ARCH North East is a registered charity based in Teesside. ARCH offers a free and confidential counselling service. Our Independent Sexual Violence Advisers support people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse. We listen, support and believe and we also understand that it…
The Blossom Project provides targeted support for young women aged 16-24 living in the Stockton-On-Tees area who are at significant risk of poor outcomes due to a range of vulnerabilities and complex needs. A key aspiration of the project is to prevent the exploitation of vulnerability…
The Care Quality Commission is the independent health and social care regulator for England. They look at the joined up picture of health and social care. Their aim is to ensure better care for everyone in hospital, in a care home and at home. CQC regulate care provided by…
Cleveland Fire Brigade's number one priority is protecting our communities. To do this we offer a range of services that provide advice and support such as: Keeping people safe within their homes Keeping people safe on our roads Reduce fires and anti-social behaviour Improve health…
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) were introduced in 2009 and are a part of the Mental Capacity Act (2005). They were introduced to prevent breaches to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), and specifically Article 5 of the ECHR which states that: Everyone…
This page provides further information about domestic abuse, where to find help and other useful information. If you are in immediate danger please call 999 • What is Domestic Abuse • How do I cover my tracks online? • Where can I find help and…
EVA Women’s Aid and Rape Support Centre, is a women only organisation, independent of the Criminal Justice System, statutory agencies and other private companies. We are both Women’s Aid and Rape Support Centres providing a range of free, confidential and non-judgemental specialist support services for…
What is a Forced Marriage? A forced marriage is a marriage where one or both people do not consent to the marriage and pressure or abuse is used. The pressure put on people to marry against their will may be: Physical – for example, threats,…
Galop is the UK’s only specialist LGBT+ anti-violence charity. Our mission is to make life just, fair and safe for LGBT+ people. Galop is an independent organisation and our services are confidential and free. We provide advice, support and advocacy to people who have experienced:-…
The Halo Project is a specialist confidential service and support for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women and girls, plus advice for agencies for HBV/FM/FGM. The Halo Project has been set up specifically to support victims suffering abuse in the name of honour and…
Harbour is a Domestic Abuse Service which operates across Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool County Durham and North Tyneside.In the Stockton area, the organisation offers an adult support service, a children's support service, refuge, a preventions programme and Group Programmes. The refuges are open to women and children fleeing…
Do you care for someone who has dementia and worry that they might go missing? The Herbert Protocol is here to help find them if they do. Nothing is more worrying or distressing than when a loved one or friend goes missing or doesn't return…
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app, launched in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know. The app is also designed to be used by…
Hollie Guard is a smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection. If you are in danger all you have to do is shake or tap your phone and Hollie Guard automatically sends your location and audio/video evidence to your designated contacts. Hollie Guard is…
The ManKind Initiative was the first charity in Great Britain to support male victims of domestic abuse. Our confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and male victims of domestic violence across the UK. Male victims can be of any social or…
Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline, email and web chat service for male victims of domestic abuse. We offer advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and signpost to other vital services that help men keep themselves (and their children) safe. We…
What is “Message in a Bottle?” The Lions Message in a Bottle is a simple idea that encourages people to keep their medical details in a common place where they can easily be found in an emergency. How does it work? The information is kept…
The National Centre for Domestic Violence was established in 2003 to help survivors of domestic violence and abuse obtain protection against an abuser, as well as offering services to the police, probation service, domestic abuse agency workers, the legal profession and judiciary. We specialise in…
The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. The Helpline can give support, help and information over the…
Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted behaviour that causes you to feel distressed or scared. It can be perpetrated by men or women. The National Stalking Helpline is run by Suzy Lamplugh Trust. You can call our helpline on 0808 802 0300. Calls are free…
