Contact
Make a Change is currently available in the areas listed below. If you are interested in having Make a Change in your area, please email rebecca.vagi@respect.org.uk.
General enquiries
makeachange@respect.org.uk
Durham and Newcastle
Tel: 03000 20 25 25
Email: emmagoding@myharbour.org.uk
Sunderland
Tel: 0300 1240 466
Email: jackie.siggens@wwin.org.uk
Other support options
If you’re here because you need help or support and Make a Change is not currently in your area, please take a look at the below national resources.
For people using harmful behaviours, their friends and family, and professionals working with them:
Respect Phoneline: Call 0808 802 4040 from 10am-5pm Monday to Friday, or visit respectphoneline.org.uk (webchat is available on Thursdays from 2-4pm)
For anyone experiencing abuse:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Call 0808 2000 247, open 24 hours a day, or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk
For men experiencing abuse:
Men's Advice Line: Call 0808 801 0327 from 10am-5pm Monday to Friday, or visit mensadviceline.org.uk (webchat is available on Wednesdays from 10-11.30am and Thursdays from 2-4pm)
If you need to talk:
Samaritans: Call 116 123, open 24 hours a day, or visit samaritans.org
If you are in an emergency and need immediate support:
Please call 999