Where to get help
We all struggle from time to time, and it's good to know where we can go to ask for help. Here's some of the places we know about. We're a Coventry church so most of these resources are either national or specific to the Coventry and Warwickshire area.If you're worried about a child or vulnerable adult:
Police - Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm.
Coventry Social Care - 024 7683 2222
Solihull Social Care - 0121 605 6080
Warwickshire Social Care - 01926 886 922
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Childline - 0800 1111
National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse - 0808 808 8141
Loads of safeguarding resources on the Coventry Diocese Website - Click here
Domestic Violence
Coventry Haven
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hour free number)
Emergency Duty Team: 02476 832 222 if in urgent need of refuge outside office hours.
E-Mail: info@coventryhaven.co.uk.
Website: www.coventryhaven.co.uk
A charity run by women for women. Their aim is to help women and their children who have experienced, or are experiencing, domestic abuse in any form to free them from the situation they are in. They do this by providing safe housing and a range of support services, before, during and after leaving their abusive partner/family member. They will assist you through your whole journey. They support all women irrespective of whether they want to leave the relationship or not, older women, younger women, historic or current abuse. They will assist you with any other issues you may be experiencing alongside your abuse, for example surrounding: immigration, discrimination, disability, LGBT, housing, debt management, alcohol and drug abuse, multiple needs, or no recourse to public funds (NRPF). These services are run by staff and volunteers and are free of charge.
Refuge Domestic Violence Service - Warwickshire
Helpline: 0800 408 1552 (Monday-Friday 8:30am-8:30pm; Saturday 10am-4pm)
Email: DVSW@refuge.org.uk
If you are experiencing domestic violence in Warwickshire, Refuge’s Domestic Violence Service Warwickshire can support you and your children to keep safe. It is a county-wide service which provides support to women, men and children experiencing domestic violence in Warwickshire.
Warwickshire Domestic Abuse Counselling Service:
Telephone: 02476 351137
The service is available to female and male victims of domestic abuse and also to perpetrators. N.B. due to cuts, a free service is only available to residents of Nuneaton, Bedworth and Stratford town. A payable service is offered to residents of Leamington, Warwick and Rugby.
Counselling Services
Warwickshire Domestic Abuse Counselling Service:
Telephone: 02476 351137
The service is available to female and male victims of domestic abuse and also to perpetrators. N.B. due to cuts, a free service is only available to residents of Nuneaton, Bedworth and Stratford town. A payable service is offered to residents of Leamington, Warwick and Rugby.
The Lighthouse – Counselling for Coventry and Warwickshire
Helpline: 02476 440095.
Website: www.lighthousechristiancare.co.uk
A Christian-based charity which provides a general counselling service to the whole community irrespective of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, belief and social background. Counselling provided for depression, anxiety, sexual problems (including abuse victims), eating disorders, problems with anger, bereavement, terminal illness and all types of relationship difficulties.
The Lighthouse – Counselling for Coventry and Warwickshire
Helpline: 02476 440095.
Website: www.lighthousechristiancare.co.uk
A Christian-based charity which provides a general counselling service to the whole community irrespective of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, belief and social background. Counselling provided for depression, anxiety, sexual problems (including abuse victims), eating disorders, problems with anger, bereavement, terminal illness and all types of relationship difficulties.