Domestic abuse help lines

Domestic abuse help lines:

• National Domestic Violence Helpline –

0808 2000 247 The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge.

• Women’s Aid –

0808 2000 247 – womensaid.org.uk

Provides services for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse, rape and sexual abuse.

• The Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327 – mensadviceline.org.uk

A confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse from a partner, ex-partner or other family members

• Rape Crisis – 0808 500 2222 – rapecrisis.org.uk

Rape Crisis Centres offer a range of services for women and girls who have been raped or experienced sexual abuse.

• NSPCC ChildLine – 0800 1111 – childline.org.uk

Free, confidential service for young people up to the age of 19. Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, over the phone, through online chat or online message boards.

• Galop – 0800 999 5428 – galop.org.uk

Galop gives advice and support to LGBT people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence and domestic abuse.

• Respect – 0808 802 4040 – respectphoneline.org.uk

The Respect phone line is a confidential helpline offering advice, information and support to help you stop being violent and abusive to your partner.

• Samaritans – 116 123 – samaritans.org

A 24-hour helpline for any person in emotional distress.