The information and support on this page are for those who are, or are at risk of experiencing domestic abuse.
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The Domestic Abuse (DA) Early Intervention and Prevention Hub
The Hub is a comprehensive advice, information and guidance service, delivered by Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid (BSWAID), who are commissioned by Birmingham City Council. The hub provides access to a range of support across the city for all survivors of domestic abuse, and can also advise friends, family members and professionals. The in-person drop-in service offers a safe space, with a specialist multi-disciplinary team, delivering support by women, for women and children subject to domestic abuse.
Contact the Domestic Abuse Hub - Birmingham Helplines
- For Women: BSWAID Helpline 0808 800 0028, Monday - Friday 9.30am-5pm.
- For Men: Trident Reach Helpline 0121 633 1750, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.
- For LGBT+ - Birmingham LGBT Helpline 0121 643 0821, Monday - Friday 10am-9pm and Saturdays 11:30am-7pm.
How the DA Hub can help
The DA Hub helps women get support early, starting from when they first call for help, focused on their situation. They give advice and guidance at drop-in sessions and can help you find other services for both short and long-term support. The DA Hub works to stop problems from getting worse by offering practical help, like advice about money, debts, and keeping safe. They also help with planning for your safety and making sure you get the support you need for your own situation.
The support from the DA Hub is focused around your and your needs and the experiences you have gone through. The support will try to stop things getting worse and help you on your long-term recovery
The DA Hub can be accessed via:
- Telephone Helpline: 0808 800 0028 - 9.30am to 5pm everyday
- Online webchat at www.bswaid.org - 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Women-only drop-in sessions are also available at the Theresa Stewart Women’s Centre, Bank House, 36 Bristol Street, Birmingham B5 7AA for the following times:-
- Monday and Tuesday 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday 1pm to 4pm
- Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm.
Additional Support
The Birmingham City Council domestic abuse webpage is a starting point for anyone needing help or information about domestic abuse. It explains what domestic abuse is, how to get help quickly if someone is in danger, and where to find local support.
For more information, please visit https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/domesticabuse