Where to get help

This content applies to England only.

Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. Get advice relating to Scotland

If you have been a victim of domestic violence, you can get help and advice from a variety of organisations.

Help for women

Free 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline

(Confidential support, information and referrals to refuges)

Tel: 0808 2000 247

Run by Women's Aid and Refuge

Help for men

MALE (Men's Advice Line and Enquiries)

(A range of services for men experiencing domestic abuse)

Tel: 0808 801 0327

Help for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people

Broken Rainbow

Tel: 08452 604460

Help for children

Childline

(24-hour helpline for children in distress or danger)

Tel: 0800 11 11

The Hideout

(Online help, information and support for children and young people)

Help for people who have recently arrived in the UK

Housing Rights Information website for people who have recently arrived in the UK. 

Other useful organisations

Community Legal Advice

(Legal information, contact details of solicitors and a legal aid calculator.)

Tel: 0845 345 4 345

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

(Pays compensation to people who have been the victim of a violent crime)

Tel: 0800 358 3601

Victim Support

(Help and advice for people who have been victims of crime)

Tel: 0845 3030 900

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