Support for Domestic Abuse
Information and Support: Domestic abuse
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by domestic abuse or violence, the following organisations may be able to help. If you are in immediate danger, you should dial 999.
Childline
If you’re a child and in a situation where you may be experiencing domestic abuse, Childline can offer some advice or support via their free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk.
Phone: 0800 1111 Website: Childline
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge is for women experiencing domestic abuse, their family, friends and others calling on their behalf.
Phone: 0808 2000 247
The 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Refuge
Refuge provides safe, emergency accommodation and emotional and practical support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Women's Aid
Women's Aid provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic violence via the Survivor's Handbook and local domestic violence services.
Visit Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline website
Live Fear Free Helpline
Live Fear Free Helpline is a confidential, sign posting and information service for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in Wales.
Phone: 0808 80 10 800 (24 hours a day)
Men's Advice Line
Men's Advice Line offers confidential advice for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner.
Phone: 0808 801 0327 (weekdays 9am-5pm)
Visit the Men's Advice Line website
The ManKind Initiative
The ManKind Initiative provides confidential help and support for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence.
Phone: 01823 334244 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)
Visit the ManKind Initiative website
National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Domestic Violence helpline
National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Domestic Violence helpline run by Galop, provides support to LGBT people suffering domestic abuse.
Phone: 0800 999 5428
Respect Phoneline
Respect Phoneline offers confidential advice and support to help domestic violence perpetrators stop being violent and abusive to their partners or ex-partners.
Phone: 0808 802 4040
Visit the Respect Phoneline website
Victim Support
Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.
Phone: 0808 16 89 111 (24/7)
Visit the Victim Support website
Related Information and Support
If you have also been affected by forced marriage or honour violence, organisations listed on our Forced marriage and honour violence support page may be able to help.