Getting Help - Derbyshire Resources

Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline

24 hour, 7 day a week service to anyone suffering or witnessing abuse

• 08000 198 668

Derbyshire SAM (Support and Advice for Men)

This is a service designed specifically for males suffering domestic abuse

• web: www.derbyshiresam.org.uk/index.asp (opens in a new window)

• Tel: 01246 551889

Derbyshire Friend

A support service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans-gender communities in Derbyshire

• Web: www.gayderbyshire.org.uk/ (opens in a new window)

• Tel: 01332 207704

Derbyshire Mental Health Services NHS Trust

• 01332 362221
• www.derbyshirementalhealthservices.nhs.uk (opens in a new window)

Safe Speak

Run by Relate in Derbyshire, Safe Speak is a counselling service for young people in Derbyshire aged between 9 and 19. 

• 0800 093 5264
• http://www.safespeak.org.uk/ (opens in a new window)
• http://www.safespeak.org.uk/domestic-abuse/index.html (opens in a new window)

The Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Forum is a strategic partnership which sets priorities and action plans for domestic abuse in Derbyshire.  The partners involved include district and borough councils, independent domestic abuse support services, Derbyshire Constabulary, Crown Prosecution Service, Her Majesty's Court Service, Probation, Youth Offending Team and county council departments. They meet quarterly to ensure action plans are being met and discuss any upcoming issues in their field.  For more information contact Lisa Morris, lisa.morris@derbyshire.gov.uk or 01629 531498