The Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline is a voluntary sector organisation funded by Manchester City Council and AGMA.
We were founded in 1978 as an organisation run by women, for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse or whose children are being abused. We can offer advice, information telephone counselling and support to any woman that is being abused or has been abused by someone they are having a relationship with, or have formerly had a relationship with. This includes partners, ex-partners and family members and women in same sex relationship.
We can act as a referral point for refuges, safe houses and other agencies that assist women. The Helpline can access refuge provision for women across the UK through the Women’s Aid network of refuges. We can signpost women to relevant local agencies such as solicitors and outreach workers and support groups. The Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline (WDVH) receives an average of 8,000 calls a year from women and agencies that assist women.
The WDVH works with all key agencies to support women who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse.
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The Helpline is confidential and women do not have to give their name.
Helpline no: 0161 636 7525
Remember that someone else may have access to your telephone bills that may be itemised. If you don’t want people at home to know you have rung the Helpline, ring from a friend’s house or a phone box.
Opening Hours Monday - Friday 10am - 4 pm excluding bank holidays. From the 13th January 2009: we will also be open from 10am to 7pm - Tuesdays only.
Community Helpline Language Service
Languages available: Urdu and Punjabi
Monday & Tuesday 10am - 1pm & Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Non-urgent email advice service
We will respond to your email within three working days. We can only offer limited information by email as we don't have the resources to provide in-depth information in this way. If you require an urgent response or need in-depth support please call the Helpline on 0161 636 7525. When you email us it's very important that you specify when and if it's safe to respond and to which email address. Your safety is our main concern. If you are in danger and need urgent assistance then phone the police on 999 |
