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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


  • 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

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  • Home
  • Grants
    • Apply for a grant
    • Awards
  • Need Help Now?
    • Help & Advice
    • Plan of Action
  • INFO
    • What is Domestic Abuse?
    • Understanding why it's hard to leave
    • Facts & Figures
  • Support Us
  • Contact Us