Victim Support Bedfordshire – IDVA service
Victim Support Bedfordshire provides free, confidential and independent support to people aged 16 and over who are experiencing stalking or domestic abuse. Support is available to everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, race, religion, disability or background who resides within Bedfordshire. Our trained specialist advocates work across Bedfordshire to help individuals improve their safety, understand their options, and move forward.
IDVA Service
The Bedfordshire Independent Domestic Violence Advisory (IDVA) Service is a SafeLives Leading Lights accredited service, reflecting good and safe practice. They offer advice, advocacy and support to high-risk victims of domestic abuse. They support any victims over the age of 16 years old that are at risk of significant harm, regardless of their sexuality, gender, disability, culture or background. They have IDVA’s based in Luton, Bedford and at Bedford Hospital and offer a free, independent and confidential service. Support can be provided for risk assessment, safety planning, support and signposting, home security surveys, housing options, criminal proceedings support, agency liaison, signposting to financial advice, advocacy at MARAC and support in accessing other specialist services. Self-referral or via a professional.
Opening Hours- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (excluding public holidays)
Telephone: Luton: 01582 488777 Bedford & Central Bedfordshire: 01234 763785
24 Hour Support line: 08 08 16 89 111
Geographical area service covers
Bedfordshire, including Luton
Who is the service for?
We support any victims over the age of 16 years old that are at risk of significant harm, regardless of their sexuality, gender, disability, culture or background.
Referral routes into service (professionals, self)
Self referral or via a professional
Risk level you support
High Risk