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Domestic violence and abuse

Do you need immediate help?

If you or someone you know is in danger from domestic abuse:

  • Call 999 in an emergency - if you can't talk on the call, try coughing or tapping the phone. If the operator asks you if you're in danger, press 55.
  • If it's not an emergency, call Greater Manchester Police on 101 - the switchboard is open 24 hours a day.
  • Contact Rochdale Victim Support - phone 0161 507 9609
  • Contact Safenet - phone 0300 303 3581
  • Contact Rochdale Early Help and Safeguarding Hub (EHASH)

Please check our list of more organisations that offer support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse

Help and support for domestic abuse

There's a range of support available to help victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

View available support and safe accommodation
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Men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls

We're supporting White Ribbon in the borough of Rochdale. White Ribbon is a charity of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls.

More about the White Ribbon charity
Council staff and police at a White Ribbon Day display at Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre.
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    Find support of shelter

    There's a wide range of support in the borough of Rochdale and Greater Manchester if you need support or shelter from abuse.

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    I need help leaving my relationship

    If you need to leave a relationship but you're not sure what to do next, there are charities and support networks who can help.

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    Find out about your partner's past

    If you're worried about your partner or ex-partner's behaviour, you can find out if they've got a criminal history of violence or abuse in their previous relationships under Clare's Law.

Support someone you know

More support

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    Emergency contact details

    View the emergency and out of hours contact details for the council, housing repairs, utilities and more.

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    Early Help support for families

    Your family can get help with a variety of issues you may need support for.

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    Mental health support

    1 in 4 of us have problems with our mental wellbeing at some time in our lives. View some useful information or get practical support to help you or someone in your life.

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    Policies, strategies and reviews

    We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.

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    Councillors and committees

    Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.