If you have experienced abuse of any kind you may wish to speak with a professional. Services are available to provide support around domestic or sexual abuse.
Women's Aid
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation we provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
Visit the Women's Aid website.
We Stand
We Stand offers a range of support services and information for families affected by child sexual abuse. All services are accessed via our national helpline. We Stand offers a range of support services and information for families affected by child sexual abuse. All services are accessed via their national helpline on 0800 980 1958 or self referral via the website.
Respect Men's Advice Line
The helpline for men and anyone who identifies as trans, who is a victim of domestic abuse.
Visit the Respect Men's Advice Line website.
Eighteen And Under
Eighteen And Under offer information and support to young people who have been abused in any way.
Visit the Eighteen And Under website.
Karma Nirvana
Karma Nirvana provide practical and emotional support to male and female victims of forced marriage and honour based abuse across the UK. Please visit their website or call the helpline on 0800 5999 247 (Open 9am – 5pm Monday-Friday).
Visit the Karma Nirvana website.
Refuge
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. The national domestic violence helpline is a 24 hour freephone. Please call 0808 2000 247.
Mosac
Mosac charity was established to help all non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused including national advocacy. Mosac offer a confidential, supportive, non-judgemental and informative national helpline to all non-abusing parents and carers. Lines are open daily from 10am to 2pm (Monday, Thursday and Friday) and 10am to 6pm (Tuesday and Wednesday) on 0800 980 1958.
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC Cheshire and Merseyside) provide support for any adult or child affected by sexual violence on 0330 363 0063 or via the website.
Visit the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre website.
CEASE Domestic Abuse Support
CEASE Domestic Abuse Support service for young people. This service is available across the whole of Cheshire to all secondary schools, colleges and universities. The service offers both an educational awareness programme and mentoring for those who have or are witnessing domestic abuse at home or have been in unhealthy and controlling relationships themselves. Referrals are made by education providers.
Visit the CEASE Domestic Abuse Support website
Cheshire Without Abuse
Cheshire Without Abuse is a Cheshire based charity supporting families affected by domestic abuse. They run the Lily Jones Support Centre, where families can access drop-in advice, legal clinics and a range of support groups and recovery programmes. They also offer counselling and specialist children’s support programmes. Please visit the website for more information or call their 24-hour domestic abuse hub on 0300 123 5101 at any time (or dial 01270 250390 if you’re calling from another area).
Visit the Cheshire Without Abuse website
St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), available to the residents of Cheshire, offer forensic and medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.
Visit the St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) website
Survive
Survive is a charity established to relieve the mental, physical and spiritual suffering caused by all types of abuse. Survive specialise in sexual abuse including rape and provide education and training for those working to alleviate the damaging effects of this abuse.
Open The Door Cheshire
Open The Door Cheshire - are you or someone you know in a relationship which doesn’t quite feel right? You can access support via the website.