Women For Restore
Women's Safety

Helplines

Confidential help, whatever has happened. Most of these lines are free to call.

999

In danger now? Call 999.

On a mobile and can't speak? Stay on the line, cough or tap the phone, then press 55 when asked. This tells the operator you need help and puts you through to the police.

National helplines

For England and Wales.

Emergency

On a mobile and can't speak? Press 55 when asked

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Refuge, 24/7

Rape Crisis Support Line

24/7, anyone 16+

National Stalking Helpline

Suzy Lamplugh Trust, weekdays

Victim Support

24/7, reported or not

NSPCC Helpline

Adults worried about a child

Childline

Anyone under 19, 24/7

Stop It Now

Worried about child sexual abuse

Karma Nirvana

Honour-based abuse, forced marriage

Forced Marriage Unit

Advice and support

Men's Advice Line

Male victims of domestic abuse

Galop

LGBT+ victims of abuse

Samaritans

Anyone in distress, 24/7

Revenge Porn Helpline

Intimate images shared, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm (Fridays currently email only)

Report child abuse images to the Internet Watch Foundation at iwf.org.uk, and online grooming to CEOP at ceop.police.uk. For anything that isn't an emergency, call 101 or report online to your local police force.

In Scotland

Scotland has its own police and support services. See the helplines on the Scotland page.

Help in your area

Local helplines, refuges and support services are listed in each Branch Pack.

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