Support Service for those in fear of abuse

By rff | April 15, 2020

Reach Out

Is a support service for any adult in Redbridge who are being abused or at fear of being abused. The service is able to provide help and support for a victim, counselling and practical advice on issues such as housing, finance and benefits.

If you need help, advice or are concerned for somebody else contact:

Weekdays, 9 to 5 pm

  • Call: Reach Out on 0800 1456410
  • Email: reachout@redbridge.gov.uk
  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm excluding bank holidays

Out of hours

  • Call: Refuge on 0808 2000 247
  • Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

In an emergency

If it is an emergency, call 999

While in lockdown or self-isolation, people are likely to be spending more time with perpetrators, potentially escalating the threat of domestic abuse and further restricting their freedom.

In the current climate, it is certainly more challenging for victims who are suffering abuse if they cannot leave the house. If you are concerned about a victim who may be stuck indoors please call on their behalf, or the police if you know they are in immediate danger.

Support for children

If you are a child and are unhappy or scared of what you are seeing or hearing at home, Reach Out can provide you with help.  Services for children include counselling and online support and telephone support through Box Up Crime.  

Fearful of your children

If you are a parent who is being abused or living in fear of being abused of your teenage or grown-up children, Reach Out can provide help, support, counselling, and guidance.

Support for abusers

Reach Out also provides advice and support for adults who are struggling to cope with their behaviour, which may be causing a family member to be harmed or afraid.  These individuals will also be offered an online support programme which is designed to help abusers understand their behaviour and stop abuse from happening at home.

Further information on domestic abuse and partner organisations can be found on our domestic abuse page

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