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Help and Support

National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247

For women in England and Wales
Languages: English (call & chat); other language available via interpretation services (call)
Phone hours: 24/7
Chat hours: Mon - Fri, 10AM - 10PM
Visit their official website at nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Galop Helpline - 0800 999 5428

National helpline for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence
Phone hours: Mon - Tue, 9.15AM - 8PM; Wed - Fri, 9.15AM - 4.30PM
Web-chat service click here
Chat hours: Mon - Thu, 9.15AM - 4.30PM
​Email: [email protected]
Visit their official website at galop.org.uk

Southall Black Sisters Helpline - 020 8571 0800

Languages: Helpline Advisors speak several languages and they can provide an interpreter for any languages not spoken by their team
Phone hours: Mon - Fri, 10AM - 4PM​
Email contact form here
Visit their official website at southallblacksisters.org.uk

​​ManKind Helpline - 01823 334 244

Phone hours: Mon - Fri, 10AM - 4PM (excluding bank holidays)
FREEPHONE: 0808 800 1170
Visit their official website at mankind.org.uk

​​Respect

Respect is the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domestic abuse
Visit their official website at respect.org.uk

Rape Crisis England & Wales - 0808 500 2222

A free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence
Languages: Support Line in 18 more languages, click here
Phone hours: 24/7
Online chat click here
Visit their official website at rapecrisis.org.uk

Childline - 0800 1111

Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they're going through. Whether it's something big or small, their trained counsellors are there to support you
Phone hours: 24/7
Other ways to get support (email, online counsellor chat, etc.) click here
Visit their official website at childline.org.uk

Shout - text SHOUT to 85258

Shout s a free, confidential and 24/7 messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support
Chat hours: 24/7
Visit their official website at giveusashout.org.uk

Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse

The CSA Centre's Directory of Support Services provides a comprehensive list of organisations offering help for children and adults affected by child sexual abuse (CSA). The directory includes specialist services, helplines, and support networks across the UK, ensuring survivors, their families, and professionals can access the right assistance. It covers therapeutic support, advocacy services, and resources for safeguarding professionals, helping individuals navigate the support available to them. 
Click here to get support from CSA Centre
Visit their official website at csacentre.org.uk

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