You're not alone. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, Panahghar is here to help…

How can we help?

  • Listen & support without judgement

  • Help you find a safe home

  • Provide multi-lingual support

  • Explain your legal rights

  • Help you access the right services

24/7 dedicated multi-lingual support helpline

0800 055 6519

Panahghar offers free specialised multilingual support, advice, and advocacy for victims and families experiencing domestic, sexual, or gendered abuse in Coventry, Solihull, Leicester and Leicestershire. Our services include access to safe refuge and assistance. If English isn't your first language, call us at 0800 055 6519. Our 24/7 helpline aims to alleviate physical and mental distress, dismantling barriers and stigma through refuge, counselling, outreach, and training, ensuring continuous support whenever needed. We are here when you need us.

Please call 999 if you are in immediate danger.

If you cannot speak, wait to be connected, then press 55 and the police will attend.

Support for Women

We know that women from Black and Minority Ethnic communities can face additional barriers to getting the help that they need.  Know that you are not alone and you are not to blame. We are here for you and can help.

Support for Men

Domestic abuse isn't confined to women; men, whether in relationships or within their families, can also be victims. Men facing domestic violence might struggle to seek help, feeling isolated, but loved ones could recognise signs of abuse and offer crucial support. We are here to offer advice and support.

At Panahghar, we understand how difficult it may be if you are a Black or Ethnic Minority person experiencing domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse.

You might feel a lot of different emotions from being afraid, to feeling lonely and not knowing what to do. You might feel too ashamed or scared to talk to anyone about what you are going through or worried about how people including the police or social services might respond with cultural or racial bias. We have a team of dedicated individuals with the experience to help you not matter what culture or background you are from.

Dedicated support for Black & Minority Ethnic.

Our Services

Everyones journey is different, your next steps will differ from others. Our team can support you with whatever you decide to do, whether that is leaving your partner or just needing advice and support at this stage we are here.

Our wide range of multi-lingual support, advice and safe refuge can meet your personal needs in this difficult time. Our support is wide ranging and can include but is not limited to safe refuge, safety planning, advocacy, immigration, medical services, education, parenting, children’s support and local social and cultural facilities.