Urgent Contact Numbers
If a life is in danger or you need immediate help call 999
Family Support and Advice Line for safeguarding concerns in Dorset: 01305 228 558
Hours: 8am - 10 pm
Out of Hours emergencies call: 01305 221 000
or
Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch
BCP Children’s First response hub: 01202 123 334
Hours: 8.30 am- 5.15 Mon-Thurs. Fri 8.30-4.45pm
Out of hours call: 01202 738 256
Domestic Abuse and Advice Line
Call Paragon Dorset on: 0800 032 5204
(Please note 0800 calls may appear on itemised phone bills.)
SIGNHEALTH
Domestic Abuse Service to support deaf people in finding safety and security. Contact: Signhealth.org.uk
If you are the victim of a crime call free:
Dorset Victim Support: 0300 3030 163
Monday-Friday 9am-6.30pm
Support Line out of hours: 0808 16 89 111
National Helpline: 0808 1689 111
GALOP
Helpline for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence
Call free: 0800 999 5428
Please check website for opening hours on weekdays. Closed weekends.
SAMARITANS
If you are having thoughts of suicide, are worried about a loved one or need emotional support call free: 116 123
24 hours day
HEY SAM
Hey Sam is for young people to age 25
If you need to talk to someone your age, feel lonely depressed or are having thoughts of suicide
Text : 439-726
Hours: 9am-12am (Midnight)
Confidential and non judgemental.
For immediate crisis support for victims of rape or sexual assault:
The Shores - Dorset Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
Call: 0800 9709 954
or
For practical and emotional support for anyone who has been raped or sexually abused:
STARS Dorset- Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services
Call: 01202 308 840
STARS provides an Independent Sexual Violence Advocator (ISVA) service and counselling.
For information and support for victims of stalking
Call National Stalking Helpline - The Suzy Lamplugh Trust: 0808 802 0300
BSL users please see website: suzylamplugh.org
Monday-Wednesday- 9.30am-8pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday- 9.30am-4pm
Closed weekends and bank holidays.
Please call 999 if in immediate danger.
Worried about a child? Call:
Family Support and Advice Line for safeguarding concerns in Dorset:
01305 228 558
8am - 10 pm
Out of Hours emergencies call:
01305 221 000
or
Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch
BCP Children’s First response hub:
01202 735 046
8.30 am - 5.30pm
Out of hours call:
01202 738 256
Domestic Abuse and Advice Line
Call Paragon Dorset on
0800 032 5204 (Please note 0800 calls may appear on itemised phone bills.)
Hey Sam
Hey Sam is for young people to age 25
If you need to talk to someone your age, feel lonely depressed or are having thoughts of suicide text free: 439-726
9 am - 12 midnight
Confidential and non judgemental.
Samaritans
If you are having thoughts of suicide, are worried about a loved one or need emotional support call free: 116123 24 hours day
GALOP
Helpline for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence
Call free: 0800 999 5428
Mon - Thurs: 9.30 am - 8pm
Friday: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
SIGNHEALTH
Domestic Abuse Service to support deaf people in finding safety and security. Contact: Signhealth.org.uk
Victim Support
If you are the victim of a crime call free:
Dorset Service Delivery Team
0300 3030 163
National Helpline:
08081689 111
Urgent Support Contact Numbers
If a life is in danger or you need immediate help call 999
Dorset and National Agencies for urgent support and assistance: