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Domestic abuse support organisations

 

Domestic abuse outreach workers

Our domestic abuse outreach workers are available to offer support, advice and practical assistance to the victims of domestic abuse. We also have children’s workers who work with children who are in refuge or homeless accommodation due to domestic abuse.

Tel: 01771 638200 or 01358 725756 or 01330 824991

 

National Freephone Domestic Abuse Helpline

Tel: 0800 0271234 (available 24 hours)

 

Grampian Police

The police can provide help and immediate medical assistance if required. If you wish, the police can thoroughly investigate the matter, as they would any crime, to secure evidence which will support a prosecution.

Service Centre, Bucksburn
Tel: 0845 6005700

 

Grampian Police Domestic Abuse Liaison Officers

Are available to provide support and practical guidance. The assistance is confidential and can be given over the phone or by a home visit or meeting.

South Aberdeenshire Local Command Area
Tel: 01224 304207

North Aberdeenshire Local Command Area
Tel: 01224 304773

 

Victim Support Aberdeenshire

Victim Support provides emotional support, a chance to talk, practical help and information about going to court. Total confidentiality to victims of crime, from minor to the most serious, reported or unreported to the police.

15c High Street
Inverurie
AB51 3QA

Tel : 01467 629990

32b Constitution Street
Peterhead
AB42 1SD

Tel: 01779 490999

 

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Grampian Women's Aid

Provides advice, support and information. Refuge accommodation is available in Aberdeen and North and South Aberdeenshire.

6 Crown Terrace
Aberdeen
AB11 6HE

Tel: 01224 593381

 

Shakti Women's Aid

Refuge accommodation, advice and support for black and minority ethnic women.

Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH7 5RS

Tel: 0131 4752399

 

AMINA Muslim Women's Helpline

Tel: 0808 8010301
E-mail: helpline@mwrc.org.uk

 

Rape and Abuse Support Aberdeen and North East

For women who have been raped or sexually abused, providing support, advice and information.

46a Union Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1BD

Helpline: 01224 620772

Website: www.rasane.org.uk

 

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PHACE Scotland

Provides support to men and people in same sex relationships experiencing domestic abuse.

11 Waverly Place
Aberdeen
AB10 1XH

Tel: 0845 2412151

 

Elder Abuse Helpline

Support and information on elder abuse is available through the confidential helpline. For anyone - including older people themselves, their friends and relatives.

Tel: 0808 8088141

 

VOICE UK Helpline

A national charity, which provides support and advice to people with learning disabilities who have experienced crime or abuse.

Tel: 0870 0133965
Opening hours: Mon - Fri 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

 

ChildLine Helpline

Offers a free, confidential 24 hour telephone counselling service for any child or young person with any problem.

Freephone: 0800 1111

 

Broken Rainbow

Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.

Helpline: 0300 999 LGBT (5428)
Opening hours: Mon 2-8pm, Wed 10-1pm, Thur 2-8pm
Website: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

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