Halo
The Halo Project Charity is a national project that will support victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM by providing appropriate advice and support to victims.
Karma Nirvana
Supports all victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriages. They provide a national helpline to support victims in immediate danger.
0800 5999 247
Visit WebsiteNSPCC Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
The NSPCC provide information about FGM and have a helpline dedicated to responding to reports of children at risk of FGM or reports of children who have already had FGM. The helpline is a free and anonymous service.
Savera UK
Savera UK provides fast, non-judgemental and confidential support to anyone affected by ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices, regardless of age, culture, sexuality or gender.
0800 107 0728
Visit WebsiteThe Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
Contact the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) if you’re trying to stop a forced marriage or you need help leaving a marriage you’ve been forced into.
Ashiana
Ashiana specialises in helping Black and Minority Ethnic women, in particular, women from South Asian, Turkish & Iranian communities, aged 16-30 years who are at risk of domestic violence and sexual violence. They provide culturally sensitive advice, support and safe housing.
Halo
The Halo Project Charity is a national project that will support victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM by providing appropriate advice and support to victims.
IKWRO: Women’s Rights Organisation
IKWRO helps Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls who are living in the UK. They speak Farsi, Kurdish, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Turkish, and English, and have an out of hours emergency service.
0207 920 6460
Visit WebsiteKiran Support Services
Kiran Support Services provides safe, temporary accommodation for Asian women and their children escaping domestic violence. They also provide advice, outreach work and resettlement support.
Project Salama
Providing emotional and practical support to those currently or previously have suffered from domestic abuse.
Sharan
The Sharan Project is a UK charity providing support and advice to vulnerable women, particularly of South Asian origin, who have been or are at risk of being disowned due to abuse or persecution. They link individuals to partners, and advocate on their behalf to help manage key areas such as housing, interview skills, counselling, managing money and more.
Barnardo’s Family Space
The Family Space helps to provide information, advice, guidance and support for all stages of the parenting or caring journey. The nationwide network of family and children’s centre's provides services directly to parents and care givers of children of all ages.
Berkshire Womens Aid
BWA provides support, advocacy and domestic abuse services to women and their children who comes to us experiencing domestic abuse.
Childline
Free 24-hour telephone and online service for children and young people in the UK, offering comfort, support, advice and protection. Calls are confidential and free from mobiles. They also don’t show up on phone bills.
0800 1111
Visit WebsiteConnection Support
Connection Support provides a breadth of specialist support services to a range of people facing complex life challenges. They provide flexible and tailored support and advice to a range of adults (young and old) and families in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The support covers housing support, homelessness, isolation, money management, mental health and drug and alcohol abuse.
Oxfordshire 01865 711267 Buckinghamshire 01296 484322 Milton Keynes 01908 363492 / 363793
Visit WebsiteDisrespect Nobody
Disrespect NoBody is a website full of information on topics like sexting, relationship abuse, consent, rape, porn and harassment. They also link to other organisations who can help with these issues.
Jewish Womens Aid
For Jewish women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence.
0808 801 0500
Visit WebsiteKaleidoscopic UK
Kaleidoscopic UK supports children and adults who have been exposed to domestic abuse. Based in the Thames Valley and providing support services throughout England and Wales
MK Act
MK ACT is a charity in Milton Keynes which works with families' every day to help them move on from fear and abuse, providing safe emergency accommodation.
Muslim Women’s Network
The helpline is a national specialist faith and culturally sensitive service that is confidential and non-judgmental, which offers information, support, guidance and referrals. Although service users are primarily Muslim women and girls, support is also provided to men and to women of other faiths and no faith.
NSPCC
The NSPCC helpline is staffed by trained professionals who can provide expert advice and support. The helpline responds to reports of concerns for children being abused or at risk of abuse, parent's or carer's looking for advice, or professional in need of information and guidance.
PIPPA
PIPPA provides information and support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse for people in Southampton.
Reducing the Risk
Reducing the Risk is dedicated to the safety of adults and children at risk of domestic abuse and to the empowerment of the professionals and volunteers who support them. They provide the Independent Domestic Violence Advisory service and other guidance in Oxfordshire.
SAFE!
SAFE! provides support to children and families around the Thames Valley who have been affected by crime or abuse through one-to-one and group sessions
08001337938
Visit WebsiteSafeline
A charity that provides specialist support for anyone affected by sexual abuse or rape and works to prevent the sexual exploitation of children
01926 402 498
Visit WebsiteSpotlight UK
A charity for children and young people providing low-cost inclusive activities, including after school clubs, holiday clubs, youth clubs, performing arts activities, arts & craft, sports, outdoor activities and trips. They also provide 1-2-1 emotional and practical support for young people in need.
The DASH Charity
Providing support to adults and children experiencing mental health issues, modern slavery, immigration, trafficking, homelessness and complex needs associated with Domestic Abuse in the communities of East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire.
01753 549865
Visit WebsiteThe Hideout
Women's Aid created The Hideout to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take postive action if it is happening to them.
The Mix
The Mix provides essential support for under 25's to help them take on any challenge they are facing including mental health, homelessness, sex and relationships and drugs.
0808 808 4994
Visit WebsiteWycombe Women’s Aid
Wycombe Women’s Aid is unique in the services that are offered to women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse. They believe that it is not enough to offer a safe place to stay, therefore they work intensively with their guests in the refuge and women in the community to enable them to move on emotionally, in a safe and secure environment
Refuge 01494 461367, Outreach 07436 536600, IDVA 07483 159153
Visit WebsiteYoung Minds
Young Minds aims to improve the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people and to empower their parents and carers.
Choice Support
Choice Support advise on local support services for people with learning difficulties who are experiencing domestic abuse.
01622 722400
Visit WebsiteDisability Rights UK
The leading authority on social security benefits for disabled people; their website contains regularly updated information about benefits, tax credits and community care.
Hestia
Hestia provides support for domestic abuse, modern slavery, mental health and complex needs, older people, Grenfell support, Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, offender rehabilitation, drug and alcohol support and support from young people. The areas covered are London, Slough and parts of Kent.
Respond
A national charity providing therapy and specialist support services to people with learning disabilities, autism or both who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma.
RNIB
Royal National Institute of Blind People provides information and support for anyone with visual impairment and sight problems.
0303 123 9999
Visit WebsiteScope
Provide support, information and advice for disabled people and their families.
0808 800 3333
Visit WebsiteSignHealth
Delivers services to reach Deaf people in our shared language in their moment of need, through crisis textlines, domestic abuse support, therapy, advocacy and residential services.
Clean Slate
Clean Slate provides support for male and female victims of physical, sexual, mental, emotional and financial abuse regardless of age, race, culture and sexuality. They aim to improve mental health and build healthy pathways for the future, for individuals and their families.
Connection Support
Connection Support provides a breadth of specialist support services to a range of people facing complex life challenges. They provide flexible and tailored support and advice to a range of adults (young and old) and families in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The support covers housing support, homelessness, isolation, money management, mental health and drug and alcohol abuse.
Oxfordshire 01865 711267 Buckinghamshire 01296 484322 Milton Keynes 01908 363492 / 363793
Visit WebsiteEscaping Victimhood
Provides unique, supportive residential workshops for people whose lives have been disrupted by the trauma of serious crime, previously specialising in those bereaved by murder and manslaughter.
NAPAC
NAPAC (the National Association for People Abused in Childhood) offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. They provide a free, confidential support line and offer some incredible resources including on managing flashbacks and using grounding techniques.
Project Salama
Providing emotional and practical support to those currently or previously have suffered from domestic abuse.
Samaritans
Samaritans provide help 24/7 to anyone having a difficult time or anyone who is concerned about someone else.
Support Line
SupportLine provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse.
The DASH Charity
Providing support to adults and children experiencing mental health issues, modern slavery, immigration, trafficking, homelessness and complex needs associated with Domestic Abuse in the communities of East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire.
01753 549865
Visit WebsiteYoung Minds
Young Minds aims to improve the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people and to empower their parents and carers.
Jewish Womens Aid
For Jewish women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence.
0808 801 0500
Visit WebsiteMuslim Women’s Network
The helpline is a national specialist faith and culturally sensitive service that is confidential and non-judgmental, which offers information, support, guidance and referrals. Although service users are primarily Muslim women and girls, support is also provided to men and to women of other faiths and no faith.
Sikh Helpline
The Sikh Helpline offers support for a number of issues including domestic abuse, relationship issues, sexual abuse, grooming, bullying substance abuse & depression.
0845 644 0704 07999 004 363
Visit WebsiteBarnardo’s Family Space
The Family Space helps to provide information, advice, guidance and support for all stages of the parenting or caring journey. The nationwide network of family and children’s centre's provides services directly to parents and care givers of children of all ages.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is a national charity that work with single parent families, offering information and support for matters such as relationship break-ups, going back to work, maintenance or tax credit issues. They also have a free and confidential helpline and online forum.
0808 802 0925.
Visit WebsiteNational Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC)
The NACCC is a charity dedicated to child contact, by providing safe spaces where children can meet the parents they do not live with.
PEGS
PEGS are an organisation specifically founded to support parents, carers and guardians who are experiencing domestic abuse at the hands of their own children. All of the parental support is free of charge.
Communicare
Provides help to people in Reading by offering information, advice and support on issues such as benefits, debt, divorce and separation, employment, housing and pro-bono legal advice.
Connection Support
Connection Support provides a breadth of specialist support services to a range of people facing complex life challenges. They provide flexible and tailored support and advice to a range of adults (young and old) and families in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The support covers housing support, homelessness, isolation, money management, mental health and drug and alcohol abuse.
Oxfordshire 01865 711267 Buckinghamshire 01296 484322 Milton Keynes 01908 363492 / 363793
Visit WebsitePersonal banking
Many individual banks have information on their websites for people experiencing financial (economic) abuse and outlining what assistance they can offer.
Step Change
Step Change provide free debt advice to help people deal with their debt and set up a solution.
0800 138 1111
Visit WebsiteSurviving Economic Abuse
Surviving Economic Abuse provides information and guidance for women experiencing economic abuse.
AAFDA
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse - Specialist and expert advocacy and peer support after a fatal domestic abuse
ADAS – A2Dominion
A2Dominion offer emotional and practical support to people experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse in West Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Their service includes confidential advice, guidance & practical help including refuges
Advice Now
Advicenow provides clear, step-by-step, user-friendly practical guides, and 'top picks' from the rest of the web, to help you manage life's legal problems.
Andover Crisis and Support Centre
The Andover Crisis and Support Centre offers emotional and pratical support for women, men and children who have been affected by domestic violence and abuse, whether you are still in the relationship, looking at leaving or have already left and are still experiencing abuse.
01264366122
Visit WebsiteCitizens Advice Bureau
A national service with a network of independent charities who offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
0800 144 8848 Relay UK 18001 then 0800 144 8884
Visit WebsiteCommunicare
Provides help to people in Reading by offering information, advice and support on issues such as benefits, debt, divorce and separation, employment, housing and pro-bono legal advice.
Connection Support
Connection Support provides a breadth of specialist support services to a range of people facing complex life challenges. They provide flexible and tailored support and advice to a range of adults (young and old) and families in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The support covers housing support, homelessness, isolation, money management, mental health and drug and alcohol abuse.
Oxfordshire 01865 711267 Buckinghamshire 01296 484322 Milton Keynes 01908 363492 / 363793
Visit WebsiteEast European Resource Centre
Offers support and advice to Eastern European people experiencing domestic abuse issue.
Hestia
Hestia provides support for domestic abuse, modern slavery, mental health and complex needs, older people, Grenfell support, Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, offender rehabilitation, drug and alcohol support and support from young people. The areas covered are London, Slough and parts of Kent.
Hollie Guard
Hollie Guard is a smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection. There are two modes on the app, deterrent mode and stealth mode that allows for an alert to be raised either prominently to deter an attack, or discreetly for when it is not safe to make it clear an alert has been raised.
Kaleidoscopic UK
Kaleidoscopic UK supports children and adults who have been exposed to domestic abuse. Based in the Thames Valley and providing support services throughout England and Wales
MK Act
MK ACT is a charity in Milton Keynes which works with families' every day to help them move on from fear and abuse, providing safe emergency accommodation.
NAPAC
NAPAC (the National Association for People Abused in Childhood) offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. They provide a free, confidential support line and offer some incredible resources including on managing flashbacks and using grounding techniques.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
This freephone 24-hour national domestic violence helpline, run by Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues, and others calling on their behalf. They also provide a chat service, Monday – Friday, 3pm – 10pm
0808 2000 247
Visit WebsiteOK Rehab
OK Rehab specialises in local drug and alcohol rehab and addiction treatment. This treatment is available via both inpatient and outpatient treatment providers. They also work with clinics that are able to facilitate treatment taking place in your own home, who are able to provide professional intervention and home detoxification.
At OK Rehab's aim is to help individuals break free from the shackles of addiction and find a treatment that’s ideally suited to their needs. This treatment is applicable for drug addiction, alcoholism and process/behavioural addictions.
Oxfordshire Council Site for Domestic Abuse Support
Oxfordshire Government website for Domestic Abuse support in the area.
PIPPA
PIPPA provides information and support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse for people in Southampton.
Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling (PARCS)
Provide a wide range of services for adult survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse/rape.
Reducing the Risk
Reducing the Risk is dedicated to the safety of adults and children at risk of domestic abuse and to the empowerment of the professionals and volunteers who support them. They provide the Independent Domestic Violence Advisory service and other guidance in Oxfordshire.
Revenge Porn Helpline
Revenge Porn Helpline is a UK service supporting adults (18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn. They offer non-judgemental and confidential advice, support with reporting and removing content, advice on social media and reporting, and legal advice.
Sharan
The Sharan Project is a UK charity providing support and advice to vulnerable women, particularly of South Asian origin, who have been or are at risk of being disowned due to abuse or persecution. They link individuals to partners, and advocate on their behalf to help manage key areas such as housing, interview skills, counselling, managing money and more.
Shout
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
85258
Visit WebsiteStop Domestic Abuse Hampshire
An innovative and unique provider of all services to those affected by domestic abuse in the Hampshire area.
Stop Domestic Abuse Portsmouth
An innovative and unique provider of all services to those affected by domestic abuse in the Portsmouth area.
SupportLine
SupportLine provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at-risk groups and victims of any form of abuse.
The Cowshed
The Cowshed support a variety of individuals of all ages in very different but difficult situations including those fleeing domestic abuse, individuals and families experiencing emergency rehousing, health issues resulting in poverty, the homeless, emergency custody situations, poor housing conditions. They provide donated clothes, shoes, bedding, curtains and other essential items. Referrals for assistance can be made online.
The Cyber Helpline
Supports victims of cybercrime and online harms including cyber stalking.
The DASH Charity
Providing support to adults and children experiencing mental health issues, modern slavery, immigration, trafficking, homelessness and complex needs associated with Domestic Abuse in the communities of East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire.
01753 549865
Visit WebsiteVictim Care
Funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. Is free and confidential Victim Support service that provides individual, independent, emotional and practical help to enable people to cope and recover from the effects of crime including domestic abuse.
Victim Support
Victim Support provide free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for people affected by crime and traumatic events – regardless of whether they have been reported the crime to the police. The support services include information and advice, immediate emotional and practical help, longer term emotional and practical help, advocacy, peer support and group work, restorative justice, personal safety advice and help in navigating the criminal justice system.
08081 689111
Visit WebsiteVictims First
Victims First provides free emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, regardless of whether or not the crime has been reported to the police.
0300 1234 148
Visit WebsiteYellow Door
A charity that prevent and respond to domestic and sexual abuse. They provide a wide range of specialist therapeutic, support & prevention services to anyone at risk from or affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence/abuse or other forms of interpersonal harm.
Communicare
Provides help to people in Reading by offering information, advice and support on issues such as benefits, debt, divorce and separation, employment, housing and pro-bono legal advice.
Connection Support
Connection Support provides a breadth of specialist support services to a range of people facing complex life challenges. They provide flexible and tailored support and advice to a range of adults (young and old) and families in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The support covers housing support, homelessness, isolation, money management, mental health and drug and alcohol abuse.
Oxfordshire 01865 711267 Buckinghamshire 01296 484322 Milton Keynes 01908 363492 / 363793
Visit WebsiteCrisis
Supports people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Shelter
Helps people to understand their rights and get support for housing issues including homelessness, tenancy deposits, eviction, benefits, private renting, repairs, council housing and mortgage repossession
0808 800 4444
Visit WebsiteThe DASH Charity
Providing support to adults and children experiencing mental health issues, modern slavery, immigration, trafficking, homelessness and complex needs associated with Domestic Abuse in the communities of East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire.
01753 549865
Visit WebsiteFreedom Project (Dogs Trust)
A dog fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse and going into refuge
Paws Protect (Cats Protection)
Paws Protect is run by an experienced woman-only team, who take referrals, collect cats, and arrange foster placements through a network of dedicated volunteers to enable people to leave for safety knowing that their cat will be looked after in a loving home, until they are able to be reunited
RSPCA
Local RSPCA centers will be able to provide support or advice.
Citizens Advice Bureau
A national service with a network of independent charities who offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
0800 144 8848 Relay UK 18001 then 0800 144 8884
Visit WebsiteCommunicare
Provides help to people in Reading by offering information, advice and support on issues such as benefits, debt, divorce and separation, employment, housing and pro-bono legal advice.
Domestic Violence Assist
The UK's only registered charity specialising in arranging Non-Molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders & Occupation Orders
Law Works
A charity committed to enabling access to justice through free legal advice.
Rights of Women
A women's charity who work in a number of ways to help advise women through criminal, family and immigration law and sexual harassment at work .
Support Through Court
Our 800+ volunteers provide a free service across England and Wales, offering support and guidance before, during, and after court. They ensure that those facing court alone feel prepared and supported in accessing justice.
The Law Society
Run by the Law Society, Find a Solicitor is a free service for anyone looking for information about organisations or people providing legal services in England and Wales that are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
The National Centre for Domestic Violence
Do you need urgent injunction support?
The National Centre for Domestic Violence provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence. They work in close partnership with Legal Aid solicitors and can link clients to a McKenzie friend where there is one in the area to help victims obtain speedy protection.
Women’s McKenzie Friend
Women's McKenzie Friend legal guidance, support and clarity to women who are navigating the family courts.
Services include a free 30 minute consultation, guidance on possible court routes, explaining court orders and paperwork, assistance with completeing orders and paperwork as well as attending court cases in a supportive capacity. Support is provided by trained women who understand the complexities of domestic abuse.
This is a paid for service that can include online or telephone support across England and Wales and in person support for women in specific area's including Wiltshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Bristol and Bath.
Galop
Galop is the leading LGBT+ anti-violence and abuse charity, providing the National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline. They provide advice and support to individuals who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence, and domestic abuse and have an online referral form.
They also offer a Trans Advocacy Service.
LGBT foundation
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.
0345 3 30 30 30
Visit WebsiteSupport U
Support U are a leading Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) help and support service based in Reading that provides a support service to those in the Thames Valley area. They provide support for those experiencing domestic abuse as well as other services including counselling, hate crime reporting and family concerns.
0118 321 9111
Visit WebsiteSurvivors UK
SurvivorsUK runs the National Male Survivors Online Helpline – a webchat and SMS service for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced sexual abuse at any time in their lives.
Switchboard LGBT+ helpline
Switchboard we provide an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity.
The Supernova
The Supernova Project is a global effort that aims to contribute to addressing abuse within the LGBTQIA+ communities. They aim to empower queer people around the world who are experiencing domestic abuse by providing a platform of information and support.
Age UK
Age UK supports older people online, at the end of the phone and in the local community. They provide a free, confidential advice line for older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals.
0800 678 1602
Visit WebsiteConnection Support
Connection Support provides a breadth of specialist support services to a range of people facing complex life challenges. They provide flexible and tailored support and advice to a range of adults (young and old) and families in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The support covers housing support, homelessness, isolation, money management, mental health and drug and alcohol abuse.
Oxfordshire 01865 711267 Buckinghamshire 01296 484322 Milton Keynes 01908 363492 / 363793
Visit WebsiteHestia
Hestia provides support for domestic abuse, modern slavery, mental health and complex needs, older people, Grenfell support, Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, offender rehabilitation, drug and alcohol support and support from young people. The areas covered are London, Slough and parts of Kent.
HourGlass
Formerly Action on Elder Abuse, they work to protect, and prevent the abuse of, older adults. They provide confidential phone, text, email and chat support and advice to any older person who is experiencing or is at risk of any kind of harm, abuse or exploitation, and anyone concerned about an older person.
Berkshire Womens Aid
BWA provides support, advocacy and domestic abuse services to women and their children who comes to us experiencing domestic abuse.
Hestia
Hestia provides support for domestic abuse, modern slavery, mental health and complex needs, older people, Grenfell support, Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, offender rehabilitation, drug and alcohol support and support from young people. The areas covered are London, Slough and parts of Kent.
MK Act
MK ACT is a charity in Milton Keynes which works with families' every day to help them move on from fear and abuse, providing safe emergency accommodation.
Stop Domestic Abuse Hampshire
An innovative and unique provider of all services to those affected by domestic abuse in the Hampshire area.
Stop Domestic Abuse Portsmouth
An innovative and unique provider of all services to those affected by domestic abuse in the Portsmouth area.
Wycombe Women’s Aid
Wycombe Women’s Aid is unique in the services that are offered to women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse. They believe that it is not enough to offer a safe place to stay, therefore they work intensively with their guests in the refuge and women in the community to enable them to move on emotionally, in a safe and secure environment
Refuge 01494 461367, Outreach 07436 536600, IDVA 07483 159153
Visit WebsiteMankind
The ManKind Initiative operates a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and violence, as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers. They provide victims with support and signposting, along with further resources and information on their website.
01823 334244
Visit WebsiteMK Act
MK ACT is a charity in Milton Keynes which works with families' every day to help them move on from fear and abuse, providing safe emergency accommodation.
Muslim Women’s Network
The helpline is a national specialist faith and culturally sensitive service that is confidential and non-judgmental, which offers information, support, guidance and referrals. Although service users are primarily Muslim women and girls, support is also provided to men and to women of other faiths and no faith.
Omenirea
Inițiativa ManKind operează o linie de asistență confidențială pentru bărbații victime de abuzuri domestice și violență, precum și pentru prietenii lor, familia, vecinii, colegii de muncă și angajatorii. Ele oferă victimelor sprijin și semnalizare, împreună cu resurse și informații suplimentare pe site-ul lor web.
01823 334244
Visit WebsitePIPPA
PIPPA provides information and support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse for people in Southampton.
Respect Men’s Advice Line
Are you a man in gay, bi or heterosexual domestic abuse relationship?
Provides practical advice, information and emotional support to male victims of domestic violence and concerned friends and family members.
Survivors UK
SurvivorsUK runs the National Male Survivors Online Helpline – a webchat and SMS service for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced sexual abuse at any time in their lives.
Ashiana
Ashiana specialises in helping Black and Minority Ethnic women, in particular, women from South Asian, Turkish & Iranian communities, aged 16-30 years who are at risk of domestic violence and sexual violence. They provide culturally sensitive advice, support and safe housing.
AVA against violence and abuse
A leading UK charity committed to ending gender based violence and abuse.
Aylesbury Womens Aid
Supporting women and children against domestic violence by providing free information, emotional support, and access to safe temporary accommodation to enable women and children to determine their own futures free from abuse and violence. Aylesbury Women’s Aid operates in the Vale of Aylesbury, which covers the towns of Aylesbury and Buckingham and the surrounding villages
01296437777
Visit WebsiteBerkshire Womens Aid
BWA provides support, advocacy and domestic abuse services to women and their children who comes to us experiencing domestic abuse.
Halo
The Halo Project Charity is a national project that will support victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM by providing appropriate advice and support to victims.
Hestia
Hestia provides support for domestic abuse, modern slavery, mental health and complex needs, older people, Grenfell support, Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, offender rehabilitation, drug and alcohol support and support from young people. The areas covered are London, Slough and parts of Kent.
IKWRO: Women’s Rights Organisation
IKWRO helps Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls who are living in the UK. They speak Farsi, Kurdish, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Turkish, and English, and have an out of hours emergency service.
0207 920 6460
Visit WebsiteJewish Womens Aid
For Jewish women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence.
0808 801 0500
Visit WebsiteKiran Support Services
Kiran Support Services provides safe, temporary accommodation for Asian women and their children escaping domestic violence. They also provide advice, outreach work and resettlement support.
MK Act
MK ACT is a charity in Milton Keynes which works with families' every day to help them move on from fear and abuse, providing safe emergency accommodation.
Muslim Women’s Network
The helpline is a national specialist faith and culturally sensitive service that is confidential and non-judgmental, which offers information, support, guidance and referrals. Although service users are primarily Muslim women and girls, support is also provided to men and to women of other faiths and no faith.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
This freephone 24-hour national domestic violence helpline, run by Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues, and others calling on their behalf. They also provide a chat service, Monday – Friday, 3pm – 10pm
0808 2000 247
Visit WebsitePIPPA
PIPPA provides information and support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse for people in Southampton.
Rape Crisis
Get information, help and support after rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse. They provide a directory to find local rape crisis centres, run a helpline for women and girls aged 13+, as well as offer chat support for women and girls aged 16 and over in England, whose lives have been affected by sexual violence.
0808 802 9999
Visit WebsiteRefuge
Refuge runs the National DA Helpline and have further information and guidance on their website.
0808 2000 247
Visit WebsiteRights of Women
A women's charity who work in a number of ways to help advise women through criminal, family and immigration law and sexual harassment at work .
Sharan
The Sharan Project is a UK charity providing support and advice to vulnerable women, particularly of South Asian origin, who have been or are at risk of being disowned due to abuse or persecution. They link individuals to partners, and advocate on their behalf to help manage key areas such as housing, interview skills, counselling, managing money and more.
Southall Black Sisters
Offering specialist advice, information, casework, advocacy, counselling and self-help support services in several languages for Asian and African-Caribbean women and children. They mainly support women from West London although will take enquiries from across the UK and if necessary refer to relevant local agencies.
0208 571 9595
Visit WebsiteSurviving Economic Abuse
Surviving Economic Abuse provides information and guidance for women experiencing economic abuse.
Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid is the key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. They support a network of over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK.
Women’s McKenzie Friend
Women's McKenzie Friend legal guidance, support and clarity to women who are navigating the family courts.
Services include a free 30 minute consultation, guidance on possible court routes, explaining court orders and paperwork, assistance with completeing orders and paperwork as well as attending court cases in a supportive capacity. Support is provided by trained women who understand the complexities of domestic abuse.
This is a paid for service that can include online or telephone support across England and Wales and in person support for women in specific area's including Wiltshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Bristol and Bath.
Wycombe Women’s Aid
Wycombe Women’s Aid is unique in the services that are offered to women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse. They believe that it is not enough to offer a safe place to stay, therefore they work intensively with their guests in the refuge and women in the community to enable them to move on emotionally, in a safe and secure environment
Refuge 01494 461367, Outreach 07436 536600, IDVA 07483 159153
Visit WebsiteHestia
Hestia provides support for domestic abuse, modern slavery, mental health and complex needs, older people, Grenfell support, Learning disabilities, physical disabilities, offender rehabilitation, drug and alcohol support and support from young people. The areas covered are London, Slough and parts of Kent.
Jewish Womens Aid
For Jewish women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence.
0808 801 0500
Visit WebsiteNAPAC
NAPAC (the National Association for People Abused in Childhood) offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. They provide a free, confidential support line and offer some incredible resources including on managing flashbacks and using grounding techniques.
PIPPA
PIPPA provides information and support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse for people in Southampton.
Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling (PARCS)
Provide a wide range of services for adult survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse/rape.
Rape Crisis
Get information, help and support after rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse. They provide a directory to find local rape crisis centres, run a helpline for women and girls aged 13+, as well as offer chat support for women and girls aged 16 and over in England, whose lives have been affected by sexual violence.
0808 802 9999
Visit WebsiteRespond
A national charity providing therapy and specialist support services to people with learning disabilities, autism or both who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma.
Safeline
A charity that provides specialist support for anyone affected by sexual abuse or rape and works to prevent the sexual exploitation of children
01926 402 498
Visit WebsiteSexual Support & Abuse Support Service Aylesbury Vale & Milton Keynes
Aylesbury and Milton Keynes Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service provides support, information, advice and guidance to anyone affected by sexual assault and abuse, including non-recent and childhood sexual abuse.
Solace Centre
Solace Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is located at two sites, Bicester and Slough. They provide coordinated, forensic, counselling and aftercare services to men, women and children living in Thames Valley who have experienced rape or sexual assault, recent or non-recent.
Support Line
SupportLine provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse.
Survivors UK
SurvivorsUK runs the National Male Survivors Online Helpline – a webchat and SMS service for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced sexual abuse at any time in their lives.
Trust House Reading
Specialist support services are available for people affected by rape and sexual abuse in Berkshire.
Yellow Door
A charity that prevent and respond to domestic and sexual abuse. They provide a wide range of specialist therapeutic, support & prevention services to anyone at risk from or affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence/abuse or other forms of interpersonal harm.
Aurora New Dawn
A registered charity giving safety, support, advocacy, and empowerment to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking.
Hollie Guard
Hollie Guard is a smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection. There are two modes on the app, deterrent mode and stealth mode that allows for an alert to be raised either prominently to deter an attack, or discreetly for when it is not safe to make it clear an alert has been raised.
Paladin
Paladin is a trauma-informed service established to assist high risk victims of stalking in England and Wales. Our unique team of accredited Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers (ISACs) ensure that high risk victims of stalking are supported and that a coordinated community response is developed locally to keep victims and their children safe.
Protection Against Stalking
A national charity working within communities to raise public awareness about stalking and support victims of stalking through providing specialist support services. We
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust National Stalking Helpline
Operated by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support, and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims.
0808 802 0300
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