If you need help now - contact the Police.
In an emergency call 999 or look in the phone book for your local police station and ask for the Domestic Violence Unit. In general you can contact your local Domestic Violence Unit, Victim Support Scheme or Violent Crime Information Line. Contact your local police station for details. You can find the number in the local telephone directory or by phoning directory enquiries.
BBC
The BBC has a free helpline open 24 hours a day.
Tel: 08000 934 934
Website: Hitting Home
http://www.bbc.co.uk/hittinghome
Childline
A free phoneline offering counselling and support to children and young people on a wide range of issues including abuse. The lines are open 24 hours a day and the calls won't show in your phone bill.
Tel: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Connexions
A new service set up by the Government to offer a range of guidance and support for young people between 13-19 years old. Each person gets access to a personal advisor. These advisors are from a range of backgrounds, including health, youth work and social welfare.
Website: www.connexions-direct.com
East Herts Police Domestic Violence Liaison Officer
Located at the Police Station, Ware Road, Hertford. Provides help and advice for victims of domestic violence.
Tel: 01992 533472 Everyman Project
Counselling, support and advice to men who are violent or abusive and are concerned about their violence and others affected by that violence.
Tel: 020 7263 8884
Website: www.everymanproject.co.uk Hidden Hurt
Information and advice on domestic violence, including lists of national and regional helpline numbers.
Website: www.hiddenhurt.co.uk
Jewish Women's Aid
Free helpline offering help and support and referral services for Jewish women who have experienced domestic violence.
Tel: 0800 591203
Website: www.jwauk.cjb.net
Kiran - Asian Women's Aid
Provides safe, temporary accommodation for Asian women and their children escaping domestic violence.
Tel: 020 8558 1986
Website: www.rdlogo.com/cwp/kawa/index.html
NSPCC
A free phoneline offering support and advice to children and young people in abusive or difficult situations. The lines are open 24 hours a day and the calls won't show up on your phone bill.
Tel: 0808 800 5000
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Rape Crisis Federation
Puts female victims in touch with their nearest Rape Crisis centre, which provides support and counselling.
Tel: 0115 934 8474
Website: www.rapecrisis.co.uk
Refuge
Run a number of refuges around the UK and a National Domestic Violence Helpline.
Tel: 0870 599 5443
The Samaritans
Always there if you need to talk to someone or get advice online anonymously.
Tel: 08457 909090
Website: www.samaritans.org
Shelterline
Can provide emergency access to refuge services.
Tel: 0808 800 4444
Website: www.shelter.org.uk
Southall Black Sisters
Information and advice for black and Asian women on domestic violence and related issues.
Tel: 020 8571 9595
Survivors UK
Survivors UK have a helpline, support groups and counselling for men who have been sexually abused.
Tel: 0845 1221201
Website: www.survivorsuk.org.uk
Victim Support
Provide emotional support and information for anyone effected by a crime.
Tel: 0845 30 30 900
Website: www.victimsupport.com Watford Turn Around
A programme for any man who accepts he has been violent, abusive or threatening to his female partner and wants to change.
Tel: 01923 250489
Women's Aid
Campaign to end violence against women and children. Provide advice, information, support and referrals to local refuges and emergency and temporary accommodation.
Tel: 0845 7023 468
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
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