National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
For women in England. Free, confidential, 24 hours a day: 0808 2000 247.
Phone · Online · England
Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Free, 24 hours a day, for anyone in Scotland: 0800 027 1234.
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Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline is free and open 24 hours a day for anyone affected by domestic abuse or forced marriage, and for the people worried about them. You can also text or WhatsApp 07401 288595, email or use web chat.
How they can help
- 24-hour helpline (0800 027 1234)
- Text and WhatsApp
- Email and web chat
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Refuge
The largest specialist domestic abuse charity in the UK.
Phone · Online · In person · England
Women's Aid
Support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Online · England
Need urgent help? If you're in immediate danger, call 999. Free domestic abuse helplines, open 24 hours: in England 0808 2000 247 (Refuge, for women), in Wales 0808 80 10 800, in Scotland 0800 027 1234 and in Northern Ireland 0808 802 1414. Men can call the Men's Advice Line on 0808 801 0327, weekdays. Samaritans: 116 123.