Domestic Abuse | Sexual Violence | Violence & Abuse Helplines and resources

Croydon Voluntary Action

Police call 999 if you or someone you know is at immediate risk of violence or FGM.

 *If you are unable to talk, you can make a Silent Call from your mobile to the police by dialing 999– then 55. This will alert the police that you are in an emergency. 

Bambu Project: Developing resilience in children and young people living with domestic abuse. Providing tailored, specialist support to meet the holistic needs of children and young people impacted by domestic abuse

in the home.  W: https://risemutual.org/children-and-young-children-affected-by-abuse/

Childline: 0800 1111 Information and advice on domestic violence and how to get help.

W: www.childline.org.uk/Explore/HomeFamilies/Pages/Domesticviolence.aspx

Crime stoppers:   T: 0800 555 111 | W: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Croydon Council Domestic Violence and Abuse: support, advice and resources available to people living in Croydon who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse: T: 020 8688 0100 | E:fjc@croydon.gov.uk

DeafHope: This National DeafHope service is run by women for women. It provides practical and emotional support to deaf women who are experiencing domestic abuse and to those who have survived it. DeafHope is the UK's only sign-language-based service to help deaf women and children who suffer from domestic abuse. 

T: 07970 350366 | E:info@signhealth.org.uk | W: www.signhealth.org.uk/our-projects/deafhope-projects/

Elder Abuse Response Helpline:  National helpline gives information about elder abuse and emotional support to anyone concerned about the abuse of an older person. The helpline is confidential and Freephone and the number will not appear on your telephone bill. T: 0808 808 8141 | E: enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk

W: www.elderabuse.org.uk

Female Genital Violence 24-hour free helpline  for anyone seeking advice or information on female genital violence 0800 028 3550 | E: fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk

FGM Helpline (run by NSPCC) T: 0800 028 3660 

Government Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse: the government website provides comprehensive support and links to services to help people experiencing domestic violence and abuse. 

W: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help

Hestia:  Bright Sky App: Safe, easy-to-use app and website providing practical support/information on how to respond to domestic abuse. It is for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else. W: https://www.hestia.org/brightsky

Karma Nirvana: Supporting people of honour-based abuse and forced marriages

T: 0800 5999 247 |  E: info@karmanirvana.org.uk

LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline (GALOP): confidential domestic violence and abuse support and advice for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Trans call: 0800 999 5428 or London LGBT Help & Advice T: 020 7704 2040

E: help@galop.org.uk or London LGBT Help & Advice E: referrals@galop.org.uk | W:www.galop.org.uk

Karma Nirvana: Supporting people of honour-based abuse and forced marriages

T: 0800 5999 247 | E: info@karmanirvana.org.uk | W: www.karmanirvana.org.uk

Mankind Initiative Helpline: 01823 334244 Confidential listening service for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse across the UK providing emotional support, practical information and signposting. W: www. mankind.org.uk

Men's Advice Line: Free confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members) offering practical advice, information and emotional support to male victims of domestic violence, as well as to concerned friends and family and frontline workers. 

T: 0808 801 0327 | E: info@mensadviceline.org.uk  | W: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) Trauma Support Free, confidential support line 

T: 0808 801 0331 | W: www.napac.org.uk

National Domestic Violence (24 Hour) Helpline: 0808 2000 247 - Free Helpline providing telephone support, help and information. W: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk

NHS Domestic Violence and Abuse: free advice, support, resources for people experiencing domestic violence and abuse: W:  www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence

NHS Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy: free advice and support for pregnant women experiencing domestic violence and abuse, please speak to your GP, Midwife, Obstetrician, Health Visitor or Social Worker. 

W: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/support/domestic-abuse-in-pregnancy/

NSPCC Helpline T: 0808 800 5000 | W: www.nspcc.org.uk

Rape Crisis: confidential advice and support for female and male who have been sexually abused:

T: 0808 802 9999 | Website (National) | W: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

RASASC Rape and Sexual abuse Centre T: 0808 802 999 | W: www.rasasc.org

24/7 Rape And Sexual Abuse Support Line: 0808 500 2222 | W: www.247sexualabusesupport.org.uk

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Free, 24 hour confidential domestic violence and abuse support T: 0808 2000 247

Respect: Advice and support for those  in abusing relationships: the abused, the abuser, and their family

T: 0808 8024040 | E: info@respectphoneline.org.uk | W: www.respect.uk.net

Respond:  Works with children and young people (17 to 24 years, 11 to 16 ) and  adults with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse, trauma, or caused harm. Services include: psychotherapy advocacy campaigning abuse prevention training T:   0207 383 0700 | E: admin@respond.org.uk

SafeLives:  UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.No one should live in fear. It is not acceptable, not inevitable, and together – we can make it stop W: https://safelives.org.uk/

The Survivors Trust:  National membership organisation supporting specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the voluntary sector.  W:  https://thesurvivorstrust.org/

SurvivorsUK webchat for male survivors: Offers support for boys and men who have been sexually abused. W: www.survivorsuk.org

Suzy Lamplugh Trust: National Stalking Helpline T: 0800 802 0300 | W: www.suzylamplugh.org 

UK SAYS NO MORE working with pharmacies, banks and selected jobcentres across the UK to provide Safe Spaces in their consultation rooms for people experiencing domestic abuse. On the website there is a search option to enter your location to find safe spaces in your location. W: www.uksaysnomore.org

Stonewall Housing offers safe spaces to LGBT people, including those suffering domestic abuse. 

T: 020 7359 5767 Monday to Friday from 10 am to 1 pm | E:  info@stonewallhousing.org

Victim Support: free advice and support for people who have experienced crime, including domestic violence:

T: 0808 168 9291, 0333 259 3698 or 0808 168 9293 | W: www.victimsupport.org.uk

The Voice partnership: The Voice Programme empowers domestic abuse survivors to support themselves, and learn about the behaviours they experience, the impact of the trauma they suffer, and how it affects their mental health and well-being. W: https://voicepartnership.com/about/

Women and Girls Network Sexual Violence Support Helpline: Freephone 0808 801 0770 (Mon - Fri from 10 am - 12.30 pm & 2.30 pm - 4 pm/Wed evenings  6 pm-9 pm). Free and confidential emotional support for anyone in London, who self-identifies as a woman (aged 14 years+), and who has been affected by any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. W: www.wgn.org.uk

Women and Girls Network Webchat Service W: www.wgn.org.uk/our-services/advice-and-helplines/web-chat

Womens Aid: Free National online support and advice service for women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse, including practical considerations e.g. welfare, children, disabilities, pets, and immigration 

| W:www.womensaid.org.uk |  E: helpline@womensaid.org.uk | W: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/about-us/contact/

LGBTQ Support:  Freephone 0808 801 0770: Mon -Friday 10 am-12.30 pm/2.30 pm-4 pm/  6 pm-9 pm Weds. 

Free and confidential emotional support for anyone in London, who self-identifies as a woman (aged 14 years+), and who has been affected by any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.  

LGBTQ Support Ascent Advice Line:  Freephone 0808 801 0660 | E: advice@wgn.org.uk Mon - Fri 10am to 4pm/ 6pm-9pm on Wednesdays. Immediate, free and confidential information, advice, advocacy and support for women and girls (14 years+) affected by any form of gendered violence and abuse. The Advice Line is also open to professionals who need support on cases related to gendered violence.


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