Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse can be very distressing and destroy self-confidence and self esteem. It may help to talk to someone about what is happening to you or what has happened to you in the past.

• The Northern Sunflower Centre
  Emotional support and practical advice to victims of domestic abuse, including practical support: alarms, mobile phones and safety planning, legal advice, and support for children  Services are free, confidential and provided in a non-judgemental manner. 
  Tel: 01536 204691 email: info@sunflowercentre-northern.org or visit their website: www.sunflowercentre-northern.org

• Corby Women's Centre
  Free and confidential services including counselling, crisis response, emotional support (no appointment necessary), 6 weekly drop-in sessions, a legal advice clinic, and holistic therapies offered at reduced rates. 45 Queens Square, Corby (above Boots, next to the library). tel:01536 263156 email: info@corbywomenscentre.co.uk

• Victim Support (Northern Branch)
  offering emotional and practical support and information by telephone or in a safe environment. 4 London Road, Kettering
  tel: 01536 417119.

• Victim Care Team
  tel: 01604 603477.

• Witness Service
  Wellingborough/Kettering/Corby
  tel: 01933 443688

• National Victim Support Line
  tel: 0845 3030 900

• Rape and Incest Crisis
  4 St Giles terrace, Northampton.
  tel: 01604 250721 or visit their website

• Samaritans (Kettering)
  111 Montagu Street, Kettering
  tel: 01536 416999 or visit their website
  

• Samaritans National Helpline
  tel: 0845 790 9090

• Northamptonshire Lesbian, Gay & Bi Sexual Alliance
  tel: 01604 619870
  

• Broken Rainbow - Lesbian, Gay, Bi Sexual and Trangender Domestic Violence Forum
  tel: 0300 999 LGBT (5428) or visit www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

• Men's Advice Line
  provides a range of services aimed at primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner.
  tel: 0808 801 0327 or visit their website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

• Mind (Kettering)
  49-51 Russell Street, Kettering, Northants NN16 OEN
  tel: 01536 523216

• Service Six (Wellingborough) Support for 12-25 year olds in Northamptonshire
  tel: 01933 226615 text: 07833305273 or visit their website: www.servicesix.co.uk