England Support
If you are in an emergency, please call 999. If it is too dangerous to speak, dial ‘55’ when prompted.
If you need specific support, please contact:
Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health Support
Rape Crisis England and Wales
If you are supporting someone who has been subjected to sexual violence, Rape Crisis has resources for supporting friends and family.
Visit: rapecrisis.org.uk
Call: 08088 01 03 02
Text: 07537 410 027
(Daily 5pm - midnight)
To access resources, please select the following link: Supporting a survivor | Rape Crisis England & Wales
Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid has information and resources for supporting someone who is/has been subjected to domestic abuse.
Visit: womensaid.org.uk
To access resources, please select the following link: Friends and Family Handbook - Women’s Aid
Refuge
The helpline offers support to anyone who has been subjected to domestic abuse and/or forced marriage. They also support anyone with concerns for another person.
Visit: refuge.org.uk
Call: 0808 2000 247
(24/7)
To access resources, please select the following link: Support someone I know who is being abused - Refuge
Samaritans
Support for a wide-range of worries including mental health and thoughts of suicide.
Visit: samaritans.org
(Please remember to select England as your location)
Call: 116 123
(24/7)
To access resources, please select the following link: If you’re worried about someone else | Samaritans
