useful information for anyone worried about domestic abuse:
Who to contact
If you, your child or anyone in the family are at immediate risk of harm, you should contact the police urgently, CALL 999
If you are a Sefton resident and are experiencing domestic abuse or believe someone you know is please contact:
Sefton IDVA service on 0151 934 5142
Sefton Women’s and Children’s Aid 0151 922 8606 www.swaca.com
For more information and local services visit:
www.sefton.gov.uk/behindcloseddoors
victimcaremerseyside.org (directory of services)
Further support can also be found at these national agencies:
Women’s Aid | womensaid.org.uk | https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
Worst Kept Secret Helpline: 0800 028 3398
Refuge (includes information for men) | refuge.org.uk | 0808 200 0247 (24 hours)
The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors – 0808 801 0327
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428
Samaritans (24/7 service) – 116 123