Are You Experiencing Domestic Abuse?

If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger always call Police Scotland on 999.

We have a Domestic Abuse Policy, which sets out how Paisley Housing Association views domestic abuse, how we will respond to and seek to deal with any reports of such abuse affecting tenants or members of their households. We have a designated members of staff , Annie McLaughlin who can give advice. You can contact Annie by emailing annie.mclaughlin@paisleyha.org.uk

Police Scotland

Website: www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/domestic-abuse

Phone: For emergencies call 999.

For non-emergencies call 111

Renfrewshire Council Social Work Women and Children 1^st

Website: www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/Womenadandchildrenfirst

Phone: 0300 300 0345

Email: woman.sw@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Renfrewshire Women’s Aid SCIO

Website: www.renfrewshirewomensaid.co.uk

Phone: 0141 561 7030

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Phone: 0808 2000247

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage

Website: www.sdafmh.org.uk

Phone: 0800 027 1234

Text/WhatsApp: 07401288595

Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk

Men’s Advice Line

Website:www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Phone: 0808 8010327

Gallop LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline

Website: www.galop.org.uk

Phone: 0800 9995428

KarmaNirvana – Support for Honour Based Abuse

Website: www.karmanirvana.org.uk/get-help/helpline

Phone: 0800 5999247

ManKind – Helping Men Escape Domestic Abuse

Website: www.mankind.org.uk/

Phone: 01823334244

Scottish Women’s Right Centre

Website: www.scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk

Phone:08088 010 789

Rape Crisis Scotland

Website: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Phone: 08088 01 03 02

Boots the Chemist Ask for ANI Scheme

Boots the Chemist offers access to domestic abuse support. Boot’s Ask for ANI scheme allows people at risk or suffering from abuse to discreetly signal that they need help and access support. ANI is a codeword for Action Needed Immediately. By asking for ANI a trained pharmacy team member will offer a private space where they can understand if the person experiencing domestic abuse needs to speak to the police or would like help to access support services such as a national or local domestic abuse helplines.

Are You Experiencing Domestic Abuse?

If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger always call Police Scotland on 999.

Boots the Chemist Ask for ANI Scheme

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