Domestic Violence

Scottish Women’s Aid

Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. They play a vital role in coordinating, influencing and campaigning for effective responses to domestic abuse, and provide services for women affected by domestic violence through local groups such as women’s refuges.

Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (available 24hrs)
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk

Webchat: https://womensaid.scot/contact-us/

Website: http://www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk/

Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid

Support and practical advice for Asian, black and ethnic minority women affected by domestic violence.

Helpline: 0141 353 0859

Email: womensaid@hematgryffe.org.uk

Website: http://www.hematgryffe.org.uk/

Abused Men in Scotland

Works with men affected by domestic abuse. Services include their helpline, one-to-support, information and signposting.

Helpline: 03300 949 395 (available 9:00-16:00 weekdays)

Email: support@amis.org.uk

Website: http://www.abusedmeninscotland.org/

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

A partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge. It can provide access to 24-hour emergency accommodation. Has translation facilities.

Calls from landlines will not appear on the telephone bill. Friends and families of those who may be in danger can also call for support.

Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Webchat: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en/Chat-to-us-online

Secure online form: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en/Contact-us

Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en

Men’s Advice Line

Provides advice and support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

Helpline: 0808 801 0327 (Mon–Fri 10am-8pm)

Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk

Website: http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/

Webchat: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/contact-us/ (Wednesday 10-11:30am and 2:30-4pm)

Respect

Information and advice for people who are abusive towards their partners and want help to stop.

Helpline: 0808 8024040 (Monday–Thursday 10am-8pm Friday 10am-5pm)

Email: info@respectphoneline.org.uk  (Mon-Fri 9am-8pm)

Webchat: https://respectphoneline.org.uk/contact-us/ (Thursday 2-4pm)

Website: http://respectphoneline.org.uk/

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline

Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse. Abuse isn’t always physical- it can be psychological, emotional, financial, and sexual too.

LGBT + Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm ,Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 8:00pm)

Email: help@galop.org.uk

Webchat: http://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse/ (5pm – 8pm Wednesday and Thursday)

Conversion Therapy Helpline: 0800 130 3335 (Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm )

Email: CThelp@galop.org.uk

LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040 (Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm ) Email: HateCrime@galop.org.uk

Website: http://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse/

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

The helpline offers support to anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them. Providing a confidential, sensitive service to anyone who calls.

Telephone : 0800 027 1234 – 24 hrs

Email : helpline@sdafmh.org.uk (will reply within 2 days)

Online  Chat 

Website: https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/

Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance (TARA)

Helping women in situations of sexual exploitation and assist them access other support services including access to safe accommodation. TARA is a named First Responder for The National Referrer Mechanism and can provide advice, guidance and additional information for partner agencies.

Telephone: 0141 276 7724
Website : www.tarascotland.org.uk