REFERRALS

Who we support:

Individuals and families affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.
Adults, young people, and children who have experienced or been impacted by abuse.
Parents and carers who require support to understand and respond to the impact of trauma on themselves and their children.
Individuals who are seeking emotional support, recovery-focused intervention, confidence building, and help moving forward after abuse.
People living in Cornwall and the surrounding areas, including some areas of Devon.

We are not:

An emergency crisis response service.
A replacement for statutory services such as social care, emergency mental health services, or emergency accommodation providers.
A specialist medical or psychiatric service.
Able to provide immediate crisis intervention where there is an immediate risk of harm.

In case of emergencies, please call 999 call: if you are in danger and it’s not safe to talk on the phone, you can call 999 and then press 55 for help without speaking.

Other helplines:

National Domestic Violence Helpline, 24/7: 0808 2000 247

First Light, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Recovery Service, 0300 777 4777

Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly SARC, Sexual Assault Referral Centres, 0300 303 4626

Women’s Aid’s online chat https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/

LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline (opening hours): 0800 999 5428

Men’s Advice Line (opening hours): 0808 801 0327 Respect perpetrator helpline (opening hours): 0808 8024040