We're here to help you.
We know reaching out isn't easy. That's why we are here to listen, support you, and help you find the protection you need. Reach out in the way that feels safest for you: call, message, email, or make a referral.
Simple Process
Getting help shouldn't be complicated. We're here to support you with simple, confidential, and compassionate guidance every step of the way.
Get in Touch
Call, message, email, or ask a trusted professional to refer you. Whether it's a doctor, neighbour, social worker, or someone you trust, we're here to help. Everything you share with us is kept confidential.
Available 24 / 7We Listen & Understand
A member of our team will contact you within 24 hours. We'll listen without judgement, explain your options clearly, and help you choose the support that's right for you.
Response within 24 hrsWe Handle Everything
We take care of the paperwork for you and work with our trusted partners to put the right protection in place as quickly as possible.
Avg. 3.5-hour turnaroundYou're Safe & Supported
Once your protection is in place, we'll keep you informed and continue supporting you. You're never on your own; we will be here whenever you need us.
Ongoing support provided
About Us
At the Centre for Domestic Abuse (CDA), we're here to help if you're experiencing abuse or feel unsafe in a relationship. We know asking for help isn't easy, so we make the process simple, confidential, and supportive from the very beginning.
Our mission is to help you get the protection you need as quickly as possible, so you can feel safe, regain your confidence, and move forward with your life.
With our 24-hour response promise, you won't be left waiting. We act quickly, prepare everything on your behalf, and work closely with our trusted partners to help put protection in place without unnecessary delays.
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Why Choose CDA
Our team makes getting urgent protection simple. You get fast advice, careful paperwork, and a calm, friendly person beside you from your first message to the day your protection is put in place.
What Makes Us Different
Sorting this out on your own can be slow, costly and stressful. CDA is here to change that. We deal with the hard parts so you do not have to. We give you back your voice and your strength.
See How We HelpNo One Turned Away
If you're experiencing domestic abuse, we're here to help. We provide confidential support and help you access safe accommodation or a refuge.
24 Hour Reply Promise
We promise to contact you within 24 hours of your message. Most of the time, we reply in about 3.5 hours, because we know urgent problems cannot wait.
Expert Help
Our skilled team handles all the paperwork, passes it on to the right people, and talks to our trusted partners for you. You do not need to worry about any of it.
Completely Private
Everything you tell us stays strictly between us. Your privacy and safety always come first, at every step.
Help That Continues
We do not disappear once your protection is in place. We stay with you, offering ongoing advice and support as you move forward.
Real Protection
We help people who have faced abuse get strong protection quickly with full confidentiality.
We explain your choices in plain words, answer every question with care, and help you understand what protection may be available to you.
Our team prepares your paperwork and works with our trusted partners, so things can move forward quickly.
If children are involved, we always put their safety and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.
Safety, Privacy and Recognition
If something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts. We're here to help you recognise the signs of domestic abuse and access confidential support when you're ready. No matter your situation, compassionate support is just a call or message away.
Types of Abuse
Abuse isn't always physical, and it can look different for everyone. If any of these situations feel familiar, we're here to listen, help you understand your options, and support you in finding a safer future.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999. National DA Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (free, 24 hrs)
Get Support NowSurvivor Stories
Every journey to safety looks different. Names have been changed to protect privacy, but the courage and hope are real.
National Support
Alongside CDA's services, these organisations provide vital helplines, refuge, and advice for everyone affected by domestic abuse.
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