Psychological, emotional, physical and sexual abuse can take many forms.

In an emergency call: 999

If you cannot speak there is a silent solution:

  • Call 999
  • Listen to the operator
  • Cough or tap the handset
  • If prompted press 55 – this lets the operator know it is a genuine call and you are put through to the police

Specialist and confidential support is available from:

Rape Crisis Scotland
Open daily, 18.00-00.00

Call: 08088 01 03 02
Text: 07537 410 027
Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Respect Phoneline – for perpetrators seeking help:
Open, 9am – 5pm

Call: 0808 8024040
Visit: www.respectphoneline.org.uk

AMINA - For Muslim and women of colour
Weekdays 10.00-16.00

Call 0808 801 0301

National Stalking Helpline
Open daily 9:30am - 4pm, except Wednesday, 1pm - 4pm

Call 0808 802 0300

Revenge Pornography

Revenge pornography is illegal.

Call: 0345 6000 459 (Tue-Thurs 10.00-16.00)
Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk (weekdays 10.00-16.00)

LGBT Helpline Scotland:
Open Tuesday and Wednesday between 12-9pm

Call: 0300 123 2523
Email the helpline confidentially on helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk

LGBT Youth Scotland’s transgender support service

Email: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Text: 07786 202 370

Galop - For the LGBT+ community
Weekdays 10.00-17.00, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00-20.00

Call: 0800 999 5428

Men's Advice Line - For men experiencing sexual violence and abuse
Weekdays 09.00-20.00

Call: 0808 801 0327

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