Abuse (including Domestic Abuse)

NHS Grampian Self Help Guide on Abuse and Domestic Abuse

Abuse and neglect of adults at risk (safeguarding) - Social care and support guide - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Getting help for domestic violence and abuse - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Referral Process:

Self-management guide

Signpost/Self-referral

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

The helpline can give support, help and information over the telephone. It is staffed 24 hours a day by fully trained female support workers and volunteers. All calls are confidential and there are translation facilities and a service for callers who are hearing impaired.

Referral Process:

Signpost/Self-referral

National Domestic Abuse Helpline - Refuge

The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline  0808 2000 247

Childline

Children and young people can contact if they are in trouble or are being abused.

Referral Process:

Signpost/Self-referral

Childline | Childline

Freephone 08001111

Grampian Women's Aid

Offers a free, confidential, and non-judgmental service to woman who have experienced domestic abuse.

Referral Process:

Signpost/Self-referral

Home | Grampian Womens Aid (grampian-womens-aid.com)

Tel: 01224593381

The 24 hour national Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage helpline is available on 0800 027 1234

Rape Crisis Scotland

Work to raise awareness of the prevalence and impact of rape, sexual assault and abuse, advocate for better health, justice and community responses, and work to make sure that no matter what happened or when, survivors can access specialist support.

Referral Process:

Signpost/Self-referral

Rape Crisis Scotland | Working to end sexual violence

Call our helpline 08088 01 03 02

Rape Crisis Grampian

Support & information to anyone over 11 years old who has been raped or sexually abused at any time in their life.

Referral Process:

Signpost/Self-referral

Home - Rape Crisis Grampian (rcgrampian.co.uk)

Tel: 01224 590932

Helpline: 01224 591342

Email: info@rcgrampian.co.uk

Survivors UK

Support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey. We’re also here for loved ones, professionals and survivors who think our service is the right fit for them.

Referral Process:

Signpost/Self-referral

SurvivorsUK | We challenge the silence to support sexually abused men

Helpline: 020 3598 3898

Text (SMS) Chat Service: 020 3322 1860

Email: help@survivorsuk.org

Victim Support

Offers support and practical advice to victims of any sort of crime, including sexual abuse.

Referral Process:

Signpost/Self-referral

Support Line: 0808 1689 111

 www.victimsupport.org.uk

Women’s Therapy Centre

Offers individual counselling and groups for women who have been sexually abused.

Referral Process:

Signpost/Self-referral

Salvia Women's Therapy Centre (womenstherapycentre.co.uk)

Men's Advice Line

A confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence Freephone available Monday to Friday 9am –5pm.

Referral Process:

Signpost/Self-referral

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men's Advice Line UK (mensadviceline.org.uk)

Tel: 0808 801 0327

Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk

Respect

Confidential helpline, email and webchat service for men who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, and for those supporting them.

Referral Process:

Signpost/Self-referral

Men's Advice Line | Respect

Call freephone 0808 8010327

Email info@respectphoneline.org.uk

Published: 11/04/2025 15:03