Please ensure consent has been sought for this referral.

Safety Net is a survivor focused service. We do not knowingly work with anyone who is under investigation for or has been convicted of sexual or domestic abuse.

For now, the person being referred is not eligible for service because we are a recovery service, rather than crisis support. If the person is in mental health crisis, they can call NHS 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support. If they live in Cumbria and need urgent help with their mental health right, with their consent, contact Cumbria Crisis Support on 0800 652 2865. In addition, consider contacting their GP.

For now, the person being referred is not eligible for service because we are a recovery service and do not provide immediate safety support to people who are experiencing domestic abuse now. If you are a professional working with someone who is currently at risk of domestic abuse, you are required to complete a domestic abuse risk assessment (DASH) with this person. This can be found at: https://safelives.org.uk/resources-for-professionals/dash-resources. Please ensure all high-risk cases are referred to Cumbria MARAC and the IDVA service, which in Cumbria is provided by Victim Support. Victim Support Cumbria can be contacted on 0300 303 0157.

For now, the person being referred is not eligible for service because we are a recovery service and do not provide immediate safety support to people who are experiencing sexual abuse now. If you are a professional working with someone who has experienced a sexual assault immediate support can be accessed through The Bridgeway (SARC). The ISVA service in Cumbria is Victim Support and they can be contacted on 0300 303 0157.

If the person being referred is not engaging in dependency recovery services, we request they get support regarding this prior to being referred into support at Safety Net. Please consider referring them to CADAS by calling 0800 254 5658. In addition, Recovery Steps can be contacted on 01900 512300 or emailed on referrals@recoverystepscumbria.org.uk.

Immediate housing needs should be addressed prior to referring someone for recovery support. Immediate accommodation and support for someone who is a victim of domestic abuse can be accessed by contacting Cumberland Housing teams: Allerdale Office hours: 01900 702660 Out of hours: 0300 373 3730 Email: Homelessness1@cumberland.gov.uk Carlisle Office hours: 01228 817428 Out of hours: 01228 817373 or 01228 817386 Email: Homelessness2@cumberland.gov.uk Copeland Telephone: 01946 598300 Email: Homelessness3@cumberland.gov.uk Safety Net are commissioned to provide support to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse residing in various forms of supported accommodation. This includes refuges, specialist safe accommodations, dispersed accommodations, sanctuary scheme properties, second-stage/move-on accommodations, and other emergency domestic abuse housing. Eligibility for these services applies from one month after leaving the abusive relationship, instead of the usual three months. Please contact us on office@safetynetuk.org or by phoning 01228 515859 in office hours to discuss the suitability of our support for this person, before making a referral and request an appointment with one of our triage team.

We will not accept referrals for people who are currently working with another therapist, as it is not recommended to engage in different therapeutic interventions at the same time. In addition, we request that people being referred have a period of six months between therapeutic interventions, to apply the tools/techniques learnt from therapy, prior to engaging in a new therapeutic relationship.

Safety Net is able to accept referrals for people who are refugees or seeking asylum and have experienced rape, domestic abuse or sexual abuse. In addition, we can provide support if they have experienced any other abuse as a result of being a refugee, for example physical abuse or imprisonment. Please complete a referral form online or download, complete and email to: office@safetynetuk.org. Referral forms must be signed. Referrals which are incomplete or which do not provide supporting information where prompted to do so will not be accepted and returned to the referrer. Please contact us on office@safetynetuk.org or by phoning 01228 515859 in office hours to discuss the suitability of our support for this person, before making a referral and request an appointment with one of our triage team.

Your client may be eligible for our support. Please complete a referral form online. Referrals which are incomplete or which do not provide supporting information where prompted to do so will not be accepted and returned to the referrer. Please contact us on office@safetynetuk.org or by phoning 01228 515859 in office hours to discuss the suitability of our support for this person, before making a referral and request an appointment with one of our triage team.