Information and Support

Refuge provides safe, emergency accommodation and emotional and practical support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Visit the Refuge website

Women's Aid provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic violence via the Survivor's Handbook and local domestic violence services.

Visit the Women's Aid website

The Hideout is a website created by Women’s Aid to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action if it's happening to them.

Visit The Hideout site

Visit the Scottish Women's Aid website

The 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline (Northern Ireland) offers referral to a range of services to all women, men and children affected by domestic & sexual violence.

Phone: 0808 802 1414

Visit the 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline website

Live Fear Free Helpline is a confidential, sign posting and information service for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in Wales.

Phone: 0808 80 10 800 (24/7)

Visit the Welsh Women's Aid website

Men’s Advice Line is a confidential service for male victims of domestic abuse offering support help men keep themselves (and their children) safe.

Phone: 0808 801 0327

Visit the Men's Advice Line website

Respect Phoneline is a confidential service for domestic abuse perpetrators, supporting men and women who are using abuse in same-sex or heterosexual relationships.

Phone: 0808 802 4040

Visit the Respect Phoneline website

Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provides a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.

Phone: 116 123

Visit the Samaritans website

Depression Alliance is for anyone affected by depression, it helps people meet and chat to others in local areas, join a self help group, and learn more about depression, treatment and recovery.

Visit the Depression Alliance website

Breathing Space offers a confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
A BSL service is also available via the website.

Visit the Breathing Space website

Community Advice & Listening Line offers emotional support and information on mental health and related matters to people in Wales.

Phone: 0800 132 737 (24/7) or text "help" to 81066

Visit the Community Advice & Listening Line website

Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.

Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24/7)

Visit the Lifeline website