Oldham Council Domestic Violence and Abuse -  Oldham has a team of specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advisors in addition to a specialist Officer who deals with cases of so called honour based violence (including forced marriage and FGM). The team can offer emotional and practical support to victims and survivors. 

Women's Aid - is a charity that aims is to end domestic violence/abuse against women and children. It provides wide range of services and runs the national 24 hour 7 days a week confidential domestic abuse helpline - 0808 2000 247 

Men's Advice Line -  is a charity that offers help and support for male victims of domestic violence. They run a men’s helpline which opens Monday to Friday 9 am-5pm - 0808 901 0327 

Galop run the national lesbian, gay bisexual and Trans domestic violence helpline, see website for opening times. Helpline- 0800 999 5428 

Respect offers a free phone confidential helpline offering advice information and support to help individuals to stop being violent and abusive to their partner - 0808 802 4040 

St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a specialist service for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. They aim to provide a one stop shop service, providing the following under one roof: medical care and forensic examination following assault and rape and in some locations, sexual health services. Medical services are free of charge and provided to women, men, young people and children. 

White Ribbon UK is the leading charity engaging men and boys to stop violence before it starts through personal reflection and allyship with women and girls. The briefings below have been developed by the Oldham Safeguarding Children Partnership. 

Drugs and/or alcohol abuse

Turning Point is a locally commissioned social enterprise that provides integrated drug and alcohol services, detox and rehab day and residential services, supported accommodation for substance misuse and support for people referred by the criminal justice system. 

Early Break works in Oldham to provide family services and emotional health & wellbeing services.

Drink Aware is a UK wide alcohol education charity who’s website is packed with research and information on all aspects of alcohol related issues. 

Adfam is the national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs or alcohol. 

NHS Information regarding drug addiction, options and treatment.