You deserve to feel safe.
If someone is hurting you, frightening you, threatening you or making you feel unsafe, there are people who will listen and help.
Abuse takes different forms. Sometimes it involves physical violence. Sometimes it involves threats, humiliation, sexual abuse, financial control or someone making you feel frightened.
You might be unsure whether what you are experiencing counts as abuse. You do not need to have all the answers before asking for help.
What is happening to you matters. Help is available.
Are you in immediate danger?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.
If you cannot speak during a 999 call from a mobile, listen to the operator and press 55 when prompted. Pressing 55 alone does not tell the police your location.
Find someone to help you
Choose the organisation closest to your situation.
Children and young people
Childline
Free, confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK. Speak to a trained counsellor about anything worrying you.
Available 24 hours a day.
Women experiencing domestic abuse
National Domestic Abuse Helpline, England
Operated by Refuge. Free and confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Available 24 hours a day.
Men experiencing domestic abuse
Men's Advice Line
Confidential specialist support for men experiencing domestic abuse, including controlling behaviour and violence.
0808 801 0327 Visit Men's Advice Line
Sexual abuse or assault
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Free support for people aged 16 and over affected by sexual violence or abuse, whether recent or in the past.
Available 24 hours a day.
Support across the United Kingdom
Domestic abuse services differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Scotland Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
0800 027 1234
Visit the Scottish helpline
Wales Live Fear Free
0808 80 10 800
Visit Live Fear Free
Northern Ireland Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
0808 802 1414
Visit the helpline
If you are unsure what to do next
You do not need to make a formal police report before seeking support.
If you feel safe doing so, speak to someone you trust, such as a friend, teacher, GP or support worker.
If someone monitors your phone or internet use, consider seeking help from a device they cannot access. Closing a page or using a quick-exit button does not erase browsing history.
About Jacob's House
Jacob's House helps people throughout the United Kingdom find established organisations offering specialist support.
We do not provide counselling, investigate allegations or operate an emergency service.
You do not need to register or share personal information with Jacob's House to use these resources.
Jacob's House
Helping people find the right place to turn.
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