Support for people in abusive relationships
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Domestic abuse
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Everyone has the right to live a life free of abuse.
Help and support
- Ring the Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 254 0909 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm, excluding bank holidays) or the 24/7 national helpline on 0808 2000 247.
- Trafford Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) offers support, guidance and advice.
- End the fear is Manchester’s multi-agency domestic abuse website and has information resources.
- The Women's Aid Survivor's Handbook contains practical support and advice. Support is also available in other languages.
- Download the safety plan by End the Fear to think about how you can keep you and your children safe.
Male victims
- Male victims of abuse can get help and advice by calling Men's Advice Line on 0808 801 0327.
- Trafford Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) support for men offers services for men who are experiencing domestic abuse.
LGBTQ+ specialist support
- Call the National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence on 0800 999 5428, or get more information and support on the Galop website.
- The LGBT Foundation offers domestic abuse services for LGBTQ+ individuals in Greater Manchester. They also have refuge accommodation for victims fleeing abuse.
- Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) offers services for LGBTQ+ victims of domestic abuse.
- akt provides support to young LGBTQ+ people who are at risk of homelessness.
Help if you are hurting someone
Respect provides a free helpline and webchat if you're concerned about some of your behaviours and want to make a change.