🛟 Support Services for Survivors and Allies
Whether you're seeking help for yourself or supporting someone else, these organisations offer free, confidential support across England and Wales:
💜 Refuge
24/7 National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 🌐 refuge.org.uk 📧 supportercare@refuge.org.uk 📞 General Enquiries: 020 7395 7700 Specialist services for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including emergency accommodation, legal advocacy, and tech abuse support. Website includes a quick exit button for safety.
🏠 Hestia
📞 Main Line: 020 7378 3100 📧 info@hestia.org 🌐 hestia.org 📧 Referrals: hestia.referrals@hestia.org Provides refuge spaces, IDVA support, and community-based services across London and the South East. Also runs the Bright Sky app for discreet safety planning.
🌸 Women’s Aid
📞 24/7 Helpline (via Refuge): 0808 2000 247 🌐 womensaid.org.uk 📧 info@womensaid.org.uk 📧 helpline@womensaid.org.uk Offers a Live Chat, Survivors’ Forum, and the Survivor’s Handbook. Their Directory helps you find local services.
⚖️ Centre for Women’s Justice (CWJ)
📞 Office: 020 7092 1807 📧 info@centreforwomensjustice.org.uk 🌐 centreforwomensjustice.org.uk A legal charity holding the state accountable for failures to protect women and girls. Their Support Directory lists services for survivors, including those from marginalised communities.
🌼 Women and Girls Network (WGN)
📞 Advice Line: 0808 801 0660 (Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm; Wed late: 6–9pm) 📧 advice@wgn.org.uk 🌐 wgn.org.uk 📞 West London Rape Crisis Centre: 0208 567 7347 📞 Young Women’s Services: 0203 985 6994 Free, trauma-informed support for women and girls (14+) in London affected by gender-based violence. Includes counselling, advocacy, and group healing spaces.
🧭 Rape Crisis England & Wales
📞 24/7 Helpline: 0808 802 9999 🌐 rapecrisis.org.uk 📧 info@rapecrisis.org.uk Offers emotional support, advocacy, and referrals to local centres. Also provides a Live Chat and resources for survivors and supporters.
🛡️ Victim Support
📞 24/7 Supportline: 0808 16 89 111 🌐 victimsupport.org.uk 📧 supportline@victimsupport.org.uk Provides emotional and practical support for anyone affected by crime. Includes My Support Space, an interactive self-help platform.
🧑⚖️ The Witness Service (Citizens Advice)
🌐 citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/witness-service Supports victims and witnesses going to court. Offers pre-trial visits, emotional support, and someone to accompany you in court.
💬 Sexual Abuse Support Campaign (Gov.uk)
🌐 sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk A government-backed hub with survivor stories, FAQs, and links to local services. Includes guidance for friends and family.
💰 Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
🌐 gov.uk/criminal-injuries-compensation You may be eligible for compensation if you’ve suffered harm from a violent crime. Applications can be made online, with support available from Victim Support.
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