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Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse can take many forms. It’s not just physical abuse but also includes coercive and controlling behaviour. Anyone experiencing domestic abuse is encouraged to seek help.


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AMIS
Abused Men In Scotland (AMIS)

National helpline to support abused men.

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Action Against Stalking

Action Against Stalking offers a unique Throughcare Stalking Support Service to those affected by stalking and offers emotional and practical support from experienced professionals.

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Amina

Support for Muslim and black and minority ethnic (BME) women.

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Breathing Space

Helpline for people feeling down or depressed.

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British Red Cross

Helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.

Fearfree
FearFree

Support for victims of domestic abuse who identify as male or from the LGBT+ Community.

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Hemat Gryffe

Support for Asian, black and minority ethnic women.

Karma
Karma Nirvana

Support for victims of domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour based abuse.

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LGBT Youth Scotland

Help for LGBT people experiencing abuse.

Rape
Rape Crisis Scotland

Support for anyone affected by sexual violence.

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Saheliya

Mental health and well-being support for black, minority ethnic, asylum seeker, refugee and migrant women and girls. Telephone: 0141 552 6540

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SARCS

The NHS Scotland sexual assault self-referral phone service can help to arrange care for you in the days following a rape or sexual assault.

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Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline supports anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues, and professionals who support them.

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Scottish Women's Rights Centre

Free and confidential legal information affected by gender based violence such as domestic abuse.

SHAKTI
SHAKTI Women’s Aid

Help for black minority ethnic (BME) women.

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Victim Support Scotland

Victim Support Scotland helps provides information, emotional support and practical assistance to help people affected by crime, including victims, witnesses and their families and friends.

Languages support

If English isn’t your first language, please find below resources in different languages.

Sources of help

National

Download our leaflet with national sources of help.

 

Local

Use this interactive map to find a local support organisation near you. Clicking this link will take you to an external website.

Are you hurting the one you love?

Respect

A helpline for anyone concerned about their violence and/or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.

0808 802 4040

Breathing Space

Helpline for people feeling down or depressed.

0800 83 85 87