Domestic Abuse

The Co-operative is committed to support our tenants and applicants who may be experiencing domestic abuse.

Domestic violence and abuse can happen in any relationship. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds and economic levels.  While women are more commonly victimised, men are also abused, especially verbally and emotionally.

The bottom line is that abusive behaviour is never acceptable, whether it is coming from a man, woman, a teenager, or an older adult. Everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and safe.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you can get confidential advice and assistance by contacting;

Support for women experiencing domestic abuse:-

Scottish Women’s Aid & Forced Marriage Helpline number 0800 027 1234 or email helpline@sdafmh.org.uk or visit sdafmh.org.uk. Message the text/WhatsApp service on 07401 288 59

Local Women’s Aid Group – Motherwell & District Women’s Aid: 01698 321000.

Support for men experiencing domestic abuse:-

Men's Advice Line Support and advice for men experiencing domestic abuse. Tel. 0808 801 0327

LGBT + Victims and Survivors of abuse and violence

National Helpline Tel. 0800 999 5428 www.galop.org.uk or help@galop.org.uk.

If you become homeless or are threatened with homelessness because of domestic abuse, you can get independent advice by visiting www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/housing/homeless-and-need-help or contact Shelter Scotland on 0808 800 4444 (24 hours).

If you would prefer to talk in confidence to a member of our staff please call 01698 687222 during office hours or you can contact -

Police Scotland

The police can be contacted by dialling 101 and asking to be connected to your local Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit.

Remember – if you are in immediate danger – call 999

Victim Support

To support victims of crime, including domestic abuse with local services all over Scotland.

The service is confidential and calls are charged at local rate. Victim Support can be contacted on their national helpline 0800 160 1985 or local 01698 336565.