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Where can I get help with domestic abuse?

Local agencies you can approach include:

Dyfed Powys Police

Domestic abuse is a crime, and the risks are high, if you are in danger call 999.

Dyfed-Powys police also operate "Clare's law" a scheme that gives people the ability to find out if their partner, or potential partner, or the partner of a family member/friend has a history of abuse or violence. You can find out more details about this scheme on their website.

Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre (MFCC)

MFCC provide refuges and services to victims and survivors in the North of Powys (Newtown, Welshpool and Machynlleth)

You can contact MFCC on:

  • The 24-hour crisis line hotline 01686 629114
  • The office is open from 9 to 4 at Newtown Integrated Family Centre, Park Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1EG.
  • General enquiries can be made by phoning 01686 629114 or emailing: admin@familycrisis.co.uk
  • The MFCC website

Calan DVS

Calan DVS provide refuges and services to victims and survivors in the South of Powys (Llandrindod, Brecon and Ystradgynlais). Calan DVS deliver the Listen and Hear Me, Programme.

You can contact Calan DVS:

Ask Me

Ask Me is a project started by Women's Aid that is developing a network of Ask Me Ambassadors who can provide support and advice to victims and other residents affected by domestic abuse.

If you are interested in becoming an 'ask me' ambassador you can find out about local training courses by emailing askme@womensaid.org.uk.

You can find out more information on the Women's Aid website

Powys Council Housing Services

Housing staff can discuss your housing options with you. We can help you find somewhere safe to stay as well as helping you plan for the long term.

Contact us and we will assess your situation and do the best to meet your needs.

You can find out more information on our housing webpages

National Organisations who can also help:

Welsh Women's Aid - Tel 0808 8010800 / Welsh Women's Aid Website

Polish Domestic Violence Helpline - Tel 0800 061 4004 / Email: info@polishdvhelpline.org

Network for Surviving Stalking - Tel 0808 8020300 / Email:advice@stalkinghelpline.org

National Men's Advice Line - Tel 0808 801 0327 / National Men's Advice Line website

Galop: Making life safe, just and fair for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people - Tel 020 7704 2040 / Galop Website

The Survivors Trust - Tel 0808 8010818 / The Survivors Trust Website

 

Contacts

  • Email: assist@powys.gov.uk
  • Phone: 0345 602 7050 (8.30-4.45 Monday - Thursday and 8.30 - 4.15 Friday)
  • Emergency Duty Team 0300 333 2222 (Delta Wellbeing out of hours service)
  • Text: Adults in Powys who are deaf or have hearing loss can text the ASSIST team on 07883 307 622. (8.30-4.45 Monday - Thursday and 8.30 - 4.15 Friday)
  • Address: ASSIST (Adult Social Care), Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG

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