Support Services
If your client is seeking support, here is a list of local services and what they offer.
If your client is in immediate danger, advise them to call 999.
HULL DAP
01482 318 759
Hull DAP can support you regardless of age, gender, religion, race, culture, ability, sexuality and social class.
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Emotional support
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Telephone advice/support
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Welfare calls
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Home visits if it is safe to do so
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Housing advice/support
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Legal advice and support in attending solicitors or court
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Specialist support throughout the Criminal Justice System
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Safety planning for you, your children and your immediate family
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Signposting to other agencies who can assist with meeting your needs
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Home security
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Group work and 1-1 sessions
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Financial advice to benefits
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Referral to specialist services e.g. health, drug and alcohol services
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Referral to specialist support services for children/young people
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Support to access emergency accommodation
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Advocacy support
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Support to attend appointments
0800 048 9944
Hull Women’s Aid is the sole provider of safe and secure refuge accommodation on the north bank of the Humber for women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
​24 Hour Helpline
Phone 0800 048 9944
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The confidential helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Specialist staff are on hand to help with providing emotional support, information on our service and to receive referrals for refuge support.
Alternatively call 01482 446099 or 974570 with any concerns or questions you may have.
Live Chat
Confidential live chat is available every day between:
10am -12pm
2pm- 4pm
6pm -10pm
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Specialist staff are available online during these times to help with emotional support, information on the service and other relevant agencies and to receive and sign post referrals.
THE WARREN YOUTH PROJECT
01482 218115
The Warren Youth Project is an open access youth service working with people aged 16- 25. Although not a dedicated domestic abuse service, we have been working with young women around this issue for 30 years and can offer an abundance of support in a holistic and consent based way. The Warren is a great place to come and meet people in an inclusive and judgement-free environment.
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Person centred counselling with dedicated female counsellors
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Assertiveness workshops
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Healthy relationship workshops
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Confidence building
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Women-only room
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Employment Support
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Singing Lessons
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Writing Groups
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Campaigning & Social Justice Work
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LGBTQ+ Support
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Digital Skills Workshops
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Music Studio & Female DJ Workshops
PRESTON ROAD WOMEN’S CENTRE
01482 790310
WINNER, the Preston Road Women’s Centre provides information, support and advice to women in Hull. It is a multi-purpose organization run by women for women offering a wide range of services under one roof. Women can drop into WINNER anytime between 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday to access any of our services or to meet other women in a safe environment. We are situated in the big Purple House on Preston Road at the corner of Bilton Grove.
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Drop in for relaxation and informal support
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Specialist domestic violence support and advocacy
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Safe, affordable housing across the city
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Accredited training in a variety of subjects
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Registered Nursery provision for 0-5 year olds
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Comprehensive volunteering programme aimed at improving quality of life and job opportunities
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Girlz Only young women's project 10-18 year olds
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Rainbows Charity shop offering affordable, quality secondhand goods
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Complementary therapies
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Crafts group
GALOP NATIONAL LGBT+ DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE
0800 999 5428
The helpline is for LGBT+ people who have or are experiencing domestic abuse. We are also here for people supporting a survivor of domestic abuse; friends, families and those working with a survivor.
​Phone: 0800 995428
Email: Help@galop.org.uk
Webchat: www.galop.org.uk
The helpline is open:
Monday to Friday 10am-5pm
Wednesday and Thursday 10am-8:00pm
Webchat
The webchat is available:
Wednesday and Thursday 5pm-8pm
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We are open 5 days a week and closed at weekends and on bank holidays. We will call you back if you can't get through to us the first time.
Chatbot
The chatbot is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for those who do not need immediate help.
Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership
01482 396368
The Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership support anyone living in the East Riding regardless of gender, age, race, background, disability, sexuality, or type of relationship.
DVAP Children's Service
This service supports children and young people aged 6 to 16 years old who have been affected by domestic abuse within their family or own teen relationship. We provide one-to-one tailored support based on the individual needs of each child or young person.
PODAS (Prevention of Domestic Abuse Service)
This service provides practical and emotional support to those whose behaviour is abusive and want to change. Support will be on a one-to-one basis exploring key coping strategies for managing behaviours. We also offer a group programme for men who are at risk of or have exposed their children to domestic abuse called ‘Caring Dads’.
DVAP Adults Service
This service supports anyone living with or fleeing from domestic violence and abuse, aged 16 years and over. We provide both emotional and practical support with:
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Personal safety
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Housing options
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Making your home safe and secure
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Legal options
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Welfare benefits
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Child protection issues and appropriate child related services
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Access to appropriate medical assistance
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We also offer recovery group programmes.