Domestic violence directory
National
Broken Rainbow
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who experience domestic violence.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Phone: 0845 260 4460
Childline
Offers a helpline for children and young people experiencing any problems.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: 0800 1111
Chinese Information Advice Centre (CIAC): Women Support Project
Provides support to women victims of domestic violence on issues relating to housing, legal protection, welfare benefits and children.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
Phone: 020 7462 1281 or 020 7323 1538
Elder Abuse Response Line
Offers a confidential helpline service to support those concerned about the abuse of older people.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Phone: 0808 808 8141
Freephone Domestic Violence Helpline
Information service for female suffers of domestic violence.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Please note that this number will not appear on your itemised telephone bill.
Forced Marriage Unit
Offers confidential help and advice for those at risk of being forced into marriage overseas.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Phone: 020 7008 0151
Jewish Women's Aid
A confidential and untraceable helpline service, which supports Jewish women and their children who are sufferers of domestic violence.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
Phone: 0800 591 203
National Centre for Domestic Violence
Helps victims of domestic violence to obtain court orders such as injunctions to protect them from further abuse.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm
Phone: 08709 220704
A 24 hour answering machine is available on this number.
National Child Protection Helpline (NSPCC)
Provides advice, information and help to anyone who thinks that a child is experiencing abuse or may be at risk of abuse.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: 0800 800 5000
NHS Direct
This service provides an advice line for all health matters.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: 0845 4647
Reunite
Offers advice, information and support to parents, guardians and family members who have experienced or who fear child abduction.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: 0116 25 56 234
Samaritans Helpline
Provides emotional support for people experiencing distress and despair.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: 0845 790 9090
Shelterline
Provides advice to those at risk of homelessness.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8am to 12midnight
Phone: 0808 800 4444
