National 24 hour
Domestic Violence Helpline
Jointly run by Refuge and Women’s Aid
0808 2000 247
Refuge
Provide information, support and practical help 24-hours
a day to women experiencing domestic violence. Can refer
women and children to refuges throughout the UK to enable
them to escape domestic abuse.
0808 8089999
www.refuge.org.uk
Respect Helpline
Phone line for domestic violence perpetrators (people who
commit domestic abuse) and (ex) partners, friends and relatives
who are concerned about a perpetrator.
0845 122 8609
Women’s Aid National Helpline
Confidential advice on legal and practical options available
and refer to other support services.
0845 3030 9000
Childline
Free phone line offering counselling and support to children
and young people.
0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk
Everyman
A national helpline for men who are violent or are concerned
about the effects of their violence. Can provide telephone
counselling and advice about local services.
0207 7376747 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Men’s Advice Line
malesurvivor.org
0845 0646800 (Monday – Thursday, 10am-5pm)
Male victim Helpline
0845 064 6800
Victim Support
Confidential support for people affected by crime. You do
not have to have reported incidents to the police to get
support.
www.victimsupport.org.uk
Shelterline
If you’re worried about having nowhere to go if you
leave an abusive partner. Can provide emergency access
to refuge services.
0808 800 4444
www.shelter.org.uk
Samaritans
0845 7909090
http://www.samaritans.org.uk/
Asian women's 24-Hour Helpline
0207 4741547
Citizen’s Advice
0870 1264058
http://www.newforest-cab.org.uk/ (New
Forest Branch)
NSPCC Child Protection
For anyone concerned about a child at risk – offers
information, support and counselling.
0808 8005000
http://www.nspcc.org.uk
NHS Direct
(24 Hour Nurse Advice)
0845 4647
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous
02392 580776
National Drugs Helpline
Gives information and advice to anyone in the UK concerned
about drugs. This includes drug users, their families, friends
and colleagues.
0800 776600
Gingerbread
Support for lone parent families in England and Wales.
0800 018 4318
www.gingerbread.org.uk
Hidden Hurt
Information and advice on domestic abuse, including links
to national and regional organisations.
www.hiddenhurt.co.uk
The Tulip Project
Supports parents who have experienced abuse at the hands
of their children.
0151 637 6363
A19
Confidential advice for 9-16 year olds living with domestic
abuse.
0208 5141177
