Domestic abuse

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 Borough 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 

Useful Links: 

• Dartford Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop 

• Sanctuary Scheme 

• National Domestic Violence Helpline  

• Domestic Abuse Support Services in Kent and Medway  

Dartford One Stop Shop 

The Dartford One Stop Shop offering a range of advice all under one roof to help victims of domestic abuse opened its doors in May 2008. 

The service is open every Tuesday morning at the Civic Centre with representatives from Dartford Borough Council's housing department, legal representation and domestic abuse specialist support provider Clarion, plus other agencies, all offering advice on issues concerning domestic abuse. 
No appointment is required, just turn up. All advice is free to anyone visiting the shop. 

Opening hours: 

Every Tuesday between 9.30am and 12 noon at:

Dartford Borough Council 
Civic Centre 
Home Gardens 
Kent 
DA1 1DR 

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Other local One Stop Shops in the area: 

Gravesham One Stop Shop opening hours 

Every Thursday between 9.30am and 12 noon at

Woodville Hall 
Civic Centre 
Gravesend 
Kent 
DA12 1AU