As a result of Coronavirus outbreak, many victims of Domestic Abuse face additional challenges and barriers to accessing support. While self-isolating, families will spend extended periods of time together and it is recognised that controlling behaviour and/or tensions may rise, escalating the risk of abuse and violence.
If you are currently experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone, and we would like to reassure our residents that support services are still available to offer help. If you are not sure if you are experiencing domestic abuse, please click here.
The leaflet from the Council can be found here: Domestic Abuse & Covid-19
The main domestic abuse services to contact:
Wandsworth borough - Safety Net
IDVA service 020 7801 1777
Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Other Services:
Metropolitan Police
If in an immediate danger, always call 999. For non-emergencies, dial 101
One Stop Shop service is closed until further notice, however residents can contact Victim Support service on 020 7801 1777, or email vs.wandsworth@victimsupport.cjsm.net.
This service is open Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
National Domestic Violence Helpline 24/7
Call 0808 2000 247
Wandsworth Foodbanks
020 7326 9428
click here
Women’s Aid Live Chat online service
Monday to Friday 10am-12pm
click here
Rape Crisis Live Chat Helpline – available for women and girls aged 16+ click here
Opening hours:
Monday: 2pm-4.30pm, 6pm-9pm
Tuesday: 2-4.30pm, 6pm-9pm
Wednesday: 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-9pm
Thursday: 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-8.30pm
Friday: 9am-11.30am
COVID-19 Community Hub
Call: 020 8871 6555 or click here
Housing options
If you are at risk of homelessness, please contact:
Housing Information and Advice Team 020 8871 6840
Adult Social Services
020 8871 7168/8601
Children and Family Support Services
020 8871 6622
Age UK Advice Line
0800 678 1602 Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year click here
Galop - LGBT+ anti-violence charity
London LGBT+ Advice Line 020 7704 2040
Monday to Friday between 10am-12.30pm and between1.30pm-4pm
Men’s Advice Line
0808 801 0327
Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Mankind Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
Monday-Friday 10am to 4pm 01823 334244 click here
Surviving Economic Abuse Guidance
click here