Helplines & Out of Hours Support

National Domestic Abuse helpline:
Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

WORTH
Specialist Domestic Abuse Service that supports people in West Sussex at high risk of harm or homicide as a result of domestic abuse.
WORTH Services website

Gov.uk
Information on how to get help.
Guidance on how to get help

Older people: Hourglass
Calling time on the abuse, harm and exploitation of older people.
Free 24/7 helpline: 0808 808 8141
www.wearehourglass.org

Financial abuse: Surviving Economic Abuse
Advice and support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse who is in financial difficulty. Including a
Financial support helpline.
www.survivingeconomicabuse.org

LGBTQ+ Abuse:Galop
Supports LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
Helpline: 0800 999 5428
www.galop.org.uk

LGBTQ+ Abuse: Switchboard
Helpline and domestic abuse support for LGBTQ+ people.
Helpline: 01273 204 050
www.switchboard.org.uk

Honour based abuse: Karma Nirvana
National honour based abuse helpline.
Helpline: 0800 5999 247
www.karmanirvana.org.uk

Stalking: Veritas Justice
Support, advocacy and advice for people affected by stalking.
www.veritas-justice.co.uk

Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse: AAFDA
Helping those left behind after Fatal Domestic Abuse
https://aafda.org.uk/

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme
Also known as Clare’s Law
Request information on whether your current or ex partner has a history of violence and abusive offending that my pose a risk to you. You can also request this information to protect someone you believe to be at risk from their partner.
www.sussex.police.uk

Personal safety app: Hollie Guard
Smartphone app that works as a personal alarm, deterrent and captures evidence.
www.hollieguard.com

Personal safety app: Bright Sky
App and website providing practical support and information on how to respond to domestic abuse.
www.hestia.org/brightsky

For help around tech abuse
Advise on keeping yourself safe online following a break-up/when experiencing abuse.
https://refugetechsafety.org/

Daisy Chain Project
Legal charity providing pro bono (free) advice and support to people experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse.
www.thedaisychainproject.com

FLOWS: Finding legal options for women survivors
Legal support service designed to help protect women against domestic abuse.
www.flows.org.uk

Rights Of Women
Legal advice and information for women affected by violence.
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk

Bognor Regis Foodbank
Helping local people in crisis with vital food.
www.bognorregis.foodbank.org.uk

Debt advice: PayPlan
Free debt advice service to help make repaying debts more affordable.
www.payplan.com

Gambling: GamCare
Information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling.
www.gamcare.org.uk

Family Support Work
Emotional and practical support to families in need. This includes listening, advice, advocacy, food parcels, support groups and play activities. FSW stay with a family until they get back on their feet.
www.familysupportwork.org

Home Start
Emotional and practical support from a carefully selected volunteer to enable families to get back on track.
www.home-startawa.org.uk

Pregnancy Options Centre
Free unbiased help and support for unplanned pregnancy, post abortion and pregnancy loss.
www.pregnancyoptionscentre.org.uk

The UK’s First Directory Of Women’s Centres & Specialist Services For Women And Girls In Contact With The Criminal Justice System

www.womensservicesmap.com

Samaritans
24/7 support with whatever you are going through.
Helpline: 116 123
www.samaritans.org

Good Grief Trust
Help for those suffering grief, providing reassurance, a virtual hand of friendship and ongoing support.
www.thegoodgrieftrust.org

Citizens Advice
Free confidential advice for everyone on a wide range of issues.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk