In our LGBTQ+ domestic abuse team, our mission is simple: to empower you, listen without judgment, and remind you that you’re not alone in your journey.
For any enquiries or support with making a referral:
Manchester: dasupport@lgbt.foundation
Liverpool: dasupportliverpool@lgbt.foundation
Telephone: 0345 3 30 30 30
Who is this service for?
Our domestic abuse services are for LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester (Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Bury, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, and Wigan) & Liverpool who are aged 16 and above.
What we can do, together:
We’re here to focus on the hopeful future we can achieve together, helping you overcome abuse in various forms, including:
- Physical harm
- Coercion into sexual acts
- Psychological manipulation
- Emotional abuse
- Financial control
- Controlling behaviours
- Stalking or harassment
- Online harassment (including through social media)
- Forced marriage
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Think you might need support from us?
How we can help you
If you’re facing harm or abuse from a partner, ex-partner, or family member, we’re here to help.
We also support LGBTQ+ people dealing with issues like honour-based violence, forced marriage, stalking, and controlling/coercive behaviour.
We can help you with many legal issues arising from domestic abuse, from support with housing to support with your court cases.
Click here to find out all your options and help you make the right legal decision for your circumstances.
For professionals and other service providers:
If you’re a professional looking to refer or signpost someone to our services, here’s what you can do:
- Make the connection: if you think someone you’re working with might benefit from our support, start by having an open conversation with them about their experiences and needs.
- Share our information: let them know about our LGBTQ+ domestic abuse and sexual violence services and the help we provide.
- Offer assistance: if they’re willing, assist them in contacting us. You can help them call or email us using the details above.
