Breathing Space

Tel: 0800 838587

Visit the Breathing Space website. 

If you need someone to talk to about how you're feeling, call Breathing Space. The phonelines are open between 6pm and 2am Monday to Thursday, and 6pm Friday to 6am Monday. Remember your call is confidential and free.

Forced Marriage Unit

Tel: 020 7008 0151

Visit the Forced Marriage Unit website.

The unit operates a public helpline to provide advice and support to victims of forced marriage as well as to professionals dealing with cases.

LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline

Tel: 0800 999 5428

Visit the LGBT website.

Emotional and practical support for LGBYT+ people experiencing domestic abuse. Abuse isn't always physical - it can be psychological, emotional, financial and sexual too. Speak out, don't suffer in silence.

NSPCC - Adult concerned about a child

Tel: 0808 800 5000

Visit the NSPCC website

If you're worried about a child, even if  you are unsure, contact our professional counsellors 24/7 for help, advice, and support.

NSPCC - ChildLine

Tel: 0800 11 11

Visit the NSPCC ChildLine webpages.

Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help.

NSPCC - FGM Helpline

Tel: 0808 800 5000

Visit the NSPCC FGM webpages.

Call the FGM helpline if you're worried a child is at risk of, or has had, FGM. It's free, anonymous and we're here 24/7.

Rape Crisis Scotland

Tel: 08088 01 03 02

Visit the Rape Crises Scotland website.

Provides a national rape crises helpline and email support for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. The helpline is open from 6pm to midnight, seven days a week, and offers free and confidential initial and crisis support and information.

Samaritans

Tel: freephone 116 123

Visit the Samaritans website.

If something's troubling you, contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland.

Scottish Women's Rights Centre

Tel: 08088 010 789

Visit the Scottish Women's Rights website.

Stalking & Harassment Helpline

Tel: 0808 802 0300

Visit the Stalking & Harassment Help website.

If you're a victim of stalking, this can cause great anxiety and distress. There are a number of organisations you can contact for practical advice and support.

Victim Support Scotland

Tel: 0800 160 1985

Visit the Victim Support Scotland website.

Offering support to all people affected by crime for as long as you need us. Services are completely confidential, free and independent.

Ethnic Minority Services:

AMINA - Muslim Women's Helpline

Tel: 0808 801 0301

Visit the AMINA website.

The helpline is a listening ear and signposting service for Muslim women across Scotland. We run the helpline Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. It's free from mobiles and landlines and will not appear on your phone bill. All calls are strictly confidential and non-judgemental. We always deal with clients in a faith and culturally sensitive manner.

Shakti Women's Aid

Tel: 0131 475 2399

Visit the Shakti website.

Help for black minority ethnic (BME)  women, children and young people who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse. Phone us if you are worried or frightened about what is happening to you or someone you know.

Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid

Tel: 0141 353 0859

Visit the Hemat Gryffe website.

Provides specialist support to women from the Asian, Black and minority ethnic community who experience domestic abuse influenced by culture and tradition.