Helpline Numbers (Local & National)
Atal y Fro’s telephone number is 01446 744755.
If you are in immediate danger dial 999.
For 24 hour support you can call the All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline on 0808 80 10 800.
For other support services that are available, please see the list below.
Vale of Glamorgan Helpline Numbers
Victim Support
Offer support to victims of domestic abuse and crime who are going through the justice system and court processes.
Tel: 0808 168 9111 (Helpline)
Police Domestic Abuse Unit
Offers confidential and practical assistance and advice to all victims/ survivors of domestic abuse.
Tel: 01446 450509
Mind in the Vale
Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan works with people who experience mental distress to achieve and maintain a more fulfilling life and to play a full and equal part within the community.
Tel: 01446 730792 / 0300 123 3393 (Advice line)
Vale of Glamorgan Citizens Advice Bureau
Can provide information on the range of services available for victims/ survivors of domestic abuse and their families.
Tel: 01446 733924 (Barry) / 0344 477 2020 (Advice line)
Cymdeithas Tai Hafan
Provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable women and children. Can also provide housing across Wales.
Tel: 01446 747524
Inroads
Inroads Drugs Project is a charity which provides a free and confidential service offering information, advice and support to drug users, ex-users, their families and friends.
Tel: 01446 404040 / 02920 407407 (Advice Line)
National Helpline Numbers
National Domestic Violence Helpline
24–Hour helpline for women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. Provides access to refuge and emotional support.
Tel: 0808 2000 247
Live Fear Free Helpline
Offers free and confidential support, information, outreach, education and temporary emergency accommodation for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse.
Tel: 0808 801 0800
SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)
SARCs are specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. They offer emotional and practical support and some provide longer-term support such as counselling and advocacy.
Tel: 0808 802 9999
PetRetreat
The RSPCA’s PetRetreat service may be able to arrange for foster careers to look after your pets if you are fleeing domestic abuse. Your pet will be given a good home until you are settled and can look after it again.
Website: http://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/petretreat
Tel: 0300 123 8278
Dyn Project
Provides free confidential support to men who are experiencing domestic abuse in Wales.
Tel: 0808 801 0321 (Cardiff)
Rainbow Bridge
A UK wide service offering support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
Tel: 0300 3031 982
Forced Marriages Unit
Professional, confidential advice and assistance to those who have been or at risk of being forced into marriage in the UK or overseas. Also offers advice and assistance for friends and relatives.
Tel: 0207 008 0151
Black Association of Women Step Out (BAWSO)
Provides generic and specialist holistic services to black, minority and ethnic women.
Tel: 02920 644633 (Cardiff) / 0800 731 8147 (Helpline)
Elder Abuse Responsive
Helpline offering information, emotional support and confidentiality to those who are experiencing or worried about elder abuse.
Tel: 0808 808 8141
Childline
Advice and support line for children who may be experiencing, witnessing and living with domestic abuse.
Tel: 0800 1111
Respect
Offers information and advice to domestic abuse perpetrators, their (ex) partners, friends and family and to frontline workers who come into contact with perpetrators in their work.
Tel: 0808 802 4040
