Domestic Violence

Domestic ViolenceWomen's Health
Written By Patrick Stirling

Domestic Violence can be physical, sexual or emotional.

There are various agencies who can be contacted for assistance:-

  • 24 hour Domestic Violence Helpline

    • 0800 9171414 (for women & men)

  • One Stop Shop

    • 30 Adelaide Park, Belfast or 40 Killough Rd, Downpatrick

    • Both open from 10am to 12 noon on Fridays.

    • No appointment needed. Tel 0800 9171414

  • Belfast and Lisburn Women's Aid

    • Mon - Fri 9am-5pm - Tel 028 90666049

    • 24 hr refuge accomodation - Tel 028 90662385

  • North Down and Ards Women's Aid & Refuge

    • Mon-Fri 10am-1pm Tel 028 91273196

  • Victim Support Line - Tel 0845 3030900

  • Gateway

    • Belfast Tel 028 90507000

    • South Eastern Trust Tel 0300 1000300

All our staff have received training from IRIS - a specialist domestic violence and abuse (DVA) training, support and referral programme for General Practices. For further information and resources:-

https://irisi.org/what-is-iris/

Patrick Stirling
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