Crisis Services

Dumbarton District Women’s Aid

DDWA provides refuge for women and their children fleeing domestic abuse.  If you are fleeing domestic abuse but do not want to go into refuge, you can also use their outreach service. DDWA provides advocacy, practical and emotional support, based around your own individual needs. For more information

• 01389 751036
• group@ddwa.org.uk  
• http://www.ddwa.org.uk/ 

Women’s Safety and Support Service

This Service provides support for women who are or have experienced domestic abuse and an offence has been referred to court. You can access this service if you are a witness at court for domestic abuse or other partner violence; if you or your partner are receiving a criminal justice social work service, or if you have been charged with a criminal offence and have experienced abuse. If you would like more information:

• 01389 738484 and ask to speak to a Women’s Safety Support Officer
• Women’s Safety and Support Service