Action on Elder Abuse
W: http://elderabuse.org.uk
T: Helpline: 020 8835 9280
E: Enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk
About Us
Provides Advice and support to victims of elder abuse and their families
How to access
Self referral
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Volunteering: Yes
BT Malicious calls bureau
W: http://home.bt.com/news/bt-life/how-to-control-nuisance-and-unwanted-calls-11363906182494
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Information about how to deal with unwanted calls
How to access
Access website for further information
Blaby District Council Health and Leisure Service
W: http://www.blaby.gov.uk/resident/leisure-and-parks/keeping-fit-and-active/
T: 0116 272 7703
E: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
Chair based exercise/ Chair based yoga
How to access
Self
24hr 7 day
Forced Marriage Unit Helpline
W: https://www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage
T: 020 7008 0151
E: n/a
About Us
Helpline for those in forced marriage or being forced to marry
How to access
Self
24hr 7 days
Galop
W: http://www.galop.org.uk/news/galop-to-run-national-lgbt-domestic-violence-helpline/
T: Helpline: 0800 999 5428
E: info@galop.org.uk
About Us
The national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* (LGBT) Domestic Violence Helpline
How to access
Self
Helpline: Monday and Thursday 10am-8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-5pm. Friday 1pm-5pm. (Tuesday 1pm-5pm is Trans specific)
Juniper Lodge
W: www.juniperlodge.org.uk
T: 0116 2733 330
E: Juniper.lodge@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
About Us
Help & support for those affected by rape and sexual assault in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Forensic medical suites, Counselling etc.
How to access
Appointments made over the phone or by
telephone support.
24 Hour voicemail service. Lodge open Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm Sat & Sun 8am – 4pm
Juniper Lodge, New Parks, Leicester, LE3 6RJ
Leicester Rape Crisis Helpine
W: https://www.jasminehouse.org.uk/
T: Helpline: 0116 255 8852
E: admin@jasminehouse.org.uk
About Us
Practical support, advice and counselling for women and girls who have experienced or are experiencing rape
How to access
Self or agency referral
Helpline: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. Wednesday and Thursdays evenings 6pm-8pm
Postal address only: Leicester Rape Crisis, Leicester POBox 10158. Have to contact directly for address
Volunteering: Yes
Men’s Advice Line
W: http://mensadviceline.org.uk
T: Helpline: 0808 8010 327
E: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
About Us
Helpline giving advice and support to men experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Webchat also available
How to access
Self or on behalf of someone experiencing DV
Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm.
National Stalking Helpline
W: www.stalkinghelpline.org
T: 0300 636 0300
E: n/a
About Us
Helpline for victims of stalking and harassment.
How to access
Self
The national helpline for victims of stalking and harassment is
0300 636 0300 and is available Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm
except on Wednesday when it is available 1pm to 4pm.
PACT – Prison Advice
W: www.prisonadvice.org.uk
T: 0808 808 3444
E: info@prisonadvice.org.uk
About Us
National charity supporting those affected by imprisonment – practical and emotional support to prisoners their families and children.
How to access
Mon – Fri 10-5
Quetzal
W: http://quetzal.org.uk
T: 0333 101 4280
E: help@quetzal.org
About Us
face-to-face, telephone and online counselling services to support women recovering from childhood sexual abuse. Outreach, information and advice
How to access
Self or professional
The Quetzal Project, 14-16 Talbot Lane, Leicester, LE1 4LR
Volunteering: Yes
Refuge
W: https://www.refuge.org.uk/
T: 0808 200 247
E: helpline@refuge.org.uk
About Us
Free national DV helpline ran in partnership with Women’s Aid.
How to access
Self
24 hrs
Respect
W: www.respect.uk.net
T: 0808 802 4040
E: Webchat available
About Us
Confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned with their own violence
How to access
Self
Tues & Thurs 10-4
Rights of women
W: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
T: Various
E: info@row.org.uk
About Us
Voluntary organisation to empower women and educate them concerning them about their legal rights – information website
How to access
Self – need to call for legal information cannot give legal advice via email
UAVA
W: www.uava.org.uk
T: Helpline: 0808 80 200 28.
Text support: 07715 994 962
E: info@uava.org.uk
About Us
We are a consortium of three local specialist providers of domestic abuse and sexual violence services.
We are Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd, Free VA and Living Without Abuse. We aim to provide a simplified journey, which can be accessed by anyone who has been affected by domestic abuse and or sexual violence.
How to access
Self: Support anyone who has been affected by DA and or SA.
Helpline: Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm
Volunteering: Yes
Victim First
W: http://victimfirst.org/
T: 0800 953 9595
E: support@victimfirst.pnn.gov.uk
About Us
Supporting victims of crime and high risk anti-social behaviour. Giving them the support, they need to cope or recover from what happened. Emotional support, access to specialist support, restorative justice, mental health support, crime prevention measures and advocacy
How to access
Self. Have to be victim of crime
Victim First Mansfield house, 74 Belgrave Gate, Leicester. LE1 3GG
Women’s Aid
W: www.womensaid.org.uk
T: 0808 2000 247
E: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
About Us
Advice website – info and support for individual or on behalf of someone
How to access
Self or on behalf of someone
24 hr 7 days
Women’s Aid Federation of England, PO BOX 3245 Bristol, BS2 2EH
Action on Elder Abuse
W: http://elderabuse.org.uk
T: Helpline: 020 8835 9280
E: Enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk
About Us
Provides Advice and support to victims of elder abuse and their families
How to access
Self
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Volunteering: Yes
BT Malicious calls bureau
W: http://home.bt.com/news/bt-life/how-to-control-nuisance-and-unwanted-calls-11363906182494
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Information about how to deal with unwanted calls
How to access
Access website for further information
Forced Marriage Unit Helpline
W: https://www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage
T: 020 7008 0151
E: n/a
About Us
Helpline for those in forced marriage or being forced to marry
How to access
Self
24hr 7 days
Galop
W: http://www.galop.org.uk/news/galop-to-run-national-lgbt-domestic-violence-helpline/
T: Helpline: 0800 999 5428
E: info@galop.org.uk
About Us
The national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* (LGBT) Domestic Violence Helpline
How to access
Self
Helpline: Monday and Thursday 10am-8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-5pm. Friday 1pm-5pm. (Tuesday 1pm-5pm is Trans specific)
Juniper Lodge
W: www.juniperlodge.org.uk
T: 0116 2733 330
E: Juniper.lodge@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
About Us
Help & support for those affected by rape and sexual assault in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Forensic medical suites, Counselling etc.
How to access
Appointments made over the phone or by
telephone support.
24 Hour voicemail service. Lodge open Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm Sat & Sun 8am – 4pm
Juniper Lodge, New Parks, Leicester, LE3 6RJ
Leicester Rape Crisis Helpine
W: https://www.jasminehouse.org.uk/
T: Helpline: 0116 255 8852
E: admin@jasminehouse.org.uk
About Us
Practical support, advice and counselling for women and girls who have experienced or are experiencing rape
How to access
Self or agency referral
Helpline: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. Wednesday and Thursdays evenings 6pm-8pm
Postal address only: Leicester Rape Crisis, Leicester POBox 10158. Have to contact directly for address
Volunteering: Yes
Men’s advice line
W: http://mensadviceline.org.uk
T: Helpline: 0808 8010 327
E: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
About Us
Helpline giving advice and support to men experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Webchat also available
How to access
Self
Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm.
National Domestic Violence Freephone helpline
W: http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/
T: 0808 2000 247
E: n/a
About Us
National Domestic Violence helpline open 24 hours, staffed by fully trained female helpline support workers and volunteers
How to access
Open 24 hours a day. Call on behalf of yourself or on behalf of someone experience domestic violence
24 hr 7 days
National Stalking Helpline
W: www.stalkinghelpline.org
T: 0300 636 0300
E: n/a
About Us
Helpline for victims of stalking and harassment
How to access
Call the number provided
Opening Times
Add opening times which are: 09:30 to 16:00
Weekdays (except Wednesday 13:00 to 16:00)
Not open on bank holidays.
PACT – Prison Advice
W: www.prisonadvice.org.uk
T: 0808 808 3444
E: info@prisonadvice.org.uk
About Us
National charity supporting those affected by imprisonment – practical and emotional support to prisoners their families and children.
How to access
Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm, or email.
Quetzal
W: http://quetzal.org.uk
T: 03331014280
E: help@quetzal.org.uk
About Us
Face-to-face, telephone and online counselling services to support women recovering from childhood sexual abuse. Outreach, information and advice
How to access
Self referral or a referral by a professional on your behalf, by calling Quetzal or downloading a referral form from their website and returning via post’.
The Quetzal Project, 14-16 Talbot Lane, Leicester, LE1 4LR
Volunteering: Yes
Refuge
W: https://www.refuge.org.uk/
T: 0808 200 247
E: helpline@refuge.org.uk
About Us
Free national DV helpline ran in partnership with Women’s Aid.
How to access
Self
24hr
Respect
W: www.respect.uk.net
T: 0808 802 4040
E: Webchat available
About Us
Confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned with their own violence
How to access
Self referral
via email or phone
Tues & Thurs 10-4
Rights of women
W: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
T: Depending on what support is required, call one of their helplines which can be found here: http://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/
E: info@row.org.uk
About Us
Voluntary organisation to empower women and educate them concerning them about their legal rights – information website
How to access
Access their website and call their various helplines for more specific advice.
UAVA
W: www.uava.org.uk
T: Helpline: 0808 80 200 28.
T: Text support: 07715 994 962
E: info@uava.org.uk
About Us
We are a consortium of three local specialist providers of domestic abuse and sexual violence services.
We are Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd, Free VA and Living Without Abuse. We aim to provide a simplified journey, which can be accessed by anyone who has been affected by domestic abuse and or sexual violence.
How to access
Self: Support anyone who has been affected by DA and or SA.
Helpline: Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm
Add that emails will be responded to within 5 working days.
Volunteering: Yes
Victim First
W: http://victimfirst.org/
T: 0800 953 9595
E: support@victimfirst.pnn.gov.uk
About Us
Supporting victims of crime and high risk anti-social behaviour. Giving them the support, they need to cope or recover from what happened. Emotional support, access to specialist support, restorative justice, mental health support, crime prevention measures and advocacy
How to access
Self. Have to be victim of crime
Victim First Mansfield house, 74 Belgrave Gate, Leicester. LE1 3GG
Women’s Aid
W: https://www.womensaid.org.uk
T: 0808 2000 247
E: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
About Us
Advice website – info and support for individual or on behalf of someone
How to access
Self or on behalf of someone
24 hr 7 days
Women’s Aid Federation of England, PO BOX 3245 Bristol, BS2 2EH
Action on Elder Abuse
W: http://elderabuse.org.uk
T: Helpline: 020 8835 9280
E: Enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk
About Us
Provides Advice and support to victims of elder abuse and their families
How to access
Self
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Vounteering: Yes
BT Malicious calls bureau
W: http://home.bt.com/news/bt-life/how-to-control-nuisance-and-unwanted-calls-11363906182494
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Information about how to deal with unwanted calls
How to access
Access website for further information
First Step
W: https://firststepleicester.org.uk/contact-first-step/
T: 01162 548535
E: contact@firststepleicester.org.uk
About Us
Adult Male survivors of child sex abuse
How to access
Self
Alliance House,
6 Bishop Street,
Leicester,
LE1 6AF,
Forced Marriage Unit Helpline
W: https://www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage
T: 020 7008 0151
E: n/a
About Us
Helpline for those in forced marriage or being forced to marry
How to access
Self
24hr 7 days
Galop
W: http://www.galop.org.uk/news/galop-to-run-national-lgbt-domestic-violence-helpline/
T: Helpline: 0800 999 5428
E: info@galop.org.uk
About Us
The national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* (LGBT) Domestic Violence Helpline
How to access
Self
Helpline: Monday and Thursday 10am-8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-5pm. Friday 1pm-5pm. (Tuesday 1pm-5pm is Trans specific)
Jenkins Centre
W: www.freeva.org.uk or www.respect.uk.net
T: 0116 254 0101
E: info@jenkinscentre.org
About Us
Support for those who want to change their own abusive behaviour through one-to-one and group work
How to access
Self/Book appointment
Juniper Lodge
W: www.juniperlodge.org.uk
T: 0116 2733 330
E: Juniper.lodge@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
About Us
Help & support for those affected by rape and sexual assault in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Forensic medical suites, Counselling etc.
How to access
Appointments made over the phone or by
telephone support.
24 Hour voicemail service. Lodge open Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm Sat & Sun 8am – 4pm
Juniper Lodge, New Parks, Leicester, LE3 6RJ
Leicester Rape Crisis Helpine
W: https://www.jasminehouse.org.uk/
T: Helpline: 0116 255 8852
E: admin@jasminehouse.org.uk
About Us
Practical support, advice and counselling for women and girls who have experienced or are experiencing rape
How to access
Self or agency referral
Helpline: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. Wednesday and Thursdays evenings 6pm-8pm
Postal address only:Leicester Rape Crisis, Leicester POBox 10158. Have to contact directly for address
Volunteering: Yes
Men’s advice line
W: http://mensadviceline.org.uk
T: Helpline: 0808 8010 327
E: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
About Us
Helpline giving advice and support to men experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Webchat also available
How to access
Self
Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm.
National Domestic Violence Freephone helpline
W: http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/
T: 0808 2000 247
E: n/a
About Us
Helpline 24hr 7 days
How to access
Self or on behalf of someone experiencing DV
24 hr 7 days
National Stalking Helpline
W: www.stalkinghelpline.org
T: 0300 636 0300
E: n/a
About Us
Helpline for victims of stalking and harassment
How to access
Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, except on Wednesday when it is available 1pm to 4pm.
PACT – Prison Advice
W: www.prisonadvice.org.uk
T: 0808 808 3444
E: info@prisonadvice.org.uk
About Us
National charity supporting those affected by imprisonment – practical and emotional support to prisoners their families and children.
How to access
Mon – Fri 10-5
Quetzal
W: http://quetzal.org.uk
T: 03331014280
E: help@quetzal.org
About Us
face-to-face, telephone and online counselling services to support women recovering from childhood sexual abuse. Outreach, information and advice
How to access
Self or Professional
The Quetzal Project, 14-16 Talbot Lane, Leicester, LE1 4LR
Volunteering: Yes
Refuge
W: https://www.refuge.org.uk/
T: 0808 200 247
E: helpline@refuge.org.uk
About Us
Free national DV helpline ran in partnership with Women’s Aid.
How to access
Self
24hr
Respect
W: www.readingagency.org.uk/readingwell
T: 0808 802 4040
E: Webchat available
About Us
Confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned with their own violence
How to access
Self referral
via email or phone
Tues & Thurs 10-4
Rights of women
W: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
T: Various
E: info@row.org.uk
About Us
Voluntary organisation to empower women and educate them concerning them about their legal rights – information website
How to access
Self – need to call for legal information cannot give legal advice via email
Trust Sexual health
W: www.tradesexualhealth.com
T: 0116 254 1747
E: info@tradsexualhealth.com
About Us
Provides sexual health promotion and HIV prevention services for men who have sex with men, includes health promotion, outreach, 1-2-1 support, community-based HIV testing, and training for organisations.
How to access
Self
2nd Floor, 27 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, LE1 6AS
UAVA
W: www.uava.org.uk
T: Helpline: 0808 80 200 28.
Text support: 07715 994 962
E: info@uava.org.uk
About Us
We are a consortium of three local specialist providers of domestic abuse and sexual violence services.
We are Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd, Free VA and Living Without Abuse. We aim to provide a simplified journey, which can be accessed by anyone who has been affected by domestic abuse and or sexual violence.
How to access
Self: Support anyone who has been affected by DA and or SA.
Helpline: Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm
Volunteering: Yes
Victim First
W: http://victimfirst.org/
T: 0800 953 9595
E: support@victimfirst.pnn.gov.uk
About Us
Supporting victims of crime and high risk anti-social behaviour. Giving them the support, they need to cope or recover from what happened. Emotional support, access to specialist support, restorative justice, mental health support, crime prevention measures and advocacy
How to access
Self. Have to be victim of crime
Victim First Mansfield house, 74 Belgrave Gate, Leicester. LE1 3GG
Women’s Aid
W: https://www.womensaid.org.uk
T: 0808 2000 247
E: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
About Us
Advice website – info and support for individual or on behalf of someone
How to access
Self or on behalf of someone
24 hr 7 days
Women’s Aid Federation of England, PO BOX 3245 Bristol, BS2 2EH
Zinthiya Trust
W: www.zinthiyatrust.wordpress.com
T: 0116 254 5168
E: zinthiya.trust@gmail.com
About Us
Offers support to women and families from disadvantaged backgrounds, such as those who may have found their way into crime, sex work, long term unemployment or those that are homeless or victims of domestic violence.
How to access
Self referral
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
12 Bishop Street,
Leicester, LE1 6AF
Volunteering: Yes
Mission Statement
To help those in need across Leicester and to help access services.
Contact Us
Life Links, 60 Charles Street
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FB
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