I need help
If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, help is on hand. Even if you’re not sure that what’s happening is domestic abuse, there are people you can speak to who can talk things through with you and help you work out what steps you can take.
What’s happening to you isn’t your fault and you don’t deserve it. Asking for help takes lots of courage, so well done for getting here!
In an emergency you should call 999.
If you are unable to speak on the phone, after 20 seconds the operator will put you through the silent solutions team who will ask you to press 55 to confirm it’s not safe to speak. Then they will ask you a series of questions that that you can answer by pressing a number on your keypad.
If it’s not an emergency…
If you’re not in immediate danger, but you do need help or support, call the 24-hour, National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247, or you can chat to them online (web chat open Monday to Friday 10am-10pm and 10am-6pm on weekends).
We’re here to help
We’re not an emergency service and we don’t have a helpline, but we’d love to help you think through questions about your faith, and send you a free Handbook. We’re here to stand alongside you as you get the support you need.
Support from Restored
Join our online community of female Christian survivors of domestic abuse.
Find out moreMaking a safety plan
One way to protect your safety is to make a safety plan, identifying the steps you could take in an emergency or if you decide to leave. Making a plan doesn’t mean you have to take any action yet if you aren’t ready, but it might help you feel more able to get to safety. Our Safety Plan checklist will help you think through the most important things.
Make a safety planSupporting a friend
If you’re currently supporting a survivor of domestic abuse or dealing with a disclosure, read these tips for how do to so safely and effectively