Other useful contacts
At Rising Sun, we provide specialist domestic abuse support to all victim-survivors across Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe.
We recognise however, that you may wish to be supported by a charity that you identify with better. There are many organisations and charities that can help you along your journey to recovery, alongside our support.
Below you’ll find a list of other organisations & charities that you may find useful.
Other services in Kent
Oasis Domestic Abuse Service
If you live in Thanet, Dover or Medway and are experiencing domestic abuse you can receive support from Oasis Domestic Abuse Service.
SATEDA
If you are a woman or child/young person living in Swale and are experiencing domestic abuse, you can receive support from SATEDA.
DAVVS
If you live in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks or Tonbridge and are experiencing domestic abuse, you can receive support from DAVSS.
Black & Minoritised Women
Sistah Space
Sistah Space support women and families affected by domestic abuse whilst also ensuring that cultural factors are not only considered but understood.
Imkaan Registry
Imkaan is an umbrella women’s organisation addressing violence against Black and Minoritised women and girls, and has a comprehensive list of supporting charities.
The Traveller Movement
Their work aims to advocate for and work with Romani (Gypsy), Roma & Irish Traveller people on a variety of issues, including domestic abuse
Forced Marriage
Karma Nirvana
Karama Nirvana run the national Honour Based Abuse Helpline, train professionals, gather data to inform policies and services, and campaign for change.
Southall Black Sisters
Southall Black Sisters provides holistic advocacy services aimed at helping Black and minoritised women live free from all forms of violence and abuse.
IKWRO
IKWRO provide support for Middle Eastern, North African (MENA) and Afghan women and girls in the UK, who are at risk of VAWG, including “honour” based abuse.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Kent Refugee Action Network
KRAN work with young people who have arrived alone in Kent and are claiming asylum. They provide a safe, positive space and offer support, both practical and emotional.
Right to Remain
Right to Remain provide a toolkit explaining the routes to immigration status and support if you have experienced domestic abuse in the UK.
Migrant Help
Migrant Help exist to protect people affected by displacement and exploitation, helping them thrive as individuals and recover from their trauma.
LGBTQ+
Galop
Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. They are a service run by LGBT+ people for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence.
Switchboard
Switchboard is a national LGBTQIA+ support line for anyone, at any point in their journey. They can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity.
Stonewall Housing
They are the leading national charity supporting LGBTQ+ people of all ages who live in the UK and are experiencing homelessness or living in an unsafe environment.
Older people
Hourglass
Hourglass is a charity providing confidential support to older people or those concerned about an older person who is at risk of, experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse.
Age UK
Age UK provides services at a national and local level to support older people and has expert safeguarding advice for anyone feeling at risk themselves or who has concerns about someone else.
Independent Age
A charity aimed at supporting older adults and families with clear, free and impartial advice on care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility, and staying safe.
Disabilities
SignHealth
SignHealth give Deaf people the tools to rebuild their lives and regain their confidence following domestic abuse through support from qualified Deaf IDVAs.
Refuge
Refuge, the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK, works with other statutory and voluntary services to ensure they meet the needs of disabled women.
Respond
Respond supports people with learning disabilities, autism or both, who have experienced trauma in their lives, including domestic abuse.
Men
Respect
Respect support men directly and support professionals with a Male Victims Toolkit, they aim to destigmatise abuse and encourage men to speak out.
ManKind Initiative
A confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, colleagues and employers.
Look Ahead
Look Ahead deliver support to communities in Kent and Medway, including offering domestic abuse support for men and those identifying as men.
Mental Health
WithYou
WithYou provides a range of mental health support services for adult and young people, including a webchat service. WithYou has over 80 services available across the UK.
Fresh Visions
Their Thrive Domestic Abuse Counselling Services programme provides trauma-informed counselling to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
Live Well Kent
If you’re aged 17+ and live in Kent & Medway, Live Well Kent has a network of voluntary organisations and charities that can help you with a range of mental health support.
Housing
Kent County Council
Information on private rented housing, council homes and support for homelessness across Kent, including Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe.
Porchlight
Founded to help people facing the devastating effects of homelessness. Porchlight have many services that can help support you based on your personal situation.
Catching Lives
Catching Lives is an independent charity based in Canterbury, supporting people who are homeless or insecurely housed in Canterbury & East Kent.
Legal
Rights of Women
Rights of Women provides free, clear and accessible information about the law and their legal rights to women experiencing domestic abuse.
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice offer free, confidential and impartial advice across a wide-range of topics, including law, housing, debt, benefits, immigration and more.
Legal Aid
You might be able to get legal aid if you have evidence that you or your children have been victims of domestic abuse and you cannot afford to pay legal costs.
Pets
Dogs Trust
The Freedom project helps dog owners who are fleeing domestic abuse. Dogs will be placed into a safe and loving foster home with dedicated volunteers until you can be safely reunited.
Cats Protection
The Lifeline project helps cat owners who are fleeing domestic abuse. Cats will be placed into a safe and loving foster home with dedicated volunteers until you can be safely reunited.
The Pet Refuge Project
They can assist those who need to flee or have fled domestic abuse, by organising a foster carer for any pets. There are no limits on the pets we help, and our foster carers are selected from a range of expert volunteers.
Need support?
Wherever you are in your journey, Rising Sun are here to support you through every step of removing abuse from your lives and improving your safety.