National domestic abuse helplines

Get help from national organisations if you're experiencing domestic abuse or want to support someone who is.

WarningIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 now. If you're in danger but can't talk, make a silent 999 call.

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