National Services
Name | Description | Website | Phone Number | Other contact options |
Mankind | Support and information for men who are subject to domestic abuse and violence. Will also offer support to family and friends. |
| 01823 334244 | Email: admin@mkcharity.org |
Refuge | 24 hour service which offers a variety of services including refuges, advocacy, outreach and a Helpline |
| 0808 2000 247 | Email: helpline@refuge.org.uk |
Rights of Women | Legal support and advice for females on issues such as domestic abuse, contact and housing. |
| 0207 251 6577 |
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline | Freephone 24 hour domestic abuse Helpline, run in partnership with Refuge and Women’s Aid. | www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk(can be hidden on the browser) | 0808 2000 247 |
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Local Services
Name | Description | Website | Phone Number | Other contact options |
Wish Centre | Is often the first point of contact for people in Blackburn with Darwen who are experiencing domestic abuse. Fully qualified staff can offer support and options, including access to refuges, legal support, counselling, children’s therapeutic services, outreach community services and support for victims of Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence. | www.thewishcentre.org
| 01254 260465 | Email: info@thewishcentre.org |
Clare’s Law (Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) | This scheme gives any member of the public the right to ask the police if their partner may pose a risk to them. It also allows a member of the public to make an enquiry into the partner of a close friend or relative. Contact Lancashire Police on 101 | www.lancashire.police.uk
| 0300 123660 | Text 82111 |