When Home is Not a Safe Space

Self-isolation can be a difficult period of time, especially for those whose home may not be a safe space.

Many helplines including those who support Domestic Violence and LGBT+ Charities have seen calls doubling as worringly people are seeking support as they are stuck self-isolating with abusive family and partners.

There is also a wide range of support services that we work closely with to support victims of domestic abuse.

These services are available across our force area and offer fantastic support to victims in need of advice and information.

Area specific:

Northumberland
DASN – Domestic Abuse Service Northumberland
01670 820199

North Tyneside
Harbour
0191 2513305

Gateshead
Domestic Abuse Team Gateshead
0191 4333333

Newcastle
NIDAS- Newcastle Integrated DA Services
0191 2146501

South Tyneside
Impact Family Services
0737 5788835

Sunderland
Wearside Women In Need
0800 0665555

General:

Angelou Centre
(support for BME/refuges)
0191 2260394

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000247

Men’s Advice Line
0808 8010327

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 9995428