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There are 5 refuges in Nottingham City and 4 refuges across Nottinghamshire. There is also a pet fostering service covering Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to enable women with pets to access refuge. Refuges provide temporary accommodation and support services, including children’s support, benefits advice, resettlement advice, emotional support, access to learning and signposting to specific services. There are other emergency, temporary or supported housing and support options from local authority housing departments, housing associations and charities, for vulnerable groups, for example, for young people or people with mental health issues.

For access to refuge contact any of the following numbers:

Domestic Violence free 24-hour Helpline - Women’s Aid Advice Centre (WAAC)

Tel. 0808 8000 340; Text phone: 0808 8000 341 with Language Line

Broxtowe Women’s Project: Telephone support: 01773 719 111

Mansfield & Ashfield Women’s Aid: 01623 683250

Newark Women's Aid: telephone support: 01636 679687

 Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid Resource Centre: Telephone help line: 01909 500522

If the helplines are engaged try:

Nottingham City - Call the Gateway: 0115 915 3000

District Emergency Housing departments:

  • Ashfield Housing Options:Tel: 01623 457252
  • Bassetlaw Housing Needs Team:Tel: 01909 533455/01/02
  • Broxtowe Housing Options:Tel. 0115 917 7777
  • Gedling Housing Services:Tel. 0115 9013652
  • Mansfield Housing Solutions:Tel. 01623 463121
  • Newark & Sherwood Housing Options:Tel. 01636 655546
  • Rushcliffe Housing Options:Tel. 0115 914 8326

Alternatively: Call Shelter: Tel. 0115 911 0990 or call the Shelter Line 24 hours on 0808 800 4444.

Refer to Refs 4 Pets if animals may be at risk and are a barrier to leaving: 0115 9348487

 

Article by k 17 . 06 . 2009
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