Need Help Now?
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline
0808 2000 247
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
0808 2000 247
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
- In an emergency dial 999
- Domestic Abuse Freefone Supportline (DAFFS) Tel: 0800 6949 999
Operates from Mondays – Fridays, from 8am – 8pm, excluding Bank Holidays - National Domestic Violence Helpline (Free phone 24hr)
Tel: 0808 2000 247 www.womensaid.org.uk
- Women's Aid
08457 023 468 (24hr helpline)
www.womensaid.org.uk - Somerset Survivors
www.somersetsurvivors.org.uk - 24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline
0808 2000 247
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk - Taunton Deane Housing Options
01823 356 581
housingoptions@tauntondeane.gov.uk - Somerset Direct (Safeguarding Children)
0845 345 9122 - Somerset Direct (Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults)
0845 345 9133 - Social Care Services Emergency Duty Team
(Out of office hours service for Safeguarding concerns)
01458 253 241
Local support
Support Services in Taunton:
Taunton CAB - 01823 282235
Free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on your rights and responsibilities
*Online advice www.adviceguide.org.uk
*Telephone advice Monday-Friday
*Advice sessions by appointment - Town Centre Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 10-2 Weds 1-6.30
*Drop in sessions - Acorns Children’s Centre Tuesday 9.30-12
Priorswood Community Centre Thursday 9.30-12
Children’s Centres:
Information support and advice to parents and families, childcare, support adults into work and training
Acorns Halcon - 01823 322508
The Hollies Cheddon Fitzpaine - 01823 333076
Hillside Priorswood - 01823 322124
Brock House Cheddon Fitzpaine - 01823 278000
Fledglings Galmington - 01823 333663
Domestic Abuse Support Drop in:
Moorland Place Halcon Thursdays 10am
Led by members of the Halcon One Team this is an informal session for women to access support and information
National Domestic Violence 24hr Helpline - 0808 2000 247
The Link Centre - 01823 350788
Activities, support, information for the community of East Taunton
Halcon Mon-Fri 9.30-3
Mind in Taunton - 01823 334906
friendly informal services for adults seeking emotional support
Monday 10-12 Chamberlains Café behind North Street Church – A Public café run by Mind volunteers that offers a supportive environment
Wednesday 10-12 at Taunton Museum – a support group offering a supportive environment for those needing emotional support
Friday 3pm-5pm Friends Meeting House, Bath Place – a social group
Taunton CAB - 01823 282235
Free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on your rights and responsibilities
*Online advice www.adviceguide.org.uk
*Telephone advice Monday-Friday
*Advice sessions by appointment - Town Centre Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 10-2 Weds 1-6.30
*Drop in sessions - Acorns Children’s Centre Tuesday 9.30-12
Priorswood Community Centre Thursday 9.30-12
Children’s Centres:
Information support and advice to parents and families, childcare, support adults into work and training
Acorns Halcon - 01823 322508
The Hollies Cheddon Fitzpaine - 01823 333076
Hillside Priorswood - 01823 322124
Brock House Cheddon Fitzpaine - 01823 278000
Fledglings Galmington - 01823 333663
Domestic Abuse Support Drop in:
Moorland Place Halcon Thursdays 10am
Led by members of the Halcon One Team this is an informal session for women to access support and information
National Domestic Violence 24hr Helpline - 0808 2000 247
The Link Centre - 01823 350788
Activities, support, information for the community of East Taunton
Halcon Mon-Fri 9.30-3
Mind in Taunton - 01823 334906
friendly informal services for adults seeking emotional support
Monday 10-12 Chamberlains Café behind North Street Church – A Public café run by Mind volunteers that offers a supportive environment
Wednesday 10-12 at Taunton Museum – a support group offering a supportive environment for those needing emotional support
Friday 3pm-5pm Friends Meeting House, Bath Place – a social group
