If you are in immediate danger, dial 999.
If you’re under 18 and experiencing domestic abuse,
call Childline on 0800 1 1 1 1.
Childline can offer some advice or support via their free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk. Visit the Childline Website here
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by domestic abuse or violence, one of the following organisations may be able to help:
National helplines
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
Women's Aid provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic violence via the Survivor's Handbook and local domestic violence services.
Respect Phoneline offers confidential advice and support to help domestic violence perpetrators stop being violent and abusive to their partners or ex-partners.
0808 802 4040
Refuge
Refuge provides safe, emergency accommodation and emotional and practical support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.
0808 16 89 111
24/7
Information from the Government
Male-focused support
Men's Advice Line
Men's Advice Line offers confidential advice for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner.
0808 801 0327
Weekdays, 9am-5pm
Abused Men in Scotland
Abused Men in Scotland supports men who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse.
0808 800 0024
Mon–Fri, 10am-4pm
Tues–Thurs, 6pm-9pm
The ManKind Initiative
The ManKind Initiative provides confidential help and support for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence.
01823 334244
Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm
Scotland
Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline offers telephone information and support to anyone affected by domestic abuse or forced marriage.
0800 027 1234 (24/7)
Visit Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline website
Victim Support Scotland offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Scotland.
0800 160 1985
Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm
Scottish Women's Aid provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic violence via the Survivor's Handbook and local domestic violence services.
Wales
Live Fear Free Helpline is a confidential, sign posting and information service for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in Wales.
0808 80 10 800
24 hours a day
Northern Ireland
The 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline
offers referral to a range of services to all women, men and children affected by domestic & sexual violence.
0808 802 1414
Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland.
028 9024 3133
Women's Aid provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic violence via the Survivor's Handbook and local domestic violence services.
LGBTQ Support
National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Domestic Violence helpline
Run by Galop, provides support to LGBT people suffering domestic abuse.
0800 999 5428
Related Information and Support
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA)
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse offer free specialist advocacy and peer support to those bereaved by a death following domestic abuse, including homicide, suicide and unexplained deaths.
Penny Beale Memorial Fund is a registered charity set up to combat domestic violence. The aim is to preserve and protect the physical and mental health of the people who are or have been victims of domestic violence or abuse and to advance the education of the public by offering information, advice and training programmes.
On the website, you can find out more information about how to recognise an abusive personality as well as a list of many other contacts if you need further advice and support.