Domestic violence and homelessness

Find out more about your options if you can't stay in your home due to domestic violence.

You can apply as a homeless person if you can't stay in your home due to domestic violence.

If you are in immediate danger or there is an emergency call 999. If you are unable to speak, dial 55 and you will be transferred to the police.

For 24/7 support, you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for free. They will be able to advise you on your options. This includes vacancies in refuges if you plan to leave, or have left your home.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Telephone: 0808 2000 247 
Seek support on the National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline website

Who can apply

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you can make a homeless application in any local authority, even if you do not live there.

You can apply as a homeless person if you can't stay in your home due to domestic violence.

Domestic abuse can include:
•    physical abuse
•    emotional abuse
•    psychological abuse
•    sexual abuse
•    financial abuse
•    harassment

It can happen to people of any gender, sexuality, or age. If you're in fear of a partner, ex-partner or member of your family, you may be experiencing domestic abuse.

You can make a homelessness and housing advice application if you cannot stay in your home.

Find more information on Domestic abuse support in Cumbria

If you have nowhere safe to live today contact

Barrow area

Email: dutytorefer1@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Office hours telephone: 01229 876599

Eden area

Email: dutytorefer2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Office hours telephone: 01768 212179

South Lakeland area

Email: homelessness@southlakeland.gov.uk
Office hours telephone: 01539 793 199

Out of hours contact details

Telephone: 01229 833311

Make a homeless and housing advice application

See the homelessness and housing advice application step-by-step process