Domestic abuse - you are not alone
If you or anyone you know are experiencing domestic abuse and feel frightened of, or controlled by, a partner, an ex-partner or family member please contact us or any of the below support services for support and advice.
If you are in any immediate danger, please contact 999.
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Allerdale Borough Council Homeless and Domestic Abuse Team
Contact the team by:
- Phone - 03031231702
- Email - homelessness@allerdale.gov.uk
- Online form
Allerdale Borough Council Housing Team offer specialist support and advice to residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, this includes a range of support such as 1:1 support, housing advice, emergency accommodation and signposting to other support services.
Other services available
Cumbria Constabulary
Call 999 if a crime is occurring or 101 for a non-emergency If calling from a mobile press 55 to make yourself heard. This will transfer your call to the Police.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free 24 hour support line, free and confidential support - 0808 200 247 .
Victim Support
(local) Monday - Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm and 24/7.
Call 0808 1689 111 or email Cumbria.Admin@victimsupport.org.uk .
ManKind
Support for male victims of domestic abuse and male victims of domestic violence from across the whole of the UK. Call 01823 334244
Safety Net
County wide service for women and men affected by domestic abuse. Call 01228 515859 .
Women Out West
Call 01946 550103 or email contactus@womenoutwest.co.uk .
Freedom Project (West Cumbria)
For women and men affected by Domestic Abuse.
Call 01942 262270 or email hope@freedom-project-west-cumbria.org.uk
