SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS
Free, confidential help across the UK.
Choose the topic that fits best — sexual violence services on one tab, domestic abuse on the other. Tap to call or visit a website.
Free, confidential UK services for anyone experiencing or worried about domestic abuse — including coercive control, financial, emotional, “honour”-based and same-sex relationship abuse.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
24/7, free, confidential
Run by Refuge — the UK's largest specialist DV charity. Available 24/7 every day of the year. They can talk you through options, find a refuge place, or just listen. Translators available.
Women's Aid
Live Chat & Survivors' Forum
Federation of over 170 local services. Free Live Chat (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm), Survivors' Forum (24/7), and the Survivor's Handbook — practical, written-by-survivors guidance.
Live Fear Free (Welsh Women’s Aid)
Wales-wide — 24/7, in Welsh or English
The Welsh Government’s free, confidential 24/7 helpline run by Welsh Women’s Aid. Open to anyone in Wales affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence or other forms of violence against women — women, men, non-binary, family members, friends, and professionals. Available in Welsh, English, and via translators in over 100 languages. SMS, web chat and email options available.
Men's Advice Line
For male victims of domestic abuse
Free, confidential helpline run by Respect for men experiencing abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member — including gay, bi and trans men.
Mankind Initiative
UK charity for male victims of domestic abuse
Confidential helpline supporting men in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing domestic abuse or coercive control from their partner, ex-partner or family member. Provides emotional and practical support, signposting to refuges and legal advice.
SurvivorsUK
Male survivors of sexual abuse & relationship abuse
National UK charity supporting boys, men and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence — including within an abusive relationship. Free web chat, SMS and WhatsApp support, plus specialist ISVA / IDVA and counselling.
Karma Nirvana
"Honour"-based abuse & forced marriage
National UK helpline supporting victims of "honour"-based abuse and forced marriage. Operated by survivors. Also supports professionals working with affected communities.
Forced Marriage Unit (FCDO)
UK government — UK & overseas
Joint Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Home Office unit providing confidential advice and support to people at risk of forced marriage, both in the UK and overseas.
NCDV
Free same-day legal orders
National Centre for Domestic Violence helps you apply for emergency non-molestation, occupation and prohibited-steps orders — often within 24 hours. Free, regardless of financial circumstances.
Galop — LGBT+ domestic abuse
For LGBT+ survivors
Specialist UK LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. Free, confidential domestic abuse helpline staffed by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime or so-called "conversion" therapy.
Hourglass
Abuse of older people
The only UK-wide charity dedicated to safer ageing. Free, confidential helpline for anyone (any age) concerned about the safety, dignity or finances of an older person — including coercion, neglect, theft and 'romance' scams.
Respect Phoneline
For people worried about their own behaviour
If you are concerned that your own behaviour is hurting your partner or family, this is a confidential, non-judgemental helpline that can help you change. Asking for help is a courageous step.
Refuge Tech Safety
Free UK support for tech-facilitated abuse
Dedicated Refuge service helping survivors deal with tech abuse — stalkerware / spyware, tracking, image-based abuse, hacked accounts, safe browsing, protecting children’s devices. Free step-by-step guides plus a specialist chat and phone service.
SupportLine
Confidential emotional support helpline
Confidential UK helpline for children, young adults and adults who are isolated, vulnerable, or affected by domestic violence, abuse, bullying, relationship or mental-health difficulties. Registered charity. Also reachable by email and post if the phone is not right for you.