Domestic abuse services
About the directory
South Tyneside's Community Safety Partnership has produced this directory as a practical resource for professionals who work with adults and children affected by domestic violence and abuse, and for those who have themselves experienced, or are experiencing, domestic abuse.
It provides information about what support is available to those affected by domestic violence and abuse in South Tyneside.
If you have any comments on this directory then please contact community.safety@southtyneside.gov.uk
This directory is also available to download in PDF format South Tyneside Domestic Violence and Abuse Guide and Service Directory.
If you know someone who needs this information in a different format, for example large print, Braille or a different language, please call South Tyneside Council's Marketing and Communications team on 0191 424 7385.
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Offers support to minority ethnic women.
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Address:
124-126 Ocean Road
South Shields
NE33 2JF
- Contact number: 0191 4564147
Changing Lives GAP / MAP provides assertive outreach to vulnerable men and women who are involved in sex work or at risk of being sexually exploited, and are over the age of 16.
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Address:
Central Office
Unit D13 Marquis Court
10th Avenue West Team Valley
Gateshead
NE11 0RU
- Contact number: 0191 273 8891
Provides support to women victims of domestic violence on issues relating to housing, legal protection, welfare benefits and children.
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Address:
Chinese Information and Advice Centre
Basement
2 Gerrard Place
London
W1D 5PB
- Contact number: 0300 201 1868
Ear 4 U Children's Service provides support and advice for children, aged 5 - 11 who have witnessed and been affected by domestic abuse.
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Address:
17 Beach Road
South Shields
NE33 2QA
- Contact number: 0191 456 7577
Elder Abuse Response Line offers a confidential helpline.
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Address:
Action on Elder Abuse
PO Box 60001
SW16 9BY
- Contact number: 0808 808 8141 - confidential and free
Provides advice and support to victims of forced marriage as well as to professionals dealing with cases.
- Contact number: 0207 008 0151
Galop provides emotional and practical support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people experiencing domestic abuse.
- Contact number: 0800 999 5428
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Address:
Vanguard Suite
307a Broadcasting House
Middlesbrough
TS1 5JA
- Contact number: 01642 683 045 / 08081 788 424 (emergencies only)
This service provides advice and assistance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or are unable to remain in their current home.
Impact Family Services provides a range of services for adults and children who are experiencing a difficult time due to separation, divorce or domestic abuse.
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Address:
17 Beach Road
South Shields
NE33 2QA
Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom
- Contact number: 0191 456 7577
Provides crisis intervention, support, advice and information to high risk victims of domestic abuse (male and female, including those in same sex relationships) whether you are still in a relationship or are separated from your partner.
- Contact number: 0191 456 7577 / 07545208670 / 07545208671
A confidential and untraceable helpline service, which supports Jewish women and their children who are sufferers of domestic violence.
- Contact number: 0800 591 203
The ManKind Initiative is a charity offering information and support to men who are victims of domestic abuse or violence.
- Contact number: 01823 334 244
Men's Advice Line provides confidential support for any man experiencing domestic violence or abuse
- Contact number: 0808 801 0327
Provides practical advice and support to men who have been abused.
- Contact number: 0333 567 0556
Provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence.
- Contact number: 0800 970 2070
Provides a service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
- Contact number: 0808 2000 247
Provides information and guidance on the law, how to report stalking, gathering evidence, staying safe and reducing the risk.
- Contact number: 0808 802 0300
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Address:
Millbank
Station Road
South Shields
NE33 1RR
- Contact number: 0800 599 9365
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Address:
Millbank
Station Road
South Shields
NE33 1RR
- Contact number: 101 (Ask for Protecting Vulnerable People)
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Address:
17 Beach Road
South Shields
NE33 2QA
Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom
- Contact number: 0191 456 7577
Places for People offers advice and support as well as providing safe, temporary and emergency accommodation to women, with or without children, at risk of domestic abuse.
- Contact number: 0191 454 8257
Provides Polish people who are experiencing domestic violence with a confidential contact, which will allow them to talk about their situation in their native language and to obtain information about available help and support.
- Contact number: 0800 061 4004
Provides information, support and counselling to girls and women, aged 13 and over, who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any times in their lives.
- Contact number: 0800 035 2794 (RCTN Helpline)
Free, confidential counselling, support and advice service for women aged 16 and over.
- Contact number: 0191 221 9222
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Address:
MEA House
Ellison Place
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8XS
Tyne and Wear
- Contact number: 0191 232 9109
A confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned about their violence and/or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.
- Contact number: 0808 802 40 40
Restart provides confidential, non-judgemental support to those who are experiencing all forms of Domestic Abuse and are living and working in the Borough of South Tyneside.
If the fear of domestic abuse is making you think about moving, the Sanctuary Scheme could make it possible for you to stay living safely in your own home, if the perpetrator no longer lives there.
- Contact number: 0300 123 66 33 (South Tyneside Homes)
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Address:
Stanhope Parade
South Shields
NE33 4BA
Tyne and Wear