You can find contact details for groups and organisations who may be able to help you if you are the victim of domestic violence on this page.
The page is split into three sections: voluntary and statutory organisations; helplines; and websites.
Remember: in an emergency, always dial 999.
Voluntary and statutory organisations
Imkaan
Imkaan offer support for Asian women.
76 Brewer Street
London W1S 9TX
tel: 020 7250 3933
email: info@nawp.org
Lewisham Police Community Safety Unit
43 Lewisham High Street,
Lewisham SE13 5JZ.
tel: 020 8284 8546/8377
(Follow the link on the right for further details.)
Lewisham Victim Support
Lewisham Victim Support offer practical advice and support. They also have a list of local solicitors.
300 Sangley Road
Catford SE6 2JT
tel: 020 8698 4583
(Follow the link on the right for further details.)
Mozaic Project
This group can offer advocacy and make referrals to other specialised services.
Guys and St Thomas Hospital
Lloyd Clinic
St Thomas Street SE1 9RT
tel: 020 7188 7710
Southall Black Sisters
Southall Black Sisters offer advice for Black and Asian women.
21 Avenue Road
Southall
Middlesex UB1 3BL
tel: 020 8571 9595
Women Against Domestic Violence Project
This group can offer advice, counselling and advocacy.
170 Community Project
170 New Cross Road
Lewisham SE14 5AA
tel: 020 7252 8518 (Tuesday - Friday)
tel: 020 7732 9716 (Monday - Friday)
Young Women’s Resource Project
This group has a mentoring scheme, and offers group work.
308 Brownhill Road
Catford SE6 1AU
tel: 020 8698 6675
Helplines
Childline
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK.
tel: 0800 1111
National Child Protection Helpline (NSPCC)
The NSPCC Helpline is a confidential and free service open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
tel: 0808 800 5000
email: help@nspcc.org.uk
(Follow the link on the right for further details.)
National Victim Support
Victim Support is the national charity which helps people affected by crime.
tel: 0845 303 0900
(Follow the link on the right for further details.)
Refuge Community Outreach Project
This group offers a range of support for Vietnamese, Asian, Somali and Turkish Women experiencing domestic violence including one to one support, advocacy, interpreting, training and group sessions.
tel: 020 8694 2707
Websites
BBC - domestic violence
This section of the BBC site has information, help and support for anyone affected by domestic violence. (Follow the link on the right for further details.)
Refuge
Refuge offers emergency accommodation and practical and emotional support for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
(Follow the link on the right for further details.)
Rights of Women
Rights of Women works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights.
(Follow the link on the right for further details.)
Women's Aid
Offer support, advice and information on all aspects of domestic violence.
(Follow the link on the right for further details.)