Do you feel afraid of your partner much of the time and feel unable to do anything right?  Have you experienced physical, sexual, financial, and/or emotional abuse from your partner? 
 
1 in 4 women, and 1 in 6 men will experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime. Although substance misuse does not cause domestic abuse, there is a clear link between the two.  Help in this area ranges from getting advice and support, to finding somewhere safe to stay. The following agencies are there to support you to help you make your own decisions
 
Slough Borough Council

T: 01753 475111

For further support and advice, including the Berkshire East Domestic Abuse Practitioners Guide and details of local training events.
 
 National Domestic Violence Helpline

T:         0808 2000 247

A free and confidential helpline run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.
 
Berkshire East & Sough Bucks Women's Aid - Slough

T:         01753 549865 or 0800 085 2654

Offering 24 hour support for men and women suffering domestic abuse through outreach or advocacy support.  Also providing refuge accommodation.  
 
Slough Domestic Abuse Unit & The Sanctuary Scheme

T:         01753 506310

Providing support following a report to local police.  Risk assessment and management of all cases reported to police, including possible referrals to other agencies including the Sanctuary Scheme (additional locks on doors/windows, window grilles etc).  Remember to call 999 in an emergency. 
 
 
Kinara Asian Women's Service

T:         01753 592988
Time:  Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm

Providing refuge accommodation in a culturally sensitive atmosphere to Asian women who are victims of domestic abuse.  Providing advice and information about housing, benefits and any issues around domestic abuse.  
 
SAWIN (Slough Asian Women's Information Network)

T:         0800 923 2852

Offering outreach services to Asian woman living in Slough experiencing domestic abuse.  
 
TAWCS (The Asian Women's Counselling Service)

T:         020 8570 6568

Counselling for you as an Asian woman experiencing problems within the family, at work, or in relationships, or around sexual/physical abuse. Individual counselling and a self help support group are available to you and you can receive counselling in Asian languages. 
 
Victim Support Berkshire

T:         01344 411 411

An independent charity which can support you through the effects of crime by providing free and confidential support.
 
Forced Marriage Unit (Home Office)

T:         0207 008 0151

If you fear you may be forced into a marriage overseas, or know someone else who may be, contact the Forced Marriage Unit.  All telephone calls are dealt with on a totally confidential basis by skilled caseworkers, fully aware of the cultural, social and emotional issues surrounding this abuse.

SEX WORKING / PROSTITUTION

If you are currently sex working / are a prostitute, or are at risk of becoming involved in this work (especially if you are doing this to support your drug/alcohol habit), you can contact:

Network of Sex Work Projects

T: 0161 629 9861
Web: www.uknswp.org

If you are sex working, are involved with the police and are having difficulty keeping track of your appointments with drug services / criminal justice agencies, you can receive support from the DIP Female Outreach Worker.

Tracey - DIP Female Outreach Worker
T: 01753 215160

FAMILY

Triple P Programme

T: 01707 630105

This service is for parents / carers who sometimes find their children's' behaviour difficult to understand and find it difficult to respond to the way they act. The programme offers you a chance to explore the links between children's' feelings, needs and behaviour and helps you to build positive relationships with your children, setting rules that children will follow, helping them to develop new skills.

Family Action Slough

T: 01753 571348
A: Long Furlong Drive, Britwell, Slough, SL2 2LX
Time: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm

Family Action in Slough provides practical, emotional and financial support to individuals and families. They are there to help you tackle some of your issues, including domestic abuse, mental health and learning disabilities. They work with whole families to help you find solutions to problems, no matter how difficult, so that you can become safer, stronger and more optimistic about your (and your family's) future.

Homestart Slough

T: 01628 661029
A: 111 High Street, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7JZ

At Homestart, volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families who are under stress in their homes, and have at least one child under the age of 5. They can visit you at home, help you reach appointments (e.g. drug worker appointments) and most importantly listen!

Gingerbread

T: 0800 018 5026
Time:  Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm (Wednesday 9am - 8pm)

This is a helpline to support lone parent families - calls to this number are free from a landline and some mobile phones. The aim of the helpline is to provide information and advice to lone parents, their families and friends, and professionals working with them. It also gives you the opportunity to talk to someone who will listen and help you to access services in your area.

CHILDREN

Children In Need Team

T: 01753 475111
A: My Council Offices, Landmark Place, High Street (off Windsor Road), Slough
Time: Mon: 9am - 6.30pm, Tue-Wed: 9am - 5.30pm, Thus: 10am - 5.30pm, Fri: 9am - 5.30pm, Sat: 9am - 1.30pm

This service provides social work assistance to all children living with the community. They undertake new referrals and initial assessments for all enquiries. They decide if your child 'is in need' as defined in the Children Act 1989 and make arrangements to provide services appropriate to meet those needs.

Need to Talk? - Childline

T: 0800 11 11
Time: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

A  free confidential helpline for children and young people in the UK. You can talk to ChildLine about anything - no problem is too big or too small. If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone .