Abuse

SafeLives

If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are supporting someone who is in that situation, immediate help is available.

• Visit the SafeLives website

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. The Helpline can help you find a refuge vacancy for you and your children; call them more information. They can also support you to find other specialist services in your community, which can provide support whether or not you have left your partner. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are supporting someone who is in that situation, immediate help is available.

• Telephone: 0808 2000 247
• Visit the National Domestic Abuse Helpline website

Survivors UK - Male Rape and Sexual Abuse Support

Survivors UK help sexually abused men, as well as their friends and family, no matter when the abuse happened, and challenge the silence and attitudes.

• Visit the Survivors UK website

Rape Crisis

National organisation offering support and counselling for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.

• Telephone: 0808 500 2222
• Visit the Rape Crisis website

Victim Support

As an independent charity, we work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. We help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. Support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs.

• Telephone: 0808 1689 111
• Visit the Victim Support website

Refuge

Every single day Refuge works tirelessly to support thousands of women and children experiencing domestic violence and other forms of gender based violence.

• Telephone: 0808 2000 247
• Visit the Refuge website

Galop - The LGBT+ anti-violence charity

They offer support if you have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse. They also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the policeor have questions about the criminal justice system.

• Telephone: 020 7704 2040
• Telephone: 080 0999 5428
• Visit the Galpop website

Respond

Support for people with learning disabilities who have experienced trauma/abuse.

• Telephone: 0207383 0700

DeafHope

Domestic and sexual abuse support for the deaf community.

• Telephone: 020 3947 2600
• Text: 079 7035 0366

Karma Nirvana

Advice & support for victims of honour-based abuse & forced marriage. 

• UK Helpline: 0800 5999 247

IRISi

The IRIS programme provides specialist advocacy and support to patients registered at IRIS-trained practices who are affected by domestic abuse.

Visit the IRISi website

ManKind Initiative

Our confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner).

This can range from actual violence or object throwing to mental abuse such as constant bullying or constant insults.

We provide both emotional support and practical information.

We receive calls from male victims across all age ranges and professions:

• From dustmen and doctors to bankers and builders,
• From men in their 20s to men in their 80s,
• From men across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

We welcome calls from mothers, sisters and friends of male victims seeking information.

We also receive calls from support organisations, charities and statutory agencies such as local authorities and police forces.

• Telephone: 01823 334244
• Visit the ManKind website

Men's Advice Line

Advice and support for men in abusive relationships

• Telephone: 0808 801 0327

Respect

Concerned about your own or someone else’s violent behavior

• Telephone: 0808 801 0327