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National support services

In an emergency call the police on 999

An emergency is when you, or other people, are not safe and in need of immediate help.

We know that thinking about these sorts of experiences and behaviours can be difficult. You are not alone, and there are people ready to listen to you.

Listed below are national helplines and services that can provide support, and can signpost you to local services if you need one.

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National helplines and services

National Domestic Abuse Helpline:

Galop: support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse or violence:

  • Website: https://galop.org.uk/
  • Helpline: National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse line: 0800 999 5428 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5 pm, and open until 8pm Wednesday and Thursday)
  • Chat to someone online: https://galop.org.uk/get-help/helplines/ - click 'Specialist web chat service' in the webpage's bottom right corner (Wednesday and Thursday, 5pm-8pm)

Women's Aid:

Men's Advice Line: support for male victim-survivors of domestic abuse:

Karma Nirvana: support with 'honour'-based abuse:

Respect: for if you are hurting someone close to you, or are concerned about someone else who is doing so:

Hestia Respond to Abuse Advice Line for employers wanting to support employees affected by domestic abuse:

The following services can support with other types of abuse:

NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) can support people who experienced abuse before the age of sixteen:

PEGS (Parental Education Growth Support) can support people who have experienced abuse from someone under 16, such as child/adolescent to parent violence:

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