Abuse
Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership
The Partnership brings together key agencies across Bedfordshire to raise awareness, to deliver services and to work together to improve our local response to domestic abuse.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
Website: bedsdv.org.uk
Men's Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).
Telephone: 0808 801 0327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
The Emerald Centre
The Emerald Centre SARC offers free support and practical help to anyone in Bedfordshire and Luton who has experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse.
Telephone: 01234 897504
Website: www.emeraldcentre.org
Rape Crisis UK
Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW) is a feminist organisation that supports the work of Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales. They also raise awareness and understanding of sexual violence and abuse in all its forms.
Find your nearest rape crisis centre.
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
ManKind Initiative
ManKind Initiative’s confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK who are suffering this abuse from their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner).
Telephone: 01823 334244
Website: www.mankind.org.uk
Galop - National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse. Abuse isn’t always physical- it can be psychological, emotional, financial and sexual too. Speak out, don’t suffer in silence.
Telephone: 0800 999 5428
Website: www.galop.org.uk
Email: help@galop.org.uk
Women's Aid
Women’s Aid are a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
Bedford Women's Centre
Bedford Womens Centre is based in the Raleigh Centre which is in the Cauldwell ward of Bedford on Ampthill Road. Their aim is to support women in the community to improve the quality of life for them and their families.
Telephone: 01234 316801
Website: bedfordwomenscentre.org.uk