The Women’s Domestic Abuse Helpline (WDAH) is a voluntary sector organisation funded by Manchester City Council and AGMA.
The WDAH was founded in 1978 as an organisation run by women, for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. We can offer advice, information telephone counselling and support to any woman that is being abused, has been abused or is in fear of being forced into marriage by someone they are having a relationship with, or have formerly had a relationship with. This includes partners, husband, ex-partners and family members and women in same sex relationships.
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 Abuse Helpline (WDAH) receives an average of 7,000 calls a year from women and agencies that assist women.
The WDAH works with all key agencies to support women who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse.
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, we will always phone you back.
Opening Hours Monday - Friday 10am - 4 pm excluding bank holidays, we open from 10am to 7pm on a Tuesday.
Community Helpline Language Service
Languages available: Urdu and Punjabi
Monday & Tuesday 10am - 1pm & Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
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Non-urgent email advice service.
Email:
helpline@independentchoices.org.uk
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
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