Support & helplines
If you feel like you are at a stage in your life where you feel talking to someone would be beneficial, here are a few charities who I’m sure will be able to help. Getting started is the hardest part. But we know you can do it.
Mind
Women’s Abuse & Mental Health Resources
Mind provides extensive UK-wide mental health resources including abuse recovery support and local service directories.
Mind Infoline
0300 123 3393
Website
Mind Abuse Support Guide
Text Support
Text “SHOUT” to 85258 for crisis support
Refuge
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The UK’s largest domestic abuse organisation supporting women and children escaping abuse. They provide emergency accommodation, advocacy, helplines, and community services.
24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
Website
Refuge Website
helpline@refuge.org.uk
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Women's Aid
National Federation Against Domestic Abuse
A national federation supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse through local services across England.
Website
Women's Aid
Support
Live Chat & Email Support Available
Support Directory
“The Survivors’ Handbook” online
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Specialist Sexual Violence Support
National umbrella organisation for rape crisis centres offering specialist support for survivors of sexual violence.
24/7 Support Line
0808 500 2222
Website
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Online Chat
Available via website
Women & Girls Network
Gender-Based Violence Support
Supports women affected by gender-based violence including rape, childhood abuse, trafficking, FGM, and domestic violence.
Advice Line
0808 801 0660
Website
Women & Girls Network
Emergency & Crisis Contacts
If you or someone is in immediate danger the usual emergency lines apply:
Emergency Services
999
Non-emergency Police
101
Samaritans (24/7)
116 123
NHS Mental Health Crisis Line
via 111 option 2 in many UK areas