National Domestic Abuse Helpline (England)
Run by Refuge. Free and confidential.
24/7
For people experiencing or leaving abuse at home. Your safety comes first. Talk with people in United Kingdom who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the United Kingdom circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Run by Refuge. Free and confidential.
24/7
A small team supporting domestic abuse and childhood abuse survivors. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
Practical help for people dealing with childhood abuse survivors and domestic abuse, plus a weekly drop-in.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
A small team supporting domestic abuse and bullying (young people). Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
โPlease be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder so the helpline helped me plan how to leave. I didn't know they did that, and talk to someone, even if it's just in here.โ
โIf you've just found this place, I was in the same place this time last year. For me, left with two bags and the kids. This year I did a 5k, slowly. The bad days get further apart. You're not on your own.โ
โIf you've just found this place, I was where you are nearly four years ago. The worst part was still loving him which confuses me. These days I mostly feel like me. It comes back so slowly you don't notice until one day you do. Hang on.โ
โA note for the next person. I was in the same place nearly four years ago. I remember when left with two bags and the kids, like it was yesterday. Today I went for a walk and didn't cry once.โ