Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse
List of support services
Scottish Women’s Aid
Scotland’s lead domestic abuse organisation working towards preventing domestic abuse and supporting victim-survivors.
Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them.
24hr service: 0800 027 1234
Rape Crisis Scotland
Scotland’s national rape crisis organisation providing helpline and email support for anyone affected by sexual violence.
Helpline from 6pm-midnight: 08088 01 0302
https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
Scottish Women’s Rights Centre
Free legal information and advice for women experiencing gender based violence.
Freephone: 08088 010 789
https://www.scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk/
Shakti Women’s Aid
Support and information for Black and minority ethnic women, children and young people experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse.
0131 475 2399
https://shaktiedinburgh.co.uk/
Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre
Culturally sensitive signposting and support service for Muslim and ethnic minority women.
Helpline from Mon-Fri 10am-4pm: 0808 801 0301
Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid
Support to Asian, Black and minority ethnic women, children and young people.
Helpline (24hrs): 0141 353 0859
http://www.hematgryffe.org.uk/
LGBT Helpline Scotland
A national helpline providing information and emotional support to LGBT people, their families, friends and supporters. Provides support to LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse.
Helpline: 0300 123 2523
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