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Independent Choices Greater Manchester

Website : http://www.domesticabusehelpline.co.uk/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WDAChoices
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/independentchoicesGM/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/independentchoicesGM/
Telephone: 0800 25 40909
[email protected]
Where do they work: City-Wide, Greater Manchester
Registered charity number: 1158313
Description:

Independent Choices Greater Manchester is a Greater Manchester-based professional organisation with over 40 years experience supporting, advising and working with victims of domestic abuse and violence in Greater Manchester.

As an organisation, our key charity’s objectives are: 
- To provide support for victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse for people aged 16 or over and their families, throughout the United Kingdom 
- To advance public and professional education and understanding of the issues of domestic abuse/ violence throughout the United Kingdom
Services delivered:

Our organisation consists of 4 key areas: 

1. The Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline.
This includes The Community Helpline Service with services available in Urdu and Punjabi.
The Helpline is open for anyone over the age of 16 who is experiencing or has previously experienced domestic abuse and violence in any form.

Call 0800 254 0909 Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm.

2. Training  for professionals, the public, victims & survivors of domestic abuse & violence.
We offer training packages for both employers and professionals, as well as for victims & survivors of domestic abuse, friends and family and the public.
Contact us directly for more information about the training we could provide for you.  

3. Community Engagement across Greater Manchester.  

4. Our volunteer service.
Independent Choices Greater Manchester recruits, trains and works with a team of dedicated volunteers who share our vision and commitment to provide support for victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse. 
Services are available: Online/digitally, By telephone
Services are delivered on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Monday opening time:

10am - 4pm
Tuesday opening time:

10am - 4pm
Wednesday opening time:

10am - 4pm
Thursday opening time:

10am - 4pm
Friday opening time:

10am - 4pm
Languages available:

English, Urdu and Punjabi.
We can also access Language Line to enable callers who speak other languages to contact us.
Winter services are available: Online/digitally, By telephone

Volunteering opportunities

Opportunity title Summary
Domestic Abuse Helpline Volunteer (Female Only)

The Helpline Volunteer will receive training, work as a part of a team, to provide advice, emotional support and practical information to callers who ring the Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline.