Domestic abuse and violence
- National 24hr Domestic Violence Helpline
For women experiencing domestic violence and abuse, their friends, family colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247(Freephone)
Website: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.co.uk
- National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline
Advice and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.
Telephone: 0800 999 5428 (Freephone)
Website: www.galop.org.uk
Services for men
Men’s Advice Line
Advice and support for heterosexual, gay, bisexual and trans men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
Telephone: 0808 801 0327 (Freephone)
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned about their violence and/or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.
Telephone: 0808 802 4040
(Freephone)
Website: www.respectphoneline.org.uk
Support for men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or adult sexual assault/rape, as well as their partners and carers.
Website: www.survivorsuk.org
Men’s sexual abuse and rape helpline.
Telephone: 0808 500 5005
(Freephone)
Support for men who have been sexually abused.
Telephone: 01273 911680
Website: www.mankindcounselling.org.uk
Rape, Sexual Violence and Abuse
- Rape Crisis England & Wales
National helpline for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, and their partners, friends and family.
Telephone: 0808 802 9999 (Freephone)
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Other services
Immediate and on-going support for victims of Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse.
Telephone: 0800 5999 247
(Freephone)
Website: www.karmanirvana.org.uk
- National Stalking Helpline
Guidance and information to anybody who is currently, or has previously been, affected by harassment or stalking.
Telephone: 0808 802 0300
(Freephone)
Website: www.stalkinghelpline.org
Information, advice and support to victims and others who are concerned about or have witnessed abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.
Telephone: 0808 808 8141 (Freephone)
Website: www.elderabuse.org.uk