Get help

We are unable to provide direct support to survivors of violence against women, girls, and children but there are many specialist organisations all over Scotland that can support you or someone you are concerned about.

If someone is in immediate danger, you should call the police on 999. For general advice and helpline support, please contact the following organisations:

Rape Crisis Scotland

Open: 6pm – midnight every day
Call: 08088 01 03 02
Visit: Rape Crisis Scotland online

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Open: 24/7
Call: 0800 027 1234
Visit: Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline online

Local directory

For details of local services, please download the directory of local services across Scotland. This resource is updated once a year but you can always get the up-to-date contact details by contacting the helplines above.

For any Safeguarding concerns, you can contact the Church of Scotland's Safeguarding Service on 0131 240 2256 or through your local Safeguarding Coordinator.

Support for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

Men's Advice Line
Open: Monday-Friday 9am-8pm
Call: 0808 801 0327
Visit: Men's Advice Line

Support and Advice for Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse

Monday-Friday 9am-8pm
Call: 0808 802 4040
Visit: Help For Domestic Abuse Perpetrators Respect Phoneline UK