Support against abuse
If you or your children are immediate danger, call 999. If you need help, but cannot speak, use silent help – call 999 and press 55 and the operator will respond.
For non-emergency report to 101 or report the abuse online.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service 18000 or text 999.
Available support services
If you are a victim of domestic violence or are worried about a loved one and their children. Below are a list of local and national services that are available to support you. Some services deal with specific types of violence and victims of domestic abuse. To find out more scroll down below to find the most suitable domestic abuse service for you.
| Domestic violence service | Type of service offered | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline | A confidential, free, support and signposting service for anyone affected by domestic abuse |
9am to 9pm Monday to Friday, and 9am-4pm weekends Call 08 088 088 088 Confidential email: Kim@mailpurple.org |
| Herts Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service | Confidential one to one support for male and female victims of domestic abuse |
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9am – 5pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am – 8pm 0300 790 6772 |
| National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) | Free national service offering confidential advice and support for women experiencing domestic abuse |
Open 24/7 0808 2000 247 BSL available support. Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm Online Live Chat- Open form 10am to 10pm. |
| Safer Places | Offer is confidential, free, and individually tailored support to all victims of domestic violence | 24-hour helpline 03301 025 811 or email referrals@saferplaces.co.uk |
| Survivors Against Domestic Abuse (SADA) | A confidential, supportive and free service for all survivors of abuse including those who have experience historic abuse | Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 01438242666 or email SADA@stevenage.gov.uk |
| Women’s Aid | Provides refuges and support services for women and children throughout the country | 24-hour helpline on 0808 2000 247 or email helpline@womensaid.org.uk |
| Mankind Helpline | Provide information, and support services to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband |
Confidential helpline open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday Freephone 0808 800 1170 (will not show on phone bill) Helpline 01823 334 244 (call if you inclusive minutes) |
| Karma Nirvana | Offers support to women experiencing honour-based abuse or facing a forced marriage |
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Call for free on 0800 5999 247 |
| Galop | Support LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, so-called “conversion therapy” or any other kind of abuse |
10am to 8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm on Friday Call 0800 999 5428 |
| Forward UK | Supports those at risk of FGM or has been affected by FGM with information on services and one-to-one support |
9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday Call 0208 960 4000, extension 1, or for mobiles it is 07834 168 141 Email support@forwarduk.org.uk |
| Sistah Space | Specialist support and advice to domestic abuse survivors of African and Caribbean heritage |
11am to 5pm Monday to Friday Call 020 7846 8350 Email: support@sistahspace.org |
| The Traveller Movement | Confidential support and information for Traveller, Romy and Gypsy victims of domestic violence |
Call or WhatsApp to 0754 1637 795 |
| Muslim Women’s Network | A confidential faith and cultural sensitivity helpline for Muslim women and girls to get information, support, and referrals for those suffering from or at risk of abuse, or facing problems on a range of issues. Also open to Muslim men and boys at risk of forced marriage |
Call 0800 999 5786 Email info@mwnhelpline.co.uk |
| Revenge Porn Helpline |
Supports all adult victims of intimate image abuse living in the UK. They also provide advice and information to those targeted by sextortion and webcam blackmail |
10am to 4pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) |