Help and Advice - Abuse
Scottish Women's Aid
Scottish Women's Aid is an organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. An important aspect of their work is ensuring that women and children with experience of domestic abuse get the services they need, both from local Women’s Aid groups and from the agencies they are likely to contact. Their members are local Women’s Aid groups which provide specialist services to women, children and young people. These include safe refuge accommodation, information and support.
If you are a woman who needs support, please visit the website for the contact details and opening hours of your nearest Women’s Aid group. You can also call the Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline to be referred to a local service.
Helpline: on 0800 027 1234 (24 hrs)
If you are in immediate danger, please call the police on 999
The National Centre for Domestic Violence
The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation. Their service allows anyone to apply for an injunction within 24 hours of first contact (in most circumstances). They work in close partnership with the police, local firms of solicitors and other support agencies (Refuge, Women’s Aid etc) to help survivors obtain speedy protection.
Helpline: 0844 8044 999 (or Freephone: 0800 970 2070)
Text: “NCDV” to 60777
Cedar Network
Cedar Network (children experiencing domestic abuse recovery) is a unique way of working with children, young people and their mothers recovering from living with domestic abuse. The groups create a safe place for children and their mothers to help each other to find the best strategies to deal with their experiences and rebuild their lives. The main aim of the programme is to help mothers to support their children in their recovery.
Phone: 0131 226 6606
Abused Men in Scotland
Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS) is a national organisation dedicated to supporting men who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse. They welcome calls from men in need of support or advice, as well as from men and women seeking help for male friends or relatives.
Helpline: 0808 800 0024 (Mon - Fri: 10am - 4pm; Tues & Thurs: 6pm - 9pm)
Men's Advice Line offers confidential advice for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner. They offer emotional support; provide practical advice and signposting to other services for specialist help.
Helpline: 0808 801 0327 (weekdays 9am-5pm)
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk