Domestic Abuse Support
Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, background or circumstances. It can have a serious impact on people's safety, wellbeing, relationships and housing.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and support is available.
You do not have to wait until things get worse before asking for help.
If you are in immediate danger
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is not always physical.
It can include:
- physical abuse
- emotional or psychological abuse
- sexual abuse
- financial or economic abuse
- controlling or coercive behaviour
- threats and intimidation
- online or technology-facilitated abuse
Domestic abuse can happen within a current or former relationship or between family members.
It is never your fault.
Domestic abuse and housing
Domestic abuse can affect where someone lives and whether they feel safe in their own home.
Someone experiencing abuse may feel that they have no choice but to leave their home. They may also want to remain at home but need help to make it safer.
As a social housing provider, Clanmil recognises the important role housing can play in helping people affected by domestic abuse.
If you are a Clanmil customer
If domestic abuse is affecting you, someone in your household or someone you are concerned about, you can contact Clanmil for housing-related support.
02890 876 000
Our team can listen to your concerns and help you understand what support may be available.
You do not need to know exactly what you need before you contact us.
You deserve to feel safe in your own home.
Support available
The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline provides free, confidential support to women and men affected by domestic or sexual abuse.
You can contact the helpline if you are experiencing abuse yourself, or if you are worried about a friend or relative.
0808 802 1414
The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Trained advisers can listen to you, talk through your options and help you find appropriate support.
You can also contact the helpline by email or webchat through the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline website.
Women’s Aid provides specialist support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse across Northern Ireland. There are eight local Women’s Aid groups covering different areas of Northern Ireland, offering support, information and, where needed, access to emergency accommodation.
The Men's Advisory Project provides specialist support for men experiencing domestic abuse.
In an emergency, call 999.
The Rowan is the regional Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for Northern Ireland.
There are specialist organisations that can support people experiencing domestic abuse in different circumstances, including support for:
- older people
- disabled people
- LGBTQ+ people
- people from minority ethnic communities
- children and young people
- people affected by sexual violence
- people experiencing abuse from family members
If you are unsure which service is right for you, contact the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline on 0808 802 1414.