Safe in Salford Community Service Team offer support to all Salford residents (age 18+) around current and historic domestic abuse. Victims of current abuse can be supported to help re-build their lives, emotionally, financially, practically when leaving the relationship or offered support on how to manage if still living with the perpetrator or preparing to leave.
Victims of historic domestic abuse can be supported emotionally and offered signposting to services to help them deal with triggers and the long-term effects of being in an abusive relationship and the impact it can still have on their lives. The support given is client led and can be for as long as is needed.
How will you contact me?
We will contact you by phone within 5 working days after the day we receive your referral to discuss how we can help you.
If we are unable to reach you after several attempts we will close your case – dont worry if this happens, if you still want support please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.
We will leave a voicemail if the professional who referred you has said it is safe to do so.
The first question will we ask is ‘Is it safe to talk’, if you can’t talk please just say no.
If after your initial call you want ongoing support we will arrange for further contact within 2 weeks by a keyworker. Your keyworker will create a support plan and can offer support and guidance and determine any risk factors including ;
Safety – safety advice and a safety plan can be completed to offer advice around safety when out and about, online, at home, emergency contact advice etc, preparing to leave, keeping children safe. Sanctuary and Fire referrals.
Emotional – a check in call can be arranged with the support worker. Referrals to counselling and the Indigo project. What to do if feeling suicidal or at risk of self harm. Signposting to other support services.
Physical Health – liaison with health care professionals, help registering with GP.
Mental Health –Liaison with MH workers, social workers, counsellors etc. Domestic abuse awareness. Setting boundaries. Building confidence.
Sexual Health – Signposting to sexual health services/counselling.
Children – Liaison with social workers. Support prior to and after CSC meetings. Signposting to support groups. Info on parenting apps/websites. Referrals to Harbour.
Housing – Liaison with Salford Housing. Support with housing applications. Advice on how to access emergency accommodation. Referral to women’s refuges.
Criminal / Civil – Liaison with police. How to get support at court. How to access non mol forms and how to get support to complete forms. Solicitor appointments if no access to legal aid. Support letters for legal aid. How to access child contact order forms and occupation orders.
Financial – Referral to debt advice. Signpost for grants/benefits. Support for clients who have been financially dependent on perp on how to access services themselves.
Practical Help – bus passes, supermarket vouchers, kitchen/practical equipment when available (eg. slow cooker), access to donations etc.
Immigration – DDVC advice/signpost to obtain access to emergency housing and benefits. Advice on NRPF refuge. Interpreter services.
Work/training – Support/signposting to help find work/volunteering and or opportunities/training.
Social Networks/Community relationships – Finding local groups, using hubofhope website, other local support groups, community groups, libraries.
Contact us
Talking to someone about how you feel can be the first step to getting the right support. If you live or work in Salford please get in touch.
