How to access support
If you or someone you know are in immediate danger or a crime is in the process of being committed, call 999 for the emergency services. Support can be accessed across Dartford Council’s Housing Service. The fear of having no support or finding themselves homeless confronts many victims of domestic abuse. If the decision to leave is taken or you are considering such an action, you can speak to a Housing Solutions Officer based at Dartford Borough Council’s Civic Centre or by telephoning 01322 343434.
If you are homeless and the Council offices are closed, you should telephone the Council’s Emergency out of Hours service on 0345 634 1212.
A number of other support services can also be accessed:
- Victim Support Kent – 0808 168 9276
- Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (KIDAS) – 0808 168 9111
- National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247
- Clarion Domestic Abuse Helpline – 01322 389 138
- ManKind Initiative – 01832 333 4244
- Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327 or email info@mensadviceline.org.uk
- Galop LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428
- Domestic Abuse Support in Kent & Medway.
Other useful contacts include:
- Citizens Advice Bureau (North and West Kent – Dartford) - 0808 278 7810
- Darent Valley Hospital (Dartford) – 01322 428100
- Minor Injuries Unit (Gravesend) – 01474 360500