Signposting: Risk of Harm from Others
If you are in immediate danger of harm, call the Police – 999.
For non-urgent support, contact a local Domestic Abuse (DA) support organisation from the list below e.g. EDAN
For 24-hour support National Domestic Violence helpline – 0808 2000 247
https://www.ncdv.org.uk or https://nationaldahelpline.org.uk
If experiencing thoughts of taking your own life see our support resources here
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LOCAL DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS |
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| EDAN Lincs
Fees may apply |
End Domestic Abuse Now – Supports men, women and children across Lincolnshire. Refuge provision | https://edanlincs.org.uk
01522 510041 |
| South Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Service (SoLDAS)
Fees may apply |
Supports men, women & children. Refuge provision. Weekly rural and community hubs for drop-in support | https://bostonwomensaid.org.uk
01205311272 |
| NE Lincolnshire Women’s Aid.
Fees may apply |
Supports men & women by phone, in-person, e-mail & groups. Refuge provision. | https://womensaidnel.org
01472 575757 |
| Lincolnshire Rape Crisis – Free | A service for all genders. | https://lincolnshirerapecrisis.org.uk
0800 3345500 |
| The Blue Door (North & North-East Lincs) | Support for people who’ve experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence | https://www.thebluedoor.org
0800 1974787 |
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NATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS |
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| Freedom Programme
Fees may apply |
A domestic violence programme which provides information, not therapy, primarily designed for women as DV victims | https://www.freedomprogramme.co.uk/ |
| Restored
Free |
Resources/online peer support for Christian women experiencing domestic abuse. | https://www.restored-uk.org |
| Opoka
Fees may apply |
Support for Polish women experiencing DA. Tel helpline, counselling, Freedom Programme. | https://www.opoka.org.uk |
| Paladin
Fees may apply |
National Stalking Advocacy Service Advocacy support for people at high risk of stalking | https://www.paladinservice.co.uk/get- support |
| GALOP Free | LGBT+ DA helpline & online peer support | https://galop.org.uk |
| Mankind Initiative Free | Telephone helpline for male victims/survivors of domestic abuse. | https://www.mankind.org.uk
0808 800 1170 |
| Men’s Advice Line Free | Telephone helpline for male victims/ survivors of DA. Helpline M-F 10am-8pm | https://mensadviceline.org.uk/male- victims/
0808 8010327 |
| Respect
Free |
Helpline for male and female perpetrators of domestic abuse and accreditation of perpetrator programmes. | https://www.respect.uk.net
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| Revenge Porn Helpline Free | National helpline for anyone who finds that intimate images of themselves have been shared without their consent | https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/ |
| Victim Lincs – Free
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Help if you have been a victim of crime
Helpline M-F 8am – 4pm/ OOH Helpline |
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/lincolnshire/
01522 212333/0808 16 89 111 |
Mental and General Well-Being Support – can search your area
| ORGANISATION | DETAILS | WEBSITE/CONTACT |
| How Are You Lincolnshire | Helping people to find local resources to boost their mental health and wellbeing. | https://haylincolnshire.co.uk/ |
| Let’s Move Lincolnshire | Helps people get active in a way that works for them | https://letsmovelincolnshire.com/ |
| Hub of Hope | UK’s leading mental health support database. | https://hubofhope.co.uk/ |
| Connect2Support Lincolnshire | LCC database of activities | https://lincolnshire.connecttosupport.org/ |
| Shine | Connecting people with the services and support that will most effectively meet their needs. | https://shinelincolnshire.com/support/ |
| Lincs-links | Work with people in the community to help them to find the resources to lead better lives. | https://lincs-links.co.uk/ |
Bereavement
| ORGANISATION | WEBSITE/CONTACT |
| St Barnabas Bereavement Helpline | Tel: 0300 303 1897 |
| Cruse | https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/helpline 0808 808 1677 |
| SOBS (Supporting survivors of bereavement of suicide) | https://uksobs.org/
National Helpline 0300 111 5065 9am-9pm Monday to Sunday |
Divorce
| ORGANISATION | WEBSITE/CONTACT |
| Family Lives – Divorce Advice | 0808 800 2222 https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/divorce-and-separation/ |
Financial Support
| ORGANISATION | DETAILS | WEBSITE/CONTACT |
| Citizens Advice Universal Credit Helpline: | Universal Credit specific help | 0800 144 8444 |
| Lincolnshire County Council Welfare team | For welfare advice including food bank referrals | 01522 873382 |
| Foodbanks (Referrals can be made by a host of agencies, including Lincolnshire County Council Welfare team) | Provides a min of 3 days’ tinned & dried food donated by the local community. | http://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/ |
| Greater Lincolnshire Food Partnership | Find food banks and community groceries across Lincolnshire incl in Boston, Lincoln, Louth and Mablethorpe | https://lincolnshirefoodpartnership.org
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| Christians Against Poverty (CAP) | Free debt counselling | 0800 328 0006 |
| Gamstop | Help control online gambling – block device access | www.gamstop.co.uk |
Other free mental and general well-being support resources
| ORGANISATION | DETAILS | WEBSITE/CONTACT |
| Lincolnshire Mental Health Helpline (Free) | Lines open 24/7 to support those suffering from poor mental health. | https://www.mhm.org.uk/helpline-webchat Tel: 0800 001 4331 |
| Every Mind Matters (Free) | Advice and practical support | https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/ |
| Steps to Change (Free) | Self-referrals can be made to access CBT and other talking therapies. | https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/steps2change/home |
| Mind (Free) | Advice about looking after personal wellbeing | https://www.mind.org.uk/
0300 123 3393 |
| Recovery College (Free) | Free educational courses about mental health and wellbeing | www.lpft.nhs.uk/recovery-college |
| Silver Line (Free) | Helpline offering information, advice/friendship to older people. | www.thesilverline.org.uk
Tel: 0800 470 8090 Operates 24/7 |
| NHS Mental Health Care for Veterans | Mental health services for those who have served in the forces & their families. | 0300 323 0137 |
| Military Mental Health Helpline | For those who are still serving | 0800 323 4444 |
| Turning Point | Drugs & Alcohol dependency supp. | www.turning-point.co.uk
01522 305518 |
| A Better Way | Call, text, meet, 1:1 chats | Free support http://abetterway.site |
