ADULTS, CHILDREN & GENERAL HELPLINES
In the first instance, if you or someone else are in immediate danger please call 999
If you can’t speak, cough, or tap the handset then press 55 on your phone – the police will know it’s an emergency.
WHERE TO GET HELP
ADULTS
National Domestic Abuse 24 hour helpline: If you are experiencing domestic abuse, call 0808 2000 247
Rape crisis: 0808 802 9999 www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Suzy Lamplugh Trust. Support for victims of stalking & advice on lone working: 0808 802 0300 www.suzylamplugh.org
Men’s advice line: 0808 8010327
Hourglass: Hourglass believes in safer ageing and stopping abuse for the elderly. 0808 808 8141 Lines open 24/7. wearehourglass.org
Adult Social Services: 03000 41 61 61
Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Service (DAVSS) - West Kent
DAVSS is an award-winning community-based charity supporting any victims (aged 16 and above) of domestic abuse, who are living in West Kent (including Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling, and Tunbridge Wells council areas.)
Help Line Telephone: 01892 570538 10am to 1pm from Monday to Friday (Messages may be left outside these hours and will be responded to as soon as possible.)
For all non-helpline enquiries please call: 01892 502074
Email: office@davss.org.uk
If you wish to make a referral please go to: www.davss.org.uk/referral/
Safe Spaces
Safe Spaces is an independent and confidential support service for adults who have been abused by someone in the Church. If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can support you.
Free helpline: 0300 303 1056
Victim Support
In Kent and Medway you can access domestic abuse services by contacting Victim Support for assessment and referral to your local service by calling 0808 168 9111 or using the Live Chat facility.
The phone line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Visit: www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/kent/
CHILDREN
Childline: 0800 1111: If you are a child or a young person and are worried about anything, then call free, 24 hours. www.childline.org.uk
NSPCC [National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children: 0808 800 5000 (free 24hours) Child protection helpline. Phone if worried about a child. www.nspcc.org.uk
Stop it now: 0808 1000 900 Helps to prevent child sex abuse.
Child Social Services: 03000 41 11 11
GENERAL HELPLINES
Samaritans: If you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to, call 08457 909090 (open 24 hours)
Cruise bereavement helpline: 0808 808 1677
https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/community-services/get-domestic-abuse-support-1/2
Reporting concerns is not always easy but it is very important you do so.
Your concerns will be taken seriously and acted upon.
To discuss these matters further or to ask for advice, please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer, 01732 770962 x 42 or pso@tonbridgeparishchurch.org