Other forms of help and support
If you are in danger now call 999.
If not, contact the Athena service.
Helplines
National Domestic Abuse 24 hour helpline
Tel: 0808 2000 247
National Victim Support
Tel: 0808 1689 111
Women and Girls Network
For advice, information and support call 08088010660 or email advice@wgn.org.uk
Childline
A counselling service for children and young people.
24 hour helpline: 0800 1111
Imkaan
Support for Asian, black, minority ethnic and refugee women.
Tel: 020 7250 3933
Email: admin@imkaan.org.uk
The National Stalking helpline
Can offer support if you are a victim of stalking
Tel: 0808 802 300
Southall Black Sisters
Advice for black and Asian women by phone or by appointment at offices.
21 Avenue Road, Southall, Middlesex UB1 3BL
Tel: 020 8571 9595
Respect phone line
Advice and information on perpetrator programmes: 0845 122 8609
Phone line for male victims of domestic violence: 0808 801 0327
Useful websites
London Victim & Witness Service (LVWS) Service Directory
Support is available to all victims and witnesses of crime in London whether or not the crime has been reported to the police.
London Violence Against Women and Girls
For information and advice and counselling, access to refuges in London and free legal advice.
Rights of Women
Rights of Women works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights.
Women's Aid
Support, advice and information on all aspects of domestic violence.
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC)
Rape Crisis South London
Dogs Trust: Freedom Project
free and confidential foster care for your dog enabling you to access temporary safe housing in the knowledge that your dog will be loved and cared for.
Paws Protect
Enabling survivors to leave for safety knowing that their cat will be in a loving home until they are able to be reunited.
Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP)
Working to stop domestic violence and to reduce the harm it causes to women, children and families.
Financial Support Line and Casework Service - Money Advice Plus & Surviving Economic Abuse
Providing specialist advice for anyone experiencing domestic abuse who is struggling to manage their money.
Galop - LGBT+ anti-abuse charity
Supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
IKWRO Women's Rights Organisation
Providing advice and support to Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls living in the UK, who have experienced abuse, or are at risk of all forms of harmful cultural practices.
Japanese-speaking Casework Service
Offering outreach advice in Japanese to Japanese survivors of domestic abuse, who need help and support around domestic abuse, family law, housing etc.
Karma Nirvana
Working to end Honour Based Abuse in the UK.
Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS)
An advice, information and advocacy service.
Mozaic Advocacy Service
A community-run project offering free, confidential and independent support and advice in South London.
Opaka
Helping women and children in the Polish community to improve health, wellbeing and happiness by stopping domestic abuse.
Safe Partnership
Helping victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse in England and Wales.
SignHealth Deaf Domestic Abuse Service
Deaf-led service for Deaf people who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.
Stonewall Housing
Safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people.
The Salvation Army Modern Slavery Adult Victim Care Service
Providing specialist support for all adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales.
Hide your tracks online
If someone you know is abusing you, you may not want them to know that you have been looking at these webpages. If that person can use the same computer as you, it is possible for them to see how you've been using the internet.
The only way to be sure no one finds out what webpages you have viewed is to use a computer which they do not have access to. This could be at a local library, a friend's house, or an internet café.
These websites have tips to help you cover your tracks.