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National domestic abuse helplines
Get help from national organisations if you're experiencing domestic abuse or want to support someone who is.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
A national service for women experiencing domestic abuse and the people supporting them. Get advice or access to emergency refuge accommodation.
Phone: 080 8200 0247.
Learn more on the National Domestic Abuse Helpline website
Bright Sky phone app
Get support and information if you're in an abusive relationship or you're concerned about someone who might be. The app is disguised as a weather app.
Learn more about the app on the Bright Sky website
Victim Support
Specialist teams give free support to help people recover from the effects of crime and traumatic events. They speak up for victims’ rights, ensuring their needs are met in the criminal justice system.
Phone: 080 8168 9291 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturday).
Learn more on the Victim Support website
National Stalking Helpline
Get guidance and information if you're experiencing harassment or stalking, or have experienced it in the past.
Phone: 080 8802 0300.
Learn more about the National Stalking Helpline
Rape Crisis
Find your nearest Rape Crisis Centre, get online emotional support, or find information and self-help tools.
Learn more on the Rape Crisis website
National Centre for Domestic Violence
A free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
- Make a referral
- Phone: 080 0970 2070
- Text: NCDV to 60777
- Email: office@ncdv.org.uk
Learn more on the National Centre for Domestic Violence website
Men's advice line
Advice and support for men in abusive situations.
Phone: 0808 801 0327.
Learn more on the men's advice line website
Galop
Helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people experiencing domestic abuse or hate crime.
- Phone: 030 0999 5428
- Email: help@galop.org.uk
Learn more on the Galop website
Respect
Free helpline for anyone concerned about their own behaviour. Respect offers support services for perpetrators of domestic abuse, young people who use violence and abuse at home and in relationships, and men who are victims of domestic violence.
Phone: 080 8802 4040.
Learn more on the Respect website
Childline
Private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19.
Phone: 0800 1111.
Learn more on the Childline website
Love Respect
Advice and support for 16 to 25 year olds, exploring healthy relationships, how to get help, and the law.
Learn more on the Love Respect website
Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO)
Advice and support for Middle Eastern women and girls living in the UK who are facing ‘honour’ based violence, domestic abuse, forced marriage or female genital mutilation.
Phone: 020 7920 6460 (9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday).
24-hour emergency helplines:
- Kurdish, Arabic: 078 4627 5246
- Farsi, Dari, Turkish: 078 4631 0157
Learn more on the IKWRO website
Southall Black Sisters
A holistic service for Asian, African-Caribbean and minority ethnic women, helping them escape violence and abuse, including forced marriage and 'honour' crimes.
Phone: 020 8571 0800.
Learn more on the Southall Black Sisters website
Forced Marriage Unit
For anyone in the UK worried about forced marriage, or anyone from the UK who has been involved in forced marriage but is now overseas.
Phone: 020 7008 0151 (from the UK), 0044 20 7008 0151 (from overseas).