Find help

Emergency Services

Immediate danger

999

24/7

Silent Solution (999 then 55)

Cannot speak safely — press 55 after dialling 999 from a mobile

999

24/7

Men's Advice Line

Men experiencing domestic abuse

0808 8010 327

Mon–Fri 10am–8pm

Galop — LGBT+ DA Helpline

LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse

0800 999 5428

Mon–Fri

Karma Nirvana

Honour-based abuse and forced marriage

0800 5999 247

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Forced Marriage Unit (FCDO)

Forced marriage support, including overseas

020 7008 0151

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Respect Phoneline

People worried about their own abusive behaviour

0808 802 4040

Childline

Under 19s

0800 1111

24/7

NSPCC Helpline

Adults concerned about a child

0808 800 5000

Mon–Fri 8am–10pm, weekends 9am–6pm

Women's Aid (find local)

Local refuges & services

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)

Women experiencing domestic abuse

0808 2000 247

24/7, free, confidential

Women's Aid Live Chat

Women — webchat

Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm

Refuge

Emergency accommodation, support workers

Rape Crisis England & Wales

Survivors of sexual violence (any time, any age)

0808 500 2222

24/7

Citizens Advice

Free legal/benefits/housing advice

0800 144 8848 (Eng) / 0800 702 2020 (Wales)

Civil Legal Advice (legal aid)

Check eligibility for legal aid

0345 345 4 345

Rights of Women

Free legal advice for women on family law, immigration & DA

020 7251 6577 (family)

Live Fear Free (Wales)

Wales DA & sexual violence

0808 80 10 800

24/7

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Scotland

0800 027 1234

24/7

Scottish Women's Aid

Scotland

Women's Aid Federation NI / Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline NI

Northern Ireland

0808 802 1414

24/7