For support and advice for women who are experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence in the home.
The 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline
Callers can be referred to local refuges and emergency and temporary accommodation. Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Access available via BT Type Talk.
Northern Ireland: 0800 917 1414 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Women's Aid
www.womensaid.org.uk
Women's Aid Northern Ireland
www.niwaf.org
Refuge
refuge.org.uk
Men's Advice Line
Offer support and advice to men who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse; includes legal advice, emotional support, counselling, parenting support and guidance to find alternative accommodation.
Helpline: 0808 801 0327 (lines open Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm, 2 to 5pm)
Crime Stoppers
www.crimestoppers-uk.org
You can report a crime to Crime Stoppers anonymously and calls are not traced.
Helpline: 0800 555 111 (lines open 24 hours a day)
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
If you're concerned about the safety of a child.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines open 24 hours a day, every day).
Textphone: 0800 056 0566.
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk.
NAPAC - National Association for People Abused in Childhood
www.napac.org.uk
Provide support no matter how long ago the incident took place, pointing people in the right direction to take control of their own recovery.
Helpline: 0800 085 3330 (lines open Monday to Friday 10.30am 9pm)
ChildLine
www.childline.org.uk
If you're a young person who has been approached or abused call Childline, it's free and confidential for anyone up to the age of 18.
Helpline: 0800 11 11 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Textphone: 0800 400 222.
Information on call charges numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land lines.
0808 - Free from BT land lines.
0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
