Bury St Edmunds Women’s Aid Centre
Bury St Edmunds Womens Aid Centre (the Refuge) was established in 1974 to provide safety and support for women and children experiencing Domestic Abuse.
***CORONA VIRUS UPDATE***
Bury St Edmunds Women’s Aid Centre Helpline 01284 753085
Here at Women’s Aid we recognise that the current government guidance around self-isolation and schools closing until further notice is going to be an extremely worrying situation for those experiencing domestic abuse. For some, home is not the safe place it should be and having little to no contact with the outside world can feel very unsafe.
Although we are running limited services, we are still available for advice and support.
Should any women, children and young people need any advice and support in relation to Domestic Abuse please find useful contact numbers and websites below.
The following helplines can offer telephone advice.
Bury St Edmunds Women’s Aid – 01284 753085
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
The Mix (information and support for those under 25) – 0808 808 4994
If calling is not an option, online support may be safe and can be accessed through the Women’s Aid website. There is also an instant messaging service, which is available between the hours of 10am and 12pm.
For children and young people there are several websites that may be of use –
In an emergency the advice is to call 999
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Should I call?
Don’t worry about getting in touch, all calls are confidential and any return contact with be on your own terms.
Advice and information
About domestic violence
Domestic violence refers to a range of behaviours by a partner (male or female), family member or carer and can include emotional, physical, psychological, sexual and financial abuse.
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Warning signs
Your relationship may seem healthy, but there are some warning signs you can look for to help you identify possible abuse.
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Helplines
In an emergency, or if you feel in danger, phone 999 immediately. However, we have put together some numbers for national help services.
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