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theSF  ·  Support & Resources
You do not have to navigate this alone.

Confidential support is available, whoever you are. Many of these lines are free to call.

999
Emergency

Domestic Abuse

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In immediate danger? Call 999. If you cannot speak, press 55 on a mobile.
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline
For women. Free, 24 hours. Run by Refuge.
0808 2000 247nationaldahelpline.org.uk
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Men's Advice Line
For men experiencing abuse. Free, Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm. Run by Respect.
0808 801 0327mensadviceline.org.uk
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Respect Phoneline
For anyone worried about their own behaviour.
0808 802 4040respectphoneline.org.uk

Emotional & Mental Health

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Samaritans
Emotional support. Free, 24 hours, every day.
116 123samaritans.org
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Mind
Mental health support and information. Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, standard call rate.
0300 123 3393mind.org.uk
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Family Lives
Family support. Free to call. Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm, weekends 10am to 3pm.
0808 800 2222familylives.org.uk

Practical & Legal

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Citizens Advice
Free legal & practical guidance, for everyone. Free to call, Monday to Friday.
England: 0800 144 8848Wales: 0800 702 2020citizensadvice.org.uk
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Rights of Women
Free specialist legal advice for women. Advice line details and hours on their website.
rightsofwomen.org.uk
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Both Parents Matter
Child contact & family law support for separated parents. Standard call rate.
0300 0300 363bothparentsmatter.org.uk

Numbers verified June 2026; the opening hours and call costs shown were checked in July 2026 and can change, so check each website. theSF is not affiliated with the organisations listed.