Abuse (including Domestic Abuse)
NHS Grampian Self Help Guide on Abuse and Domestic Abuse
Getting help for domestic violence and abuse - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The helpline can give support, help and information over the telephone. It is staffed 24 hours a day by fully trained female support workers and volunteers. All calls are confidential and there are translation facilities and a service for callers who are hearing impaired.
Referral Process:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline - Refuge
The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
Childline
Children and young people can contact if they are in trouble or are being abused.
Referral Process:
Freephone 08001111
Grampian Women's Aid
Offers a free, confidential, and non-judgmental service to woman who have experienced domestic abuse.
Referral Process:
Home | Grampian Womens Aid (grampian-womens-aid.com)
Tel: 01224 593381
The 24 hour national Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage helpline is available on 0800 027 1234
Rape Crisis Scotland
Work to raise awareness of the prevalence and impact of rape, sexual assault and abuse, advocate for better health, justice and community responses, and work to make sure that no matter what happened or when, survivors can access specialist support.
Referral Process:
Rape Crisis Scotland | Working to end sexual violence
Call our helpline 08088 01 03 02
Rape Crisis Grampian
Support & information to anyone over 11 years old who has been raped or sexually abused at any time in their life.
Referral Process:
Home - Rape Crisis Grampian (rcgrampian.co.uk)
Tel: 01224 590932
Helpline: 01224 591342
Email: info@rcgrampian.co.uk
Survivors UK
Support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey. We’re also here for loved ones, professionals and survivors who think our service is the right fit for them.
Referral Process:
SurvivorsUK | We challenge the silence to support sexually abused men
Helpline: 020 3598 3898
Text (SMS) Chat Service: 020 3322 1860
Email: help@survivorsuk.org
Victim Support
Offers support and practical advice to victims of any sort of crime, including sexual abuse.
Referral Process:
Support Line: 0808 1689 111
Women’s Therapy Centre
Offers individual counselling and groups for women who have been sexually abused.
Referral Process:
Salvia Women's Therapy Centre (womenstherapycentre.co.uk)
Men's Advice Line
A confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence Freephone available Monday to Friday 9am –5pm.
Referral Process:
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men's Advice Line UK (mensadviceline.org.uk)
Tel: 0808 801 0327
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Respect
Confidential helpline, email and webchat service for men who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, and for those supporting them.
Referral Process:
Call freephone 0808 8010327
Email info@respectphoneline.org.uk
Published: 02/05/2025 10:22