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Early Intervention Project

The Early Intervention Project (EIP) is a Portsmouth-based support and advocacy service for females or males over 16 years of age experiencing domestic abuse

What does EIP offer?

The Early Intervention project offers clients non-judgemental support and advice about the options available to them. The project aims to empower those experiencing abuse to make informed choices.
As a client-led service, the support provided will be dependant on what the individual client feels they need.

How to access EIP:

EIP are able to take referrals from any health services within Portsmouth’s Primary Care Trust. If you are a client who would like to be referred, please approach your GP, your midwife/health visitor (if you have one), the medical staff at A&E or staff within any other department of Portsmouth hospitals.
EIP can also take referrals from the following agencies:
- Police: through the domestic abuse units at Fratton police station and Havant police station.
- Housing: via any Portsmouth City Council housing office or through the housing options department in the Civic offices
Health professionals wishing to refer clients to the project can call (023) 9221 0352 to obtain a referral form. Alternatively you can email the project at eip@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Additional Support and Information

Broken Rainbow: 08452 60 44 60,

 http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/

LGBT operators are highly trained and experienced in the specifics of LGBT domestic violence, with many coming from front line services. They understand the issues you’ll face and go through extended training to provide you with the best support they can

Opening times:
Mon 2pm-8pm
Wed 10am-1pm
Thur 2pm-8pm