It can be upsetting to realise that you might be in a situation where there is domestic abuse. It is understandable if you’re feeling anxious about finding support.
We don’t want you to feel alone in this. There are many charities offering support in a confidential setting. Please see below for a list of local and national organisations offering support for people experiencing domestic abuse.
This is not a complete list but is intended to serve as a guide. If you don’t see your area listed, you can contact one of the national services, or get in touch with your local family support to find out what is available near you.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999.
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
24-hour national domestic abuse helpline.
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines
Infoline for support with mental health problems.
uksaysnomore.org
Find safe spaces locally and online.
www.pandoraproject.org.uk/cycle-of-abuse
Information on the cycle of abuse and coercive control.
Domestic abuse: how to get help - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
More information and support for domestic abuse.
NCDV is a free emergency injunction service for survivors of domestic abuse and violence.
A safe app and website that provides practical support and information for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else.
A personal alarm that you can install on your phone to protect yourself.
www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk/what-we-do/domestic-abuse/domestic-abuse
Safer Derbyshire is a useful website providing information about domestic abuse services, including the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline.
lwa.org.uk
LWA provide support to anyone experiencing or fearing violence or abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member.
www.freeva.org.uk
Free From Violence and Abuse (Freeva) which offers domestic abuse services in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Equation is a specialist charity that works to reduce the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality.
Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid provide specialist domestic abuse support for women, children and teenagers in Bassetlaw, Mansfield and Newark and Sherwood.
equation.org.uk/service-for-men
Equation host expert services for men experiencing domestic abuse – for men aged 18 and over in Nottinghamshire, and 16 and over in Nottingham City.
24-hour freephone helpline: 0808 800 0340
Empowering women, children, and teenagers to live free from abuse.
bedsdv.org.uk
Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership is a network of domestic abuse services.
www.cambsdasv.org.uk
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Partnership provides services and support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
The Change Project provides support for those who are or have experienced domestic abuse, regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity.
www.essexcompass.org.uk
Compass supports victims of domestic abuse across Southend, Essex and Thurrock.
The Southend, Essex and Thurrock domestic abuse partnership provides advice and information on services for those affected by domestic abuse.
refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/hertfordshire-idva-service
Hertfordshire’s Independent Domestic Abuse Advocacy (IDVA) service offers support to victims of abuse.
www.lutonallwomenscentre.org.uk/help-with-domestic-abuse
Luton All Women’s Centre provides support to women who have been in a domestic abuse relationship, and those who have survived domestic abuse.
nidasnorfolk.co.uk
NIDAS provides support for anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing domestic abuse.
Safe Steps is a specialist provider, delivering services in Southend-on-Sea and the wider Essex area. They provide domestic abuse services for those who are in or have been in a domestically abusive relationship.
www.suffolkdahelpline.org.uk
Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline offers local support for those experiencing domestic abuse.
Hestia provides a range of domestic abuse services throughout London.
www.nda.services
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services (NDAS) provide support for anyone who has or is experiencing domestic abuse.
Acorns offers a range of services to support families affected by domestic abuse in North Tyneside and Northumberland. They will help with creating a suitable support package.
Impact Family Services provides support for those who have experienced and survived domestic abuse. There is a helpline for over-18s and advice and links for younger people.
www.thirteengroup.co.uk/page/domestic-abuse-support
Thirteen supports those who are experiencing domestic abuse or have experienced domestic abuse.
The Wish Centre provides a range of services for people who have experienced domestic abuse. The aim is to empower victims to leave the relationship and fulfil their potential.
www.freedom-project-west-cumbria.org.uk
The Freedom Project offers free support and advice across West Cumbria, where rates of domestic abuse are five percent above the national average.
www.endthefear.co.uk/directory
End the Fear has a directory of support services available in different locations across Greater Manchester.
safenet.org.uk
Safenet offers confidential services for those who are or have experienced domestic abuse.
Merseyside Domestic Violence Service supports women, girls, men, and families who have experienced or been affected by domestic abuse.
Safe2Speak offers support to anyone who is or has been a victim of domestic abuse, whatever their living situation. The service is free and confidential.
www.openthedoorcheshire.org.uk
Open the Door Cheshire has useful links with details of local organisations and refuges to support people who are in or have been in a domestic abusive relationship.
www.hestia.org/domestic-abuse-specialist-services-slough
Hestia provides support for those who have been or are being affected by domestic abuse.
reducingtherisk.org.uk/west-berkshire
Reducing the Risk provides information about services for victims of domestic abuse in West Berkshire.
cranstoun.org/help-and-advice/domestic-abuse/dass-wokingham
Wokingham Domestic Abuse Service is an integrated service for victims and children that delivers support throughout the Wokingham area.
reducingtherisk.org.uk/buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire Domestic Abuse Partnership supports anyone who has experienced or is experiencing domestic abuse.
MK Act provides a range of support options for anyone who has experienced or has been in domestically abusive relationship.
paragonteam.org.uk/teams/isle-of-wight
Paragon provides targeted support for adults and children who are experiencing abuse, including safe houses and an outreach service.
stopdomesticabuse.uk/victim-of-domestic-abuse
Stop Domestic Abuse provides support for those who are or have been victims of domestic abuse in Hampshire, including Portsmouth and Southampton.
www.oasisdaservice.org/get-help
Oasis offers domestic abuse support across Kent and Medway.
Hestia provides a range of domestic abuse services in Slough, including telephone support.
www.esdas.org.uk
East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services provide support in Reigate and Banstead, Mole Valley and Tandridge.
cranstoun.org/help-and-advice/domestic-abuse/dass-wokingham
Wokingham domestic abuse service is an integrated service for victims and children that delivers support throughout the Wokingham area.
RISE help people affected by domestic abuse. They offer practical help ranging from direct advice to refuge accommodation for those whose lives are at risk.
wearehourglass.org/sussex-idva-service
Hourglass has independent domestic violence advisors who are trained in providing specialist support to victims of domestic abuse across East and West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
www.sarsas.org.uk/resources/domestic-violence
SARSAS offers information and resources including a helpline.
saferfutures.org.uk
Safer Futures supports victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
saferdevon.co.uk/domestic-sexual-violence-abuse
Safer Devon lists a range of services providing support to victims of domestic abuse across Devon.
paragonteam.org.uk/teams/dorset
Paragon provides support to those who have been or are being affected by domestic abuse.
www.gdass.org.uk
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Services (GDASS) offer support for those who have been affected by domestic abuse.
paragonteam.org.uk/teams/somerset
Paragon provides support to those who have been or are being affected by domestic abuse.
www.fearfree.org.uk
FearFree is a service supporting anyone who has or is experiencing domestic abuse.
Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service offers relationship support for those who are or have experienced domestic abuse.
New Era offers free and confidential support to all those affected by domestic abuse in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
Across the Bradford District, help and support is available for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence. This includes victims, friends, family members, and people who have been abusive and want to change their behaviour.
Hull Women’s Aid offers safe and secure refuge accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. They also have a live online chat platform, and a 24-hour telephone support line.
www.yorkshiresurvivors.co.uk/service/the-blue-door
The Blue Door is a specialist service providing support to anyone who has experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence in Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, and North East Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service (LDASS) supports those affected by domestic abuse.
www.thirteengroup.co.uk/page/domestic-abuse-support
Thirteen supports those who are experiencing domestic abuse or have experienced domestic abuse.
IDAS is the largest domestic abuse support service in the north. They offer local helplines for North Yorkshire and Barnsley and Sheffield, as well as a national helpline.
EVA Women’s Aid supports women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse.
Rotherham Rise provides online, telephone, and email support for adults, young people, and children affected by domestic abuse.
