Domestic Abuse

National Helplines

Abused Men In Scotland (AMIS): For men how are/have experienced domestic abuse.

Helpline: 0808 800 0024 (open Monday,Wednesday & Friday 12-3pm; Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 7 – 10pm)

Website: AMIS

 

Broken Rainbow: National (LGBT) Domestic Violence Helpline. For the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans communities, their family and friends.

Helpline: 0300 999 5428 (open Monday & Thursday 10am–8pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 10am– 5pm. Tuesday is a Trans specific service between 1pm-5pm)

Website: Broken Rainbow

 

Domestic Violence UK: Text Directory Service, Text 2FIND followed by your POSTCODE TO 88802. Texts cost standard network rates.

 

Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid: Support and practical advice for Asian, black and ethnic minority women.

Helpline: 0141 353 0859 (open 24hrs)

Website: Hemat Gryffe

 

Men’s Advice Line: Provides advice and support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

Helpline: 0808 801 0327 (Freephone, open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)

Website: Men's advice line

 

National Domestic Violence Helpline:  Partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge. Can provide access to 24-hour emergency accommodation. Has translation facilities.  Calls from landlines will not appear on the telephone bill.  Friends and families of those who may be in danger can also call for support.

Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (Freephone, open 24hrs)

Website: National Domestic Violence Helpline

 

Respect: Information and advice for people who are abusive towards their partners and want help to stop.

Helpline: 0845 122 8609 (open Monday to Friday 10am-1pm and 2-5pm)

Website: Respect 

 

Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline:  Help plus information on local services.  Free phone number does not appear on itemized phone bills.

Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (open 24hrs, 365 days a year)

 

Women’s Aid : Women’s Aid offer support, including the chance to talk to someone confidentially, information about rights (legal, housing, money etc.), and a safe place to stay.

Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (Freephone, open 24hrs)

Website: Women's Aid 

Website: Scottish Women's Aid Website

 

Groups and Services in Fife

Fife Women’s Aid : Women’s Aid offer support, including the chance to talk to someone confidentially, information about rights (legal, housing, money etc.), and a safe place to stay.

Helpline: 08088 025 555 (Freephone, open 24hrs)

Website: Fife Women's Aid  

 

Shakti Women’s Aid: Shakti is an organisation based in Edinburgh that helps women who are experiencing domestic abuse. They offer a Fife outreach team.  They offer support and information to all black minority ethnic women (over 16 years) and their children experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse from partners/husbands, ex-partners or other family members. They also offer an outreach service for children and young people (up to 18 years). Languages spoken include Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Singhalese, Swahili and Urdu.

Helpline: 01314 752 399

Website: Shakti