Domestic abuse is physical, emotional, verbal, psychological, financial or sexual abuse.
It involves the misuse of power and control by one person over another.
Abuse in the home is more widespread than people think. It affects men and women of all ages, ethnicities, orientations and income levels, regardless of ability
Domestic abuse can affect the victim's housing, health, education and the freedom to live freely without fear.
If you are in need of emergency accommodation contact us direct. If you would like to be interviewed by someone of the same gender, this can be arranged, but you must let us know when you come to the offices.
In an emergency always dial 999.
If you're in an emergency situation but can't speak, you can let the 999 operator know your call is genuine by pressing '55'.
If you believe that you cannot stay safely in your home, speak to our Housing Options Team. If you are a:
If you cannot safely remain in, or return to your home, we might be able to find refuge accommodation for you and help you find a home with a private landlord.
You can also get help and advice from the following organisations:
Information, advice, assessment and triage for victims, their children perpetrators and professionals through an advice line delivered by Stop Domestic Abuse and the Hampton Trust.
Support can include:
Those who are concerned about their abusive or controlling behaviour can access a range of interventions to help people make changes.
Phone: 0330 0165112
Email: advice@stopdomesticabuse.uk
Men's Advice Line
Phone: 0808 801 0327 - Monday to Friday 5pm to 8pm
In an emergency call 999
For non-emergencies, please call 101
For help applying for an emergency injunction
Phone: 0800 970 2070 (press option 1)
24 hour national helpline: 0808 2000 247
emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people.
Phone: 0800 999 5428
Phone: 0808 1689111
Support for members of the Nepali community affected by domestic abuse who need additional support due to language and / or cultural barriers
Phone: 01252 333618
START is a sexual trauma service, operating across Central, West and North Hampshire, bringing together the previous RASAC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service) supporting Central, West and North Hampshire and BRASACC (Basingstoke Rape and Sexual Abuse Crisis Centre), also operating in the North of the county. RASAC has been in operation since 1995 and BRASACC since 1985.
Phone: 01962 807037 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday outside of these hours you can leave a message
Anonymous SMS text helpline service 07860027793
Advice and practical measures to enable people to remain in their own homes, where it is safe to do so, through the provision of additional safety measures being installed.
The Sanctuary Scheme can provide victims of domestic abuse with additional security to enable them to stay in their own homes.
Phone: 0800 9169878
Email: spoc@theyoutrust.org.uk
Basingstoke Domestic Abuse Service Directory April 2023(PDF) [421 kb]
If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness please email the Homelessness Prevention Team
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