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Thank you for getting in touch. If you need immediate support, there are specialist organisations that can help. You do not have to make a police report to access support.

Domestic Abuse (England): National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) - 0808 2000 247

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales): Live Fear Free - 0808 80 10 800

Rape and Sexual Violence (England & Wales): Rape Crisis - 0808 500 2222

LGBT+ survivors: Galop - 0800 999 5428 [galop.org.uk ], [galop.org.uk ]

Honour-based abuse and forced marriage: Karma Nirvana - 0800 5999 247 [karmanirvana.org.uk ], [karmanirvana.org.uk ]

Male survivors of domestic abuse: Men's Advice Line - 0808 801 0327 [mensadvice...ine.org.uk ], [respect.org.uk ]

Deaf survivors: SignHealth - Text 07800 003421 [signhealth.org.uk ], [signhealth.org.uk ]

Black, minoritised and migrant women: Southall Black Sisters - 020 8571 0800 [southallbl...ers.org.uk ], [southallbl...ers.org.uk ]

All victims of crime: Victim Support - 0808 16 89 111 [victimsupport.org.uk ], [victimsupport.org.uk ]

Specialist Support

Domestic Abuse and Controlling or Coercive Behaviour

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
For women experiencing domestic abuse, including coercive and controlling behaviour. Available 24/7.
0808 2000 247
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Women's Aid
Information, survivor resources, email support and live chat.
https://www.womensaid.org.uk

https://chat.womensaid.org.uk

Victim Support
Free, confidential support regardless of whether you have reported to police.
0808 16 89 111
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk

24/7 live chat available.

Sexual Violence, Rape and Sexual Assault

Rape Crisis England & Wales
Support for anyone aged 16+ affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
0808 500 2222 (24/7)
https://rapecrisis.org.uk

Online chat available.

NHS Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs)
Provide medical care, forensic examinations and specialist support following sexual assault.
https://www.nhs.uk/SARCs

Support for Seldom Heard Communities

Black, Minoritised and Migrant Women

Southall Black Sisters
Specialist support for Black, minoritised and migrant women experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, forced marriage and related harms.
020 8571 0800
https://southallblacksisters.org.uk

Imkaan Member Services Directory
Network of specialist "by and for" services supporting Black and minoritised women and girls affected by violence and abuse.
https://www.imkaan.org.uk

Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage

Karma Nirvana
National specialist service for victims and survivors of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
0800 5999 247
https://karmanirvana.org.uk

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

LGBT+ Victims and Survivors

Galop
National LGBT+ anti-abuse charity supporting people affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime and conversion practices.
0800 999 5428
https://www.galop.org.uk

Phone, email and webchat support available.

Deaf Victims and Survivors

SignHealth Domestic Abuse Service
Specialist domestic abuse and sexual violence support for Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL).
Text: 07800 003421
da@signhealth.org.uk

https://signhealth.org.uk

Male Victims and Survivors

Men's Advice Line
Support for male victims of domestic abuse, including trans and non-binary people.
0808 801 0327
https://mensadviceline.org.uk

ManKind Initiative
Confidential support and signposting for male victims of domestic abuse.
0808 800 1170
https://mankind.org.uk

Male Victims of Sexual Violence

National Male Survivor Helpline (Safeline)
Support for men affected by sexual violence and abuse.
0808 800 5005
https://www.safeline.org.uk

Young People and Children

Childline
Free, confidential support for anyone under 19.
0800 1111
https://www.childline.org.uk

Wales

Sexual Assault Referral Centres

Access a SARC - NHS Wales Performance and Improvement

Live Fear Free (Welsh Government)

National domestic abuse, sexual violence and violence against women service for Wales. A

0808 80 10 800

Text: 07860 077333

https://gov.wales/live-fear-free

Welsh Women's Aid

Umbrella organisation for specialist domestic abuse and VAWDASV services across Wales.

Provides links to local support services.

https://welshwomensaid.org.uk

New Pathways

Specialist rape and sexual violence support service covering several areas of Wales.

https://www.newpathways.org.uk

RASASC North Wales (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre)

Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual violence in North Wales.

https://rasawales.org.uk

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