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Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS)

Helpline and support services available to any man experiencing domestic abuse within Scotland. Also welcome calls from friends/family who may be concerned about a loved one. Can support any man (including trans-gender and non-binary people), whether in a mixed-sex or same-sex relationship. The team are all trained and will meet… Read More

Action Housing and Support

Helpline for people experiencing domestic abuse or the effects of abuse. The Helpline offers advice, support and safety advice for people experiencing domestic or sexual abuse. Further support includes a service to women, men, children, young people and concerned family or friends; specialist information and advice for agencies, employers, professionals… Read More

Afghanistan Capacity Development and Educational Organization (ACDEO)

Afghanistan’s only family support helpline. 6464 is a toll-free number in Afghanistan that provides phone-based counselling, legal aid and referrals to ground-based social service providers. The Family Helpline call operators have a strong awareness of cultural and religious sensitivity. As trained legal consultants, religious scholars and social workers, the operators… Read More

AMINA - The Muslim Women's Resource Centre

Information, advice and listening support for Muslim women. Help with a range of concerns including family matters, marriage, domestic abuse, racial harassment, immigration, Shariah, education, employment, finance, housing, health, social isolation and leisure activities suitable for Muslim women. Part of the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre which provides a drop-in centre,… Read More

Arch (North Staffs)

Confidential telephone support service which aims to make a difference to the lives of those experiencing domestic violence. The helpline is staffed by a team of trained and supervised volunteers. Can help with information on legal matters, housing or children’s issues, to enable people to make informed decisions about the… Read More

Birmingham & Solihull Women's Aid

BSWA provides a free, confidential telephone helpline service to anyone affected by violence against women and children. The Helpline Team can provide emotional support, details for emergency accommodation such as refuge or temporary accommodation, information on community drop-ins across Birmingham and Solihull for face to face support on a range… Read More

Centrepoint

Free and confidential helpline providing homelessness advice and support to anyone in England aged 16-25. The Team can also offer advice to people worried about a young person they know. The Centrepoint Helpline can help with issues including sofa surfing, options for when the Council cannot provide support, pregnant women… Read More

Fife Women's Aid - Support Line

Freephone helpline providing support and out of hours emergency on call service for women who experience domestic abuse. Any woman can access support services by telephoning the support line. Can arrange an appointment to meet at offices in Glenrothes or in a safe place. Further support includes refuge accommodation, information… Read More

FreeVA - Sexual Violence Helpline

Confidential helpline offering advice and information, a listening ear, emotional support, signposting and onward referrals to people experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence, rape and/or sexual assault. Callers can still contact the helpline if they do not live in Leicester/shire and the team will aim to signpost. FreeVA can… Read More

Health In Mind

Trauma Counselling Line Scotland (TCLS) offers confidential telephone counselling to any adult who experienced abuse as a child. This can include sexual, emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual abuse or neglect. The counselling team are fully trained in this area and both male and female counsellors are available from a range of… Read More

Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline

The Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline is a confidential anonymous support and signposting service for any caller affected by domestic abuse or domestic violence (victims, their friends and families, professional callers and people wanting to change their behaviour towards others). The Helpline offers detailed local, timely referral information, relevant to each… Read More

Independent Choices - Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline

Confidential domestic abuse helpline run by women for women. The helpline team can provide practical advice, emotional support, information, referral to safe refuge accommodation, telephone counselling and support to any woman (age 16 and over) who is being abused, has been abused or is in fear of being forced into… Read More

Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) - Domestic Abuse Helpline

Provide support services to all those experiencing or affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Services include refuge accommodation, outreach support and access to a free, confidential helpline. IDAS employs a team of accredited specialist workers to support people who need help through the criminal justice system. Also provide support… Read More

Lifeline Aotearoa

Lifeline Aotearoa’s 24/7 helpline offers free, confidential support. Volunteers on the community helplines provide a caring and professional service to a wide range of people in need. The Team deal with many issues including psychological and emotional distress, financial and work issues, marriage and family problems. The Helpline also provide… Read More

Blackburn & Darwen District Without Abuse

Provide advice and information to both male and female victims of domestic abuse. Can offer access to various services including access to temporary accommodation at the point of crisis subject to assessment. Further support includes access to counselling, access to various help and support programmes, advocacy services and support to… Read More

Bradford Cyrenians - Men Standing Up Helpline

Confidential telephone helpline for all men across the UK suffering from domestic abuse by their current or former partner (including same-sex partner) or other family members. The helpline team are trained professionals who have experience of working with men who have suffered domestic abuse. Offering emotional support, information and guidance…. Read More

Galop - National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline

Galop is an independent charity that provides support and advice to people who experience domestic violence and abuse, sexual violence or hate crime. The helpline provides emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence and abuse. Domestic abuse is a pattern of controlling… Read More

Jewish Women's Aid

The Helpline provides information, signposting and emotional support to Jewish women who are experiencing domestic abuse, or who have done in the past. Also provides information and support for family and friends of a woman who they believe is experiencing domestic abuse. Clients signposted via the Helpline may be referred… Read More

National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

National Association for people abused in childhood. Provide support and information for people abused in childhood and runs a national freephone support line for adults, both male and female, who have suffered any type of abuse in childhood. This could be physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect. London based… Read More

National Domestic Violence Helpline

Email: helpline@refuge.org.uk or helpline@womensaid.org.uk. The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. The Helpline can give support, help and information over the telephone,… Read More

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