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National support services for victims

If you have experienced abuse or violence, these national organisations can offer confidential advice and support.

  • Tel: 0808 801 08 18
  • Website: The Survivors Trust website
  • Monday to Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday, 10am-12.30pm, Sunday 6pm-8pm

The Survivors Trust runs a free, national helpline 7 days a week for people aged 16+. We welcome and encourage all survivors of rape or sexual abuse and violence to call our helpline. We are a fully inclusive service, providing safe, non-judgemental support to survivors, their supporters and professionals. No matter when the abuse took place, we’re here to support you. 

  • Tel: 0808 801 08 18
  • Website: The Survivors Trust website
  • Monday to Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday, 10am-12.30pm, Sunday 6pm-8pm

The Survivors Trust runs a free, national helpline 7 days a week for people aged 16+. We welcome and encourage all survivors of rape or sexual abuse and violence to call our helpline. We are a fully inclusive service, providing safe, non-judgemental support to survivors, their supporters and professionals. No matter when the abuse took place, we’re here to support you. 

  • Tel: 0808 800 5005
  • Website: Safeline website
  • Mon: 9am-7pm Tues to Thurs: 9am-5pm Fri: 9am-4pm

Specialist support for male survivors of sexual abuse (adults, teenagers and children) and those who support them.

  • Tel: 0808 800 5005
  • Website: Safeline website
  • Mon: 9am-7pm Tues to Thurs: 9am-5pm Fri: 9am-4pm

Specialist support for male survivors of sexual abuse (adults, teenagers and children) and those who support them.

The Men’s Advice Line is here to support men who are experiencing domestic abuse, as well as their family members, friends, and frontline workers. Anyone who feels this is the right service for them is welcome to get in touch, including trans and non-binary people
The Men’s Advice Line is here to support men who are experiencing domestic abuse, as well as their family members, friends, and frontline workers. Anyone who feels this is the right service for them is welcome to get in touch, including trans and non-binary people
A confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and violence, as well as their friends, family and employers.
A confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and violence, as well as their friends, family and employers.
Contact the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line to speak to a specialist at any time.
Contact the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line to speak to a specialist at any time.

Provides non-judgemental support that helps you understand your options and support to make decisions about your future.

 

Provides non-judgemental support that helps you understand your options and support to make decisions about your future.

 

Gives practical information, support, and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims. 

Gives practical information, support, and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims. 

Connect with a trained female support worker via instant messaging. Support workers provide confidential advice and options based on your circumstances.

Connect with a trained female support worker via instant messaging. Support workers provide confidential advice and options based on your circumstances.

Refuge is the largest UK domestic abuse organisation for women and children, offering support to rebuild lives free from fear.
Refuge is the largest UK domestic abuse organisation for women and children, offering support to rebuild lives free from fear.
Provides trauma-informed support for high-risk victims of stalking through accredited Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers.
Provides trauma-informed support for high-risk victims of stalking through accredited Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers.

Karma Nirvana run the national Honour Based Abuse Helpline, train professionals, gather data to inform policies and services, and campaign for change.

Karma Nirvana run the national Honour Based Abuse Helpline, train professionals, gather data to inform policies and services, and campaign for change.

Supports Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls in the UK who have experienced or are at risk of honour-based abuse, forced marriage, child marriage, female genital mutilation or domestic abuse.

Supports Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls in the UK who have experienced or are at risk of honour-based abuse, forced marriage, child marriage, female genital mutilation or domestic abuse.

Provides emotional support and guidance for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence, including hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence.

 

Provides emotional support and guidance for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence, including hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence.

 

Provides one-to-one support and advocacy for trans and non-binary victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence aged 18 and over.
Provides one-to-one support and advocacy for trans and non-binary victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence aged 18 and over.
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