Domestic Abuse Referrals

At the Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre, we are committed to offering accessible, early intervention for families across Gloucestershire. Our domestic abuse referrals process is designed to be simple, supportive, and confidential, whether you're seeking help for yourself or referring someone.

If you or a loved one could benefit from healthy relationship support, our team are here to help you take the important first steps. By focusing on prevention, and providing a safe space for all, we aim to nurture healthier families in our community.

Make a Self-Referral     Make a Referral for Someone

 

 

 

Who We Support

The Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre
can support:

  • Expectant parents
  • Parents or carers with a child under 5 years old
  • Families experiencing relationship difficulties, seeking relationship support during pregnancy or early parenting
  • Individuals who wish to build emotional resilience, improve communication and access programmes for healthy families.

Who We Cannot Support

For safeguarding and risk assessment reasons, we regret we cannot work with:

  • Medium or high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse
  • Serial perpetrators of domestic abuse
  • Perpetrators with open criminal proceedings
  • Perpetrators involved in private family court proceedings

 

Our Referral Criteria

 

Must be expectant parents, or parents/carers with a child under 5

 

For anyone wanting to build healthier relationships, manage conflict better, or make positive changes

Must live in Gloucestershire

 

If you require further information about eligibility criteria, please contact us.

 

 

Contact us on  07769 268340 if you need help with the referral form
or information about our programmes.​

 

 

What Happens After You Refer

Once a referral is received by the Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre, here's what you can expect:

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Acknowledgement

We confirm receipt of your referral within five working days.

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Suitability Screening 

Our experienced team conducts a assessment to ensure your referral is suitable for our program.

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Initial Conversation

We arrange an initial appointment to arrange an assessment for you, to understand your family's needs.

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Personalised Support Plan

We support you to understand your family goals and develop a personalised support plan.  

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Signposting

We work with you to explore any additional need you or you family might have and signpost you for further support.

 

Urgent & Emergency Situations

We are not an emergency service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or at significant risk of harm, please call 999. For urgent safeguarding needs, you can also contact the Gloucestershire Emergency Duty Team at 01452 614194.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you ensure confidentiality in domestic abuse referrals?

We treat all domestic abuse referrals confidentially and securely, only sharing information with your consent or if required for safeguarding.

How can I refer someone to the Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre?

You can refer yourself or others via our online form or by emailing a completed referral form to contact@healthyrelationshipsac.co.uk.

Who is eligible for healthy relationship support?

We support expectant parents, carers or parents with a child under five, and families seeking relationship support in Gloucestershire.

Who cannot be supported by your service?

We cannot support medium or high-risk perpetrators, serial perpetrators, those with open criminal proceedings, or those in private family court.

What happens after I make a referral to HRAC?

We confirm receipt of the referral, arrange an initial conversation, create a personalised support plan and signpost where needed.

What should I do if someone is in immediate danger?

We are not an emergency service. If you or someone is in danger, please call 999.

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Let's Build Safer, Healthier Families Together

Ready to take the first step towards safer, healthier family relationships in Gloucester? Begin your journey with the Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre. Fill in our referral form or call us on 07769 268340 for confidential advice and information about the support available. 

Make a Referral