If you, or someone you know, has experienced abuse, the following organisations may be able to help.

 

Support for all adults

Samaritans

24-hour emotional support for anyone who needs to talk.

116 123

samaritans.org

Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 90 90, Stirling FK8 2SA

jo@samaritans.org
 

Victim Support

Provides emotional and practical support for people affected by crime and traumatic events.

0808 168 9111

victimsupport.org.uk

 

Nottnghamshire Victim Care

Operates victims’ services in the county.

0300 303 1967

https://www.catch-22.org.uk/services/victim-care-notinghamshire/

 

 

Support for adults abused in childhood

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

A charity supporting adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Provides a support line and local support services.

0808 801 0331

napac.org.uk 
 

TANSAL

Provides information on books, training, UK events and links for survivors of any type of child abuse, and those supporting them.

tansal.50megs.com
 

 

Support for children

Childline

Free support for children and young people in the UK.

0800 1111

childline.org.uk
 

Kidscape

Information and advice for parents with concerns about school bullying and abuse.

020 7823 5430

kidscape.org.uk
 

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

Support for children and anyone worried about a child.

0800 800 5000

0800 1111 (18 or under)

nspcc.org.uk
 

YoungMinds 

Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers.

0808 802 5544 (parents helpline)

85258 (crisis messenger service, text YM + your message)

youngminds.org.uk
 

 

Support for older people 

Action on Elder Abuse

Helpline for anyone concerned in any way about the abuse of older people.

0808 808 8141

elderabuse.org.uk
 

 

Support for people with learning difficulties

Respond

Provides a range of services for people with learning disabilities, including both victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse as well as families, carers and professionals.

0207 383 0700

respond.org.uk
 

Mencap 

Information and advice for people with a learning disability, families and carers.

0808 808 1111

mencap.org.uk
 

 

Domestic violence – support for women

Refuge

Support, information and advocacy for women and children experiencing violence and abuse.

0808 2000 247

refuge.org.uk
 

Women's Aid (England)

Information and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including a directory of local services.

0808 2000 247

womensaid.org.uk
 

 

Domestic violence – support for men

Men's Advice Line

Confidential advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse by a current or ex-partner or family member.

0808 801 0327

mensadviceline.org.uk
 

 

Domestic violence – support for black and minority ethnic groups

Ashiana Sheffield

Aims to help prevent murder and serious harm to black, Asian, minority ethnic and refugee women in England, Wales and Scotland as a result of domestic abuse and forced marriage and 'honour'-based violence. Also supports children and young people.

0114 255 5740

ashianasheffield.org
 

 

Domestic violence – help for people who inflict violence

Respect

Information and support for people who are worried about their violent or aggressive behaviour towards loved ones, and for male victims of domestic abuse.

respect.uk.net
 

 

Domestic violence – support for young people

Respect Not Fear

Website for young people about domestic violence.

respectnotfear.co.uk
 

The Hide Out

Women's Aid website to help young people understand domestic abuse, and what to do if it's happening to them.

thehideout.org.uk
 

 

Domestic violence and forced marriage 

The Forced Marriage Unit

Joint initiative between the Foreign Office and Home Office. It assists actual and potential victims of forced marriage, as well as professionals.

gov.uk/forced-marriage

 

 

Sexual abuse – support for all

Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA)

Information and support for adults affected by childhood abuse, including an online support forum.

havoca.org
 

Lifecentre

Support for survivors of sexual abuse and anyone supporting them, including a helpline, text support and email counselling.

0808 802 0808 (freephone)

07717 989 022 (textline)

lifecentre.uk.com
 

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

A charity supporting adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Provides a support line and local support services.

0808 801 0331

napac.org.uk
 

The Lantern Project

Help and support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, including an online forum.

lanternproject.org.uk
 

One in Four

Advocacy service, counselling service (available over Skype and in several languages) and information for people who have experienced sexual abuse.

oneinfour.org.uk
 

The Survivors Trust

Lists local specialist services for survivors of sexual violence, including advocates and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs).

08088 010 818
thesurvivorstrust.org
 

 

Sexual abuse – support for women

CIS'ters (Childhood Incest Survivors)

Provides help and support for adult women who suffered incestuous abuse in childhood.

023 8033 8080

cisters.org.uk
 

Rape Crisis

Information and support for anyone affected by rape and sexual violence. Includes details of local centres.

rapecrisis.org.uk
 

 

Sexual abuse – support for men

Mankind

Provides one-to-one counselling, therapeutic groups and couple counselling to men (age 18+) who have experienced sexual abuse at any time in their lives.

mkcharity.org
 

Survivors UK

Support for men who have experienced rape or sexual abuse.

020 3598 3898

020 3322 1860 (SMS)

074 9181 6064 (WhatsApp)

survivorsuk.org
 

 

Sexual abuse – support for non-abusive parents and carers of children who have been sexually abused

Mosac

Support, advice and information for non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.

0800 980 1958

mosac.org.uk
 

 

Support to prevent sexual abuse of children

Lucy Faithfull Foundation

Offers a range of services for individuals and families looking for help, advice, support and intervention with issues relating to child sexual abuse.

0808 1000 900

lucyfaithfull.org.uk
 

Stop It Now!

Confidential freephone helpline for people who are struggling with sexual thoughts and behaviours towards children, or are concerned about someone else's behaviour.

0808 1000 900

stopitnow.org.uk