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Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service
The Somerset Domestic Abuse Service is commissioned by the Somerset Council to deliver a range of confidential specialist support to people affected by domestic abuse.
Line available from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.
0800 69 49 999
Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support
Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS) is a specialist support service for people of all genders. age 13+ who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life.
Somerset Phoenix Project
A specialist service supporting children, young people and their families who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.
Lighthouse Victim and Witness Care
Find independent help and support in your local area.
National
SafeLives
If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are supporting someone who is in that situation, immediate help is available.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. The Helpline can help you find a refuge vacancy for you and your children; call us them more information. They can also support you to find other specialist services in your community, which can provide support whether or not you have left your partner.If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are supporting someone who is in that situation, immediate help is available.
Survivors UK - Male Rape and Sexual Abuse Support
Survivors UK help sexually abused boys, men and non-binary people, as well as their friends and family, no matter when the abuse happened.
Rape Crisis
National organisation offering support and counselling for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.
Victim Support
As an independent charity, we work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. We help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. Support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs.
Refuge
Every single day Refuge works tirelessly to support thousands of women and children experiencing domestic violence and other forms of gender based violence.
Childline
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. It is free and confidential. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you. The line is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
0800 1111
Hourglass
The UK’s only charity focused on the abuse and neglect of older people. Suffering from the six forms of abuse: Domestic, Physical, Psychological, Economic, Sexual and Neglect. Free-to-call 24/7 helpline.
0808 808 814
Mankind Initiative
Mankind Initiative is a charity supporting male victims of domestic abuse; their confidential helpline is available from 10 to 4 on Weekdays.
01823 334 244
Paladin Service – Support for victims of stalking
Paladin provides a high level of advocacy to anyone at risk of serious harm or homicide from a stalker.
NHS Help after rape and sexual assault
Your legal rights and how to access help for past or current sexual abuse or assault.
NHS Self-help guides – Domestic abuse
This guide is for anyone affected by domestic abuse. It describes different types of domestic abuse and provides practical tips and information on how to seek help if it is happening to you.
NSPCC
Support parents and families in caring for their children and provide therapeutic assistance to help children move on from abuse.
Line available Monday-Friday from 10am to 4pm.
0808 800 5000
The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education
Helps protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.
Galop National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline
Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do
020 7704 2040