Domestic abuse
Local contacts
If you are planning to leave an abusive relationship, have left one in the past or need advice related to abuse, you can contact any of these local agencies.
Norfolk Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (NIDAS)*
NIDAS offers joined up domestic abuse support in Norfolk. They offer free confidential advice, information on the signs of domestic abuse and how they can offer support.
- Opening hours: weekdays 9am to 6:30pm, weekends 9am to 3pm
- Call: 0300 561 0555
- Text: 07860 063 464
- Out of hours: 0808 2000 247
- Visit: www.nidasnorfolk.co.uk
If you’re in immediate danger, always call 999.
Leeway Support
Leeway Support is a Norfolk based charity for all victims of domestic abuse.
- Call: 0300 561 0077 (24 hours)
- Visit: www.leewaysupport.org (quick exit button available)
The Harbour Centre
The Harbour Centre Sexual Assault Referral Centre.*
- Call: 0845 456 4810
The Sue Lambert Trust
The Sue Lambert Trust, for survivors of sexual abuse.
- Call: 01603 622406
- Visit: www.suelamberttrust.org
Women's Aid
Women's Aid is a national organisation working against domestic abuse until women and children are safe.
Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care
Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care covers all of Norfolk and Suffolk. Providing free, confidential support service to help victims and witnesses of crime.
NHS 111
NHS 111 online can help if you have a medical problem and you're not sure what to do. Or you can ring 111 direct.
Dawn’s New Horizon
Dawn's New Horizon supports male and female victims of Domestic Violence. Provides a ‘one stop shop’ information and support service over the phone, online and face to face in the Broadland district of Norwich.
HERON
HERON provides local health information for Norfolk.
Orwell Housing
Orwell Housing provides a specialist domestic abuse worker in our Help Hub. Requests for support into this service can be made on 01508 533933 or the Help Hub.
- Blossom House 0845 463 4142
- Lily House 0845 463 1314
- Haven House 0845 467 4876
Haven Project
Haven Project Orwell refuge services, South Norfolk.
Emergency accommodation for females only. Community support for men and women.
- Call: 0845 467 4876 - support line 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday
- Email: havenproject@orwell-housing.co.uk
Norfolk Constabulary
Call 101 the Police non-emergency number* for Norfolk Constabulary.
* translation services are available.
Are you worried about your behaviour - who to contact?
Advice on behaviour is available from Norfolk County Council
The Change Project deliver Domestic Abuse Prevention Programmes
Respect
Respect - develop safe, effective work with perpetrators, male victims, and young people using violence in their close relationships.