Tonight
If you are in danger, or someone is watching
Three routes. Quick exit opens BBC Weather.
- In danger now
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. Ask the operator not to send a siren.
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Refuge. 0808 2000 247. Free. 24 hours. Anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or worried about someone else.
- Quick exit
Opens BBC Weather and tries to drop this page from your history. Use it if someone comes in.
Who this is for
Anyone whose home is not safe, or who is worried about someone else. Women, men, LGBT+ people, every UK nation. Signpost only. Not legal advice. Use a device they do not watch.
Nations
The right line for you
Hours vary. Galop is not 24/7 and is closed at weekends. Live Fear Free Wales is 24/7. Default is England.
England
National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge. Free. 24 hours.
Wales — Live Fear Free
0808 801 0800. 24/7. Optional text 07860 077333.
Device safety
Cover your tracks
Short checklist. No tracking. Nothing stored on this page.
- Use a device they do not watch.
- Use Quick exit on this page if someone comes in.
- Do not email this page to yourself on a shared account.
- Tech safety via the National DA Helpline site.
- Report: GOV.UK report domestic abuse.
- NHS: getting help for domestic violence.
Housing
If you are fleeing
Not legal advice. Councils can have a duty if you are homeless because of violence.
- HomelessAssist
If you have nowhere safe to stay tonight, start on HomelessAssist. This page does not apply legal tests.
Specialists
Someone who gets it
Hours vary. Galop is weekdays only.
- Men
Men’s Advice Line. 0808 801 0327. Mon–Fri 10am–8pm.
- LGBT+
Galop. 0800 999 5428. Weekdays, not 24/7. Closed weekends.
- Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis England and Wales. 0808 802 9999.
- Worried about your behaviour
Respect. 0808 802 4040.
- Honour-based abuse
Karma Nirvana. 0800 5999 247. Weekdays 9am–5pm. Forced Marriage Unit 020 7008 0151.
To talk tonight: Helplines. If you have served: VeteransAssist.
Sources
Where the numbers come from
Why this exists
A page you can use in a minute
MN Labs Help Hub. Free. No account. No paywall. Signpost only. Not legal advice. The helpline is Refuge. Quick exit is BBC Weather. 111 mental health option is England only.