Support & Help Available for Women's Issues
This page is devoted to providing support and assistance available for women who may need it.
UK Help & Support
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
We Are With You provides free and confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. Their web chat service is open on Weekdays 9am - 9 pm or Weekends 10am - 4pm. You can find the web chat by clicking on the website link or visit them in person by searching for their local branch in your area here: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/find-support/search-for-local-support
Al-anon provides support to anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. Alcohol Change is a national agency on alcohol misuse, who also recommends the use of this helpline on their website. They are open from 10am – 10pm, 365 days a year.
UK Helpline: 0800 0086 811
Eire Helpline: 01 873 2699
Email: helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk
FRANK provides honest information, support and counselling for drug users and their families. You can call, text, email, or visit their webchat (web chat only available 2pm - 6pm, 7 days a week). The opening hours for anything other than web chat are 24/7.
Call: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
rehab4addiction provides a free helpline for those affected by substance misuse run by people who’ve beaten drug and alcohol rehab themselves. They do not offer specific health advice, nor are they a remote clinical advice service (RCA). They can, with your consent, pass your details to their partners that can offer this. They also offer a face-to-face service at their address in London - Astral House, 129, Middlesex st, London, E1 7JJ, UK.
Call: 0800 140 4690 or 0345 222 3508
International Calls: +44 345 222 3508
Email: info@rehab4addiction.co.uk
Black or Minoritised Women
This support is available to anyone who identifies as a black or minoritised woman. This support is specifically run by and for Black and minoritised women using specialist VAWG services. For this you can get help here: https://www.imkaan.org.uk/get-help
Southall Black Sisters is a domestic violence resource centre for Asian, African, Afro-Caribbean women. Find out more by following this link: https://southallblacksisters.org.uk
Sistah Space is a space for African heritage women & girls who’ve experienced domestic or sexual abuse or who have lost a loved one to domestic violence. Find out more through the link here: https://www.sistahspace.org/
The Chinese Information and Advice Centre provides support and information for Chinese people living in the UK. Also runs Sunflower Support Programme for children and teenagers affected by domestic violence. You can find more information on this here: https://ciac.co.uk/
Jewish Women’s aid provides refuge and/or support to Jewish women and their children affected by domestic abuse. Click here to find out more: https://www.jwa.org.uk/
The Muslim Community Helpline provides a telephone counselling service for Muslim men and women. Click here to find out more: https://muslimcommunityhelpline.org.uk/
The Muslim Women’s Network is a specialist faith and culturally sensitive service for those facing or at risk of abuse. Click here to find out more: https://www.mwnhelpline.co.uk/page.php?id=57
Nour Domestic violence provides Islamic support and advice and raises awareness. Click here to find out more: https://www.nour-dv.org.uk/
The Latin American Women’s Aid provides nationally available services and the only refuge for Latin American women in the UK. Click here to find out more: https://lawadv.org.uk/
National Helpline: 0300 365 1700
Children & Minors
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is the UK’s leading charity specialising in child protection. Their phone services are open on weekdays between 10 am - 4pm or you can email them at any time using help@NSPCC.org.uk.
Under 18 Call: 0800 1111
18+ Call: 0808 800 5000
If you need to complete an online abuse form, please click here.
Think you know is also a service that provides lots of resources from the education part of the Child Exploitation and Online protection centre (National Crime Agency). To report a crime please click this link.
Ascent Advice line offers 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. Open M-F 10am - 4pm & 6pm - 9pm on Wednesday’s.
Free Phone: 0808 801 0660
Email: advice@wgn.org.uk
National Youth Advocacy Service provides information and advocacy service for children and young people up to 24 years.
Call: 0808 808 1001
Text: 85258
WhatsApp: 07494788875
There is a WhatsApp service available for 16+ where messages are end-to-end encrypted, and they usually aim to respond within 24 hours, excluding weekends and bank holidays.
WebChat: https://www.nyas.net/about-us/what-we-do/helpline/
Email: help@nyas.net.
Open: Weekdays 9am - 8 pm, or Saturday 10am - 4pm.
Childnet Hub is for young people aged 11-18, you’ll find top tips, competitions, blogs and advice to help you to use the internet safely, responsibly and positively. You can visit them in person at their office - Studio 14 Brockley Cross Business Centre, 96 Endwell Road, London, SE4 2PD. Or contact them below:
Call: +44 (0)20 7639 6967
Email: info@childnet.com
The Women’s Aid Expect Respect Education Toolkit consists of easy to use ‘Core’ lessons for each year group from reception to year 13 and is based on themes that have been found to be effective in tackling domestic abuse. The services are available on weekdays between 8am - 4pm.
WebChat: https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
South West Grid For Learning (SWGfL) are a not for profit charity ensuring everyone can benefit from technology free from harm. You can visit their main office at Belvedere House, Woodwater Park, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5WS, or use the contact information listed below:
Call: 0345 601 3203
Email: enquiries@swgfl.org.uk
Parent Zone offers advice, information and resources for parents and professionals to support with everything to do with digital family life. You can text PARENTZONE to 85258 to get help or email them at info@parentzone.org.uk.
NACOA is a National Association for Children of Alcoholics. If you are a young person under the age of 18, then this page might be useful for you; whereas if you are over the age of 18 then this page may be more suitable for you. They are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm, or you can write to them at: Nacoa, PO Box 64, Bristol, BS16 2UH.
Call: 0800 358 3456
Email: helpline@nacoa.org.uk
Action for Children provides support for vulnerable and neglected children and young people, and their families. You can find services that they provide in your local area here: https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/how-we-can-help/our-local-services/find-our-services-near-you/
Coram Children’s Legal Centre offers an information for parents, carers, children and young people on a wide range of legal issues. They are unable to give legal advice on the phone though.
Disability Support
Specific to domestic abuse
DeafHope provides services supporting deaf communities through empowerment, education and services.
Beverley Lewis House is a unique place to live for women with learning disabilities who have suffered from abuse or who are at risk of abuse.
Respond challenges vulnerability and sexual abuse in the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Citizen’s Advice has videos available on domestic abuse in British Sign Language.
General
Disability Rights UK is a service for disabled people leading change, working to create a society where everyone with lived experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens.
Being the Boss addresses the lack of peer support available to disabled people who employ our own Personal Assistants (PAs).
Disability Law Service provides free legal advice and representation for disabled people
Domestic Abuse
This support is available to anybody who is suffering from or is impacted by domestic abuse. It does not give a minimum age to use any of the support listed here.
England
Call: 0808 2000 247
WebChat: https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/
Open 24 hours
Northern Ireland
Call: 0808 802 1414
WebChat: https://www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/find-help/
Email: help@dsahelpline.org
Open 24/7 annually.
Scotland
Call: 0800 027 1234
Text:
WebChat: https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/about-us/
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
Open 24/7 annually.
Wales
Call: 0808 8010 800
Text: 07860 077 333
WebChat: https://www.gov.wales/live-fear-free/contact-live-fear-free
Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales
The Live Fear Free Helpline is open 24/7 every day.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Help is available for anybody who is or has been affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Call: 0800 028 3550
Email: fgm.help@nspcc.org.uk
Open 24 hours.
Forced Marriage
Honour Network Helpline – 0800 5999 247.
Open 9:30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
Provided by charity, Karma Nirvana
Ashiana Project London - 020 8539 0427
Email: info@ashiana.org.uk
Ashiana Sheffield - 0114 255 5740
(24hour helpline)
Email: info@ashianasheffield.org
Asian Women’s Resource Centre London - 020 8961 6549
Freedom Charity - 0845 607 0133
Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO) - 0207 920 6460
Southall Black Sisters London
General Enquiries: 020 8571 9595
Helpline: 020 8571 0800
Free Legal Advice for Women (16+)
You can find out more about your legal rights and get free legal advice from here.
In England and Wales, Rights of Women provide free and confidential legal advice covering family law, criminal law, immigration and asylum law, and sexual harassment. Details of their advice lines can be found on the Rights of Women website.
In Scotland, The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre is open to women aged 16+ living in Scotland who have been affected by violence or abuse, as well as support workers and other services working with survivors.
Call: 0808 8010 789
Open: Monday & Wednesday from 1-4pm, or Tuesday & Friday from 10am - 1pm.
Housing and Homelessness
If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of suddenly becoming homeless soon, there is support available. Firstly, you should be aware of what homelessness entails and what your rights are. You can find this information by reviewing the Homelessness Act 2002 on the government’s website. If you are struggling to understand information there are services available such as St Mungo’s who offer confidential support and advice to those at risk of becoming homeless; or Shelter - which is UK’s largest housing charity, gives information on housing rights, homelessness and state benefits.
The first point of reference for support, is to then go to the council for support, or to contact Citizen’s Advice - Your local Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) provides free, confidential and independent advice, including advice on housing. The website has information in Welsh, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu, as well as English, and allows you to locate your nearest CAB.
There are charities that work directly with homeless individuals such as Homeless Link. Homeless Link is the national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. It works to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness. Or if you live specifically in London, Fieldlane works with families that are homeless in London.
Under current law you can approach any Homeless Persons Unit if it is unsafe for you to remain in your home due to domestic violence. The Council is obliged to offer you temporary accommodation while they carry out their assessment or give you a decision on your application on the day. Housing law states that, ‘It is not reasonable for a person to continue to occupy accommodation if it is probable that this will lead to domestic violence or other violence’. Violence means violence or threats of violence from another person, which are likely to be carried out. This website - Rights of Women: Guide to Domestic Violence and Homelessness - sets out a guide to your housing rights if you are experiencing domestic violence and are currently living with your abuser. It also looks at the legal options which are available if you can no longer stay in your home and need to find somewhere else to live. Similarly, if you have arrived in the UK to join a partner who is settled here, but have to leave your home because you fear or have experienced violence from your partner, this -Housing Rights Information England and Wales - applies to you.
If the council are unhelpful, as government support can be spotty, there are also shelters available. On this website - Shelter: Homelessness due to domestic violence - it gives information on when you have to leave your home because of threats, abuse or intimidation. There may be safe places you can go to, such as refuges and temporary housing from the council. It may also be possible to stay in your home and make it safer.
If you are facing homelessness and identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community then Stonewall Housing is know to provide housing advice to LGBT victim/survivors of domestic abuse across London.
Human Trafficking
If you have been a victim of human trafficking or have been affected by it, then you might benefit from contacting the modern slavery and exploitation line.
Call: 08000 121 700
File a report: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/report
Open 24/7 annually.
LGBTQ+
If you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community then you may benefit from the support available here. Galop’s free helpline is for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence, including hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence or so-called “conversion therapy”.
When you call or use the web chat service, you will have up to 40 minutes to chat things through with one of our expert advisors. Please note that last calls will be shorter, lasting up to 25 minutes and are taken at 8pm Monday to Tuesday and 4:30pm Wednesday to Friday.
Our helpline is for LGBT+ people who have or are experiencing domestic abuse. We are also here for people supporting a survivor of domestic abuse; friends, families and those working with a survivor.
If you’ve experienced anti-LGBT+ violence, abuse or harassment, and need a safe space to talk, our helpline is here for you. You can talk to our helpline team about insults, intimidation, threats, online abuse or violence targeting you because of your sexual orientation or gender identity.
Sexual abuse, rape or sexual violence is when someone is forced, pressured or tricked into taking part in any kind of sexual activity with another person. It could be online or in person, and it can happen to anyone. Rape and sexual assault are types of sexual violence, as well as sexual harassment. If this is happening to you, or you are worried about someone else that might be experiencing this, then our trained Helpline Advisors are here for you. We can help you explore your options, understand your situation and discuss your next steps.
If you are currently experiencing abuse aimed at changing, altering, or ‘curing’ your LGBT+ identity, or think this will happen to you if you come out, our helpline is here for you. So-called “conversion therapy” can have a long-term impact on LGBT+ people. If this has happened to you in the past and you are still struggling with it, you can reach out to Galop’s support services.
Call: 0800 999 5428
WebChat: https://galop.org.uk/get-help/helplines/
Email: help@galop.org.uk
Open: Monday & Tuesday from 9:15am to 8pm, or Wednesday - Friday from 9:15am to 4:30pm. The helpline will close for 1 hour each day at 1pm and open again at 2pm.
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line, for anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey. They can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity - whether it’s sexual health, relationships or just the way you’re feeling. They’re open 10am - 10pm daily and they have a web chat service available on their website. Call: 0800 0119 100, or Email: hello@switchboard.lgbt
Mental Health
Often, we as women are stigmatised by our mental health. Websites like Mind provide Information and support on mental health issues, including how to get help. Charities are also available to help people who are struggling with their mental health.
The largest severe mental illness charity in the UK is Rethink Mental Illness. From this website, I was able to locate a long list of support that is available from mental health charities at the moment. One of the UK’s leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness is Sane. They have a text line or you can call them on 0300 304 7000.
Another charity that offers emotional support for people who are distressed is the Samaritans. Local branches offer telephone support and sometimes face to face support. The Samaritans helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone: 116 123 or Email: jo@samaritans.org
PAPYRUS is a charity that offers emotional support to people under 35 who are suicidal. They can also support people who are concerned about someone under 35 who might be suicidal. Phone: 0800 068 41 41, Text: 88247, or Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
C.A.L.M. (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is leading a movement against suicide. They offer accredited confidential, anonymous and free support, information and signposting. They provide this to people anywhere in the UK through their helpline and web chat service. Their phone number is 0800 58 58 58.
If you are scared of calling someone to talk about your mental health or suffer from phone anxiety - Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, there are trained Shout Volunteers to assist you. To start a conversation, text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258.
If you are a student, there is specific support available to you through your university. However, there is also charity support available for students called Nightlines. Nightlines are student-run listening and information services, open at night when other support services may be closed. Student volunteers offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to speak freely and anonymously about anything that might be troubling you. They are trained in active listening and are available every night of term on the phone, instant messaging, text and in person.
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line, for anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey. They can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity - whether it’s sexual health, relationships or just the way you’re feeling. They’re open 10am - 10pm daily and they have a web chat service available on their website. Call: 0800 0119 100, or Email: hello@switchboard.lgbt
If you are in search of therapy, there are lots of options available. In the first instance, it is advised that you contact your GP (doctor) to discuss your concerns as they might have other options that would be better suited to your needs. But if counselling is not an option through your GP, then using a directory such as the Counselling Directory or the UK & Ireland Counselling & Psychotherapy Directory can connect you with professional counselling support.
The Mix has a range of discussion boards and support groups available for young people struggling with their mental health. They consist of a trained team that provides help for young people aged 11-25. They also provide support for relationship issues, working life, school life, housing, depression and any other issues all year round. If you’re under 25 then you can sign up for free counselling online or use their 24/7 crisis line by texting THEMIX to 85258.
If you are struggling with a personality disorder then The National Personality Disorder Website provides endless information that might be useful for you to read! In addition to this, there are websites such as BPD World who are committed to raising awareness and reducing the stigma of mental ill health.
If you are struggling with an Eating Disorder then there is support available for you. Beat provides helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders. They are open on weekdays between 3pm - 8pm and you can access their web chat through this link. Or call or email using the information below:
England Freephone: 0808 801 0677
Scotland Freephone: 0808 801 0432
Wales Freephone: 0808 801 0433
Northern Ireland Freephone: 0808 801 0434
England Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Scotland Email: Scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Wales Email: Waleshelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Northern Ireland Email: NIhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
If you are struggling with self harm then the National Self Harm Network is a great forum for survivors, professionals and family. ASSISTline is a national helpline offering supportive listening service to anyone throughout the UK with thoughts of suicide or thoughts of self-harm. Their phone number to call them on is 0800 689 5652.
If you require legal help, then there is also support available. Working Chance, for example, is a charity working with any woman who has been through the criminal justice system, helping them into work and financial independence.
If you are being affected by domestic abuse then Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AADFA) is a charity offering help to families after fatal domestic abuse (homicide or suicide) and near misses. They are open to offer advice between 9am - 5pm, but they state that they may take calls outside of these hours. Call: 07887 488 464, or Email: help@aafda.org.uk
If you are looking for support specifically directed toward women then please see the links posted in the other sections as there will be many overlaps.
Rape and Sexual Violence
The Rape Crisis national helpline supports survivors aged 13+ or those supporting them every day of the year. There is also a WebChat service available for women and girls ages 16+ if you're uncomfortable speaking with someone over the phone.
England and Wales
Free Phone: 0808 802 9999
Open annually 12pm – 2.30pm and 7pm – 9.30pm.
Northern Ireland
Free Phone: 0808 802 1414
Email: help@dsahelpline.org
Open annually 24/7.
Scotland
Call: 08088 01 03 02Text: 07537 410 027Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Open every day between 6pm – midnight.
Wales
Call: 0808 8010 800
Text: 07860 077 333
Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales
Open 24/7 every day.
The London Survivors Gateway offers support and signposting service for anyone aged 13 or over who lives in London and has experienced sexual violence at any time. Free Phone: 0808 801 0860
The Sexual Violence Helpline is a 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. Open M-F 10am - 12:30pm & 2.30pm - 4pm, & Wednesday Evenings 6pm - 9pm. Free Phone: 0808 801 0770
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The Refugee Council provides services for refugees and asylum seekers; including children’s services, integration services and information on voluntary returns. Click here to find out more: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/
National Helpline: 0300 365 1700
Stalking
Help is available for anybody who is affected by stalking.
Call: 0808 802 0300
Email: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/forms/national-stalking-helpline-enquiry-form
Open: Weekdays 9.30am - 4pm & until 8pm Wednesdays.
Men's Advice Lines
If you have happened to stumble across this page by accident or you're just an ally to the cause - then don't worry because we have some support available here for you too!
The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors – 0808 801 0327 (run by Respect)
Live Free from Fear Helpline – 0808 8010 800 (run by Welsh Women’s Aid this helpline supports men and women and provides support in English and Welsh)
Samaritans (24/7 service) – 116 123
Outside of the UK Help & Support
Support Outside of the UK
There is plenty of support available outside of the UK services. Please find your location using the table below if you would like to contact somebody.
Albania | National Counselling Line for Women and Girls (Linja Kombetare e Keshillimit per gra e vajza) | +355 116/117 0800 40 20 |
Armenia* | Ministry of Social Affairs’ Helpline | +374 114/119 |
| Spitak Human rights | +374 93252017 |
| Women’s Rights House | +374 77570870 |
| Arevamanouk | +374 77159470 |
| Women’s Community (Martuni) | +374 94876502 |
| Gavar | +374 94876505 |
| Sose | +374 98848453 |
| Women’s Empowerment Resource Center NGO | +374 77380053 |
| You Are Not Alone | +374 98886077 |
| Young Tavush | +374 099788770 |
| Young Avanguard | +374 93574657 |
| Talin-Huys | +374 91482035 |
| Women’s Rights Center | +374 91416249 |
| Women’s Support Center | +374 99887808 |
Austria | Women’s Helpline Against Violence (Frauenhelpline gegen Gewalt) | +43 800222555 |
Azerbaijan* | A helpline run by the Ministry of Internal Affairs | +994 12151 |
| “Clean World” Social Union (“Təmiz Dünya” Qadınlara Yardım İctimai Birliyi) | +99 4124085669 +994 125111151 |
Belarus*[1] | Hotline for victims of domestic violence (Горячая линия для пострадавших от домашнего насилия) | +375 173173232 |
Belgium* | Domestic violence helpline (Écoute violences conjugales) | +32 80003030 |
| Helpline of the Collective against Family Violence and Exclusion (Ligne d’écoute du CVFE – Collectif contre les Violences familiales et l’Exclusion) | +32 42234567 |
| SOS Rape (SOS Viol) | +32 80098100 |
| Centres for General Welfare Work and Child Abuse Trust Centres helpline (Centra voor Algemeen Welzijnswerk en Vertrouwenscentra kindermishandeling) | +32 1712 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | SOS helpline for survivors of domestic violence (SOS telefon za žrtve nasilja) | +387 1265 |
| SOS line for domestic violence (SOS telefon za žrtve nasilja) | +387 1264 |
| Unique telephone line for support and help to survivors of war rape and sexual violence and their family members (Jedinstvena telefonska linija za pomoć i podršku preživjelim ratno silovanje i seksualno nasilje i članovima njihovih porodica) | +387 80022334 |
Bulgaria | Alliance for Protection against Gender-Based Violence (Алианс за защита от насилие, основано на пола) | +359 80011977 |
| National Helpline for Survivors of Violence (Национална гореща телефонна линия за пострадали от насилие) | +359 80018676 |
| Association Demetra (Асоциация Деметра) | +359 56815 618 |
Croatia | Autonomous Women’s House Zagreb (Autonomna ženska kuća Zagreb) | 116 016 |
| Women’s Help Now – SOS Telephone for Women and Children Victims of Violence (Ženska pomoć sada – SOS telefon za žene i djecu žrtve nasilja) | +385 800655222 |
Republic of Cyprus | Helpline 1440 (1440) | 1440 +357 22339001 (for calls from abroad) |
Czech Republic* | ROSALIN | +420 800 60 50 80 |
| White Circle of Safety – Victims Helpline (Bílý kruh bezpečí – Linka Pomoci Obetem) | +420 116006 |
Denmark | Live Without Violence’s National Hotline (Lev Uden Volds nationale hotline) | +45 1888 |
Estonia | Victim’s Crisis Helpline (Ohvriabi Kriisitelefon) | +372 116006 |
Finland | Zeroline against domestic violence and violence against women (Nollalinja) | +358 80005005 |
France | +33 3919 | |
Georgia | Agency for the State Care and Assistance to Victims of Trafficking (სახელმწიფო ზრუნვისა. და ტრეფიკინგის მსხვერპლთა დაზარალებულთა დახმარების სააგენტო) | +995 322395111 |
Germany | Violence Against Women Helpline (Hilfetelefon Gewaltgegen Frauen) | 116 016 |
Greece | SOS Helpline (Γραμμή SOS) | +30 15900 |
| Helpline against domestic violence (Γραμμή Ελπίδας) | +30 8011116000 |
Hungary | NANE Helpline (NANE Segélyvonal) | +36 80505101 |
Iceland | The Women’s Shelters Helpline (NeyðarsímiKvennaathvarfsins) | +35 5611205 |
Ireland | +353 1800341900 +353 1800778888 | |
Italy | National helpline against violence and stalking (Numero nazionale antiviolenza e stalking) | +39 1522 |
Kosovo | Helpline Number (Numri i Linjës Ndihmëse) | +383 80011112 |
Latvia* | Crisis and Counselling Centre “Skalbes” (Krīžu un Konsultāciju Centrs “Skalbes”) | +371 116123 +371 67222922 +371 27722292 |
NGO Association “MARTA Centre” (Biedrība “Centrs MARTA”) | +371 67378539 | |
Liechtenstein | Women’s Shelter Liechtenstein (Frauenhaus Liechtenstein) | +423 3800203 |
Lithuania | Helpline for Women (Pagalbos moterims linija) | +370 800663666 |
Luxembourg* | Domestic Violence Helpline (Helpline-Violence domestique) | +352 621612774 |
Malta* | +356 179 | |
The Republic of Moldova | Trust Line for Women and Girls (Telefonul de Încredere pentru Femei și Fete) | +373 80088008 |
Montenegro | National SOS Hotline for Domestic Violence (NacionalnaSOS linija za porodično nasilje) | +382 80111111 |
Netherlands* | +31 8002000 | |
| Fier | +31 882080000 |
+31 8008013 | ||
| Stay Group (Blijf Groep) | +31 882342450 |
| +31 883744744 | |
North Macedonia | SOS Mobile National Line (Национална СОС мобилна линија за жртви на семејно насилство) | +389 70/75/77 141700 |
| National SOS Line – Telephone for Trust (Национална СОС линија – Телефон на доверба) | +389 15315 |
| National SOS Line 15 700 (Национална СОС линија 15 700) | +389 15700 |
Norway | National Domestic Violence Helpline (Vold- og overgrepslinjen) | +47 116006 |
Poland | Emergency Helpline for Women Victims of Violence (Telefon Interwencyjny) | +48 600070717 |
Portugal | Information Service for Domestic Violence Victims (Serviço de Informação a Vítima de Violência Doméstica – SIVVD) | +351 800202148 |
| Victim Support Portugal’s helpline (Apoio a Vitima – APAV) | +351 116006 |
| Association of Women against Violence’s helpline (Associacao de Mulheres contra a Violência – AMCV) | +351 213802160 |
| Women’s Alternative and Response Union’s helpline (Uniao de Mulheres Alternativa e Resposta) | +351 218873005 |
Romania | National Helpline for Victims of Domestic Violence (Număr unic naţional de urgenţă pentru victimele violenței domestice) | +40 800500333 |
Russia | National helpline for women suffering from domestic violence (Всероссийский телефон для женщин, пострадавших от домашнего насилия) | +7 88007000600 |
Serbia | SOS Helpline for women with experience of violence (СОС Телефон за жене са искуством насиља) | +381 800222003 |
Slovakia | National Helpline for Women Experiencing Violence – (Národná linka pre ženy zažívajúce násilie) | +421 800212212 |
Slovenia | SOS Helpline for Women and Children – Victims of Violence (Društvo SOS telefon za ženske in otroke – žrtve nasilja) | +386 801155 |
Spain | Telephone service for information, legal advice and immediate psychological attention by specialised personnel for all forms of violence against women (Servicio telefónico de información, de asesoramiento jurídico y de atención psicosocial inmediata por personal especializado a todas las formas de violencia contra las mujeres) | +34 016 |
Sweden | Sweden’s National Women’s Helpline (Kvinnofridslinjen) | +46 20505050 |
Switzerland* | Rape and sexual assault helpline (Association Viol-Secours) | +41 223452020 |
| General crisis helpline (Dargebotene Hand) | +41 143 |
Türkiye | Emergency Domestic Violence Hotline (Aile içi Şiddet Acil Yardım Hattı) | +90 2126569696 |
Ukraine | National hotline on prevention of domestic violence, trafficking and gender discrimination (Національна “гаряча” лінія з попередження домашнього насильства,торгівлі людьми та гендерної дискримінації) | +380 800500335 or + 380 116123 |
| State Call Center on the prevention of human trafficking, domestic violence, gender-based violence, and violence against children (Урядова “гаряча лінія” для осіб, постраждалих від торгівлі людьми, домашнього насильства, насильства за ознакою статі, насильства стосовно дітей, або про загрозу вчинення такого насильства) | +380 1547 |
Being a resident of the UK, the majority of the information on this page is aimed at fellow UK citizens. I've tried to include support available in other regions, but if you know of additional support in your country that isn't mentioned here, please contact ryang.dbt@gmail.com.
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