Support organisations
If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, we can put you in touch with other support organisations that understand your specific needs. Below you’ll find a list of organisations who can assist you.
The police
Call the UK police non-emergency number, 101, if you need support or advice from the police and it's not an emergency. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101.
Local help
Worst Kept Secret helpline (Merseyside)
Free confidential helpline that doesn't show up on landline bills.
0800 028 3398
Wirral
Wirral Domestic Abuse Services and Family Safety Unit
Information on how victims of domestic abuse can get help, plus details of other Wirral-based agencies and charities that can provide support.
Sefton
Sefton Women's and Children's Aid (SWACA)
Gives free practical and emotional support to help women, young people and children survive the impact of domestic violence and abuse
Knowsley
Knowsley Hate Incident and Domestic Abuse helpline
Helpline that provides advice and information to those who have suffered a hate incident or domestic abuse.
0800 953 4433
St Helens
St Helens Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
Advocates provide free and confidential support for both male and female victims of domestic abuse.
01744 743 200
Other support organisations
SafeLives.org.uk
Providing domestic abuse support and guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Guidance and support for victims.
National Centre for Domestic Violence
Provides a free service that lets anyone who has recently suffered from, or been threatened with, domestic abuse apply for an emergency court injunction.
Victim Support
Free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends.
Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline
Free 24-hour national helpline run by Women’s Aid and Refuge.
National Stalking Helpline
Guidance on the law, how to report stalking, gathering evidence, staying safe and reducing the risk.
Shelter Emergency Helpline
Advice for those struggling with bad housing or homelessness.
Karma Nirvana
Confidential helpline providing emotional and practical support and advice for victims and survivors of forced marriage and/or honour-based violence.
Forced Marriage Unit
Contact the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) if you’re trying to stop a forced marriage or you need help leaving a marriage you’ve been forced into.
FLOWS (Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors)
Legal support service to help protect women against domestic abuse.
Sharan Project
Provides support to vulnerable women, particularly of South Asian origin, who have been disowned.
Men’s Advice Line
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.
Respect.uk
Advice and support for those who are finding it difficult to manage their behaviour, male victims of domestic abuse, and young people using violence and abuse in close relationships.
ManKind Initiative
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence.
Galop
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people.
Sign Health
Support and advice for victims of domestic abuse who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Hourglass
The Hourglass confidential helpline provides information and support to anyone concerned about harm, abuse or exploitation of an older person.