Local domestic abuse support
Local support and guidance resources for domestic abuse.
West Mercia Women's Aid (WMWA)
If you are in, or have experienced, an abusive relationship we understand that you may be feeling frightened or confused about your situation and uncertain about what to do next. It may feel impossible to change your circumstances and that you have become isolated from your family or friends, but you are not alone, we are here to help.
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Worcester Community Trust
DAWN is a free, confidential, non-judgemental support service for any individual who lives in Wychavon, Malvern Hills and Worcester City and is experiencing, or has experienced, domestic abuse including support for men.
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Sanctuary
This is a free scheme which can allow you to remain in your home, giving you and your family confidence to feel safer and can prevent the need for you to uproot your lives by moving. This could include window locks, door locks, video doorbells etc.
For further details you can contact your local housing team:
- Bromsgrove: sanctuary@bdht.co.uk
- Redditch: housingsolutionsenquiries@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
- Wyre Forest: housingadviceteam@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
- Worcester: housingda@worcester.gov.uk
- Malvern and Wychavon: sanctuary@wychavon.gov.uk
Cranstoun
Substance misuse can often go hand in hand with domestic abuse. This may be the abuser using drugs or alcohol or the victim as a way to cope with the abuse. If you have concerns about yourself or someone else you can get further advice here: