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Support Services

The table below includes a number of services providing support and advice to individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
In an emergency call the police on 999
Domestic Violence Helpline A Helpline service for women and men aged 16 and over  who are affected by, or perpetrators of domestic violence. Both male and female volunteers are available to offer telephone support and advice. www.dvirp.co.uk 0116 255 0004                                              
Police Domestic Abuse Incident Officer Dedicated domestic abuse investigation officers   0116 222 2222
Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd Community Outreach Service A free, confidential service for women who are have experienced, are experiencing or are at risk of domestic violence   0116 242 6440
Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd Refuge Service For women aged 16 or over, with or without children, who need somewhere safe to stay due to fear of domestic violence   0116 242 6440
Loughborough Women's Aid Outreach Service The Outreach service provides support to anyone (male or female) experiencing domestic abuse www.lwa.org.uk 01509 552549
Loughborough Women's Aid Refuge Service The refuge provides safe anonymous accomodation for all women, with or without children, who are suffering any form of domestic abuse www.lwa.org.uk 01509 237206
Pet Retreat, RSPCA A pet fostering service for specifically for pets belonging to women fleeing from domestic violence in Leicestershire, Rutland and South Lincolnshire   07910 721797
Men's Advice Line Helpline The Men's Advice Line helpline provides a range of services aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner. www.mensadviceline.org.uk 0808 801 0327
RESPECT Help and advice for perpetrators of domestic violence www.respect.uk.net 0845 122 8609
Relate Help and advice for people whose relationships are in difficulties www.relateleicestershire.org.uk 0116 254 3011
Relate2U Relate 2U is a confidential counselling service for young people, aged 11 - 25, experiencing family conflict www.relateleicestershire.org.uk 0116 222 0012
LAMPdirect The community mental health site for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. www.lampdirect.org.uk 0116 255 6286

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Last Updated:
9 April 2008
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