This page contains information about organisations that offer help and support.
In an emergency always dial 999
Suicidal thoughts/self-harm/crisis
Samaritans Call 116 123 (24 hrs) or email jo@samaritans.org
Bereaved Families
CRUSE (Bereavement support) Helpline 0808 808 1677 (not 24hrs)
National Homicide Service (run by Victim Support) 0300 303 1984
Domestic Abuse
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 (24 hrs) or LiveChat
Women’s Aid LiveChat or email on helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Respect (help for perpetrators or those at risk of committing of domestic violence) 0808 8024 040 (not 24hrs) or email info@respectphoneline.org.uk
Rape, Sexual Abuse & violence
Rape Crisis Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line 0808 500 2222 (24 hrs) or follow link to a free online webchat
The Survivors Trust free, confidential helpline 0808 801 0818 (not 24hr see website for opening hours)or email helpline@thesurvivorstrust.org.
Stalking
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust National Stalking Helpline 0808 802 0300 (not 24hr see website for opening hours) or via a webform
Support for victims
Victim Support Support Line 0808 1689 111 or LiveChat (both 24hrs)
Whistleblowers
Protect Advice line 0203 117 2520 (not 24 hrs) or via webform