Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence

Live Fear Free – The Live Fear Free Helpline operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week and offers free advice or support to those experiencing, or concerned about someone experiencing, domestic abuse or sexual violence. The service is free and can be accessed by phone, online chat, text, or email. Ring 0808 80 10 800 or visit Contact Live Fear Free | GOV.WALES

RCT Domestic Abuse Services – If you would like information or support from our RCT Domestic Abuse Services, please call 01443 400791 or visit Get Help - RCT Domestic Abuse Services (wa-rct.org.uk). They offer Refuge Accommodation, support for women and children in refuge, group and individual support for children, and more. 

Driving Change Programme – Driving Change is a domestic abuse programme for men who recognise that they have been violent and/or abusive in their relationships. For more information, and to access the Driving Change Programme, please visit Driving Change – Safer Merthyr Tydfil (smt.org.uk) or call 07506719687.

Comets & Rockets – Comets & Rockets offers therapeutic support for children and young people (3-15yrs) who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse. For more information, please visit Children & Young People’s Support – Comets & Rockets – Safer Merthyr Tydfil (smt.org.uk)

The Family Programme – The Family Programme offers specialist support for families experiencing domestic abuse who wish to remain together. For more information, please visit The Family Programme – Safer Merthyr Tydfil (smt.org.uk) or ring 01685 353999.