Domestic abuse
Abuse isn't only physical. Being controlled, threatened, cut off from people or made to feel afraid at home counts too.
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Who can help
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
0808 2000 247Confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Live chat at nationaldahelpline.org.uk.
Men's Advice Line
0808 8010327For men experiencing domestic abuse, and the people supporting them, including trans and non-binary people. Webchat weekdays 9am to 10am.
ManKind Initiative
0808 800 117001823 334 244Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse, and their friends, family and employers. The 0808 number is free.
Women's Aid
womensaid.org.ukThe Survivor's Handbook and a directory of local domestic abuse services.
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line
0808 500 2222Run by Rape Crisis England & Wales, for anyone aged 16 or over, of any gender, whenever it happened.
Samaritans
116 123For anyone struggling to cope. You don't need to be suicidal to call.
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Good to know
- If you're not sure whether what's happening counts as abuse, you can still call and talk it through.
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