Violence Support Services
Select your local authority using the buttons below to find Violence Support Services in your area.
Nationwide services can be found at the bottom of the page, here.
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Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid offers the following services:-
Domestic Abuse Support Service
Intervention and Recovery Services
Children’s & Young Peoples Domestic Abuse Support
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Service
Refuge Support Services
The Farr Centre – Supporting Women, Young People and Children
Counselling Services
Educational and Learning Services
A comprehensive Volunteers Programme
Self-referral or referral by advocate, to be made via telephone or email.
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid



Derbyshire WISH is a telephone service, see how to contact below.
General Enquiries Tel: 0345 650 1202
SMaRT 24 Hour Helpline: 0345 650 5599
Email: DerbyshireWish@ncha.org.uk
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Derbyshire WISH is a supported housing project owned by NCHA (Nottingham Community Housing Association). WISH provides emergency, short-term refuge for women & children experiencing domestic abuse. All referrals for refuge and community based services are through the support line.
WISH provide:
Accommodation for women and children
A specialist children’s worker
Support planning and risk assessments tailored to meet individual needs for both adults and children
Named keyworker for each individual
Out of hours support provided by the NCHA SMaRT service
Individuals can refer themselves or be referred by an agency / professional.
All referrals are made through the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline (0800 0198668).
Derbyshire WISH


Juno Women's Aid
Telephone: 0115 9476490 (to make a referral)
24-hour Helpline: 0808 800 0340
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Work with women, children, and teens who have been affected by domestic abuse in Ashfield, Broxtowe, Gedling, Nottingham City, and Rushcliffe.
Support includes:
A 24 hour Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Freephone Domestic and Sexual abuse Helpline.
Information and advice
Drop-ins and one-to-one support
Under 18s specialist support
Healthy relationship courses and therapeutic groups
Refuge and emergency accommodation
Survivor Advocacy support service
Stalking advisory service
Family court support
Foster care for family pets
Training for healthcare professionals in domestic abuse awareness
Referrals can be made by individuals or by an advocate.
Referrals can be made by completing a form online or calling the telephone number provided.