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Held By Grace is not an emergency or crisis service, and we can’t respond to urgent messages. The organisations below are run by specialists.

find the support you need

There is no single way to experience abuse, and no single route to recovery. Whether you’re looking for immediate safety, financial advice, legal guidance or support rebuilding your life, there are organisations that can help.

Choose what you need. Numbers starting 0800 and 0808 are free to call; other numbers cost the same as a normal call. Opening hours change, so check the service’s website before you call.

national helplines

All free to call.

domestic abuse

money and economic abuse

sexual violence and abuse

  • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line, run by Rape Crisis England & Wales0808 500 222224 hours a day, for anyone aged 16 and over in England and Wales. Live chat on their website.247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
  • Rape Crisis England & Walesrapecrisis.org.ukFind your local Rape Crisis centre for counselling and support.
  • The Survivors Trust0808 801 0818A helpline for anyone aged 16 and over affected by rape or sexual abuse, and their family and friends. Limited hours.thesurvivorstrust.org
  • NAPAC, for adults abused in childhood0808 801 0331Weekdays.napac.org.uk
  • National Male Survivor Helpline, run by Safeline0808 800 5005For male survivors of sexual abuse or violence. Three days a week; live chat on their website.safeline.org.uk
  • SurvivorsUKsurvivorsuk.orgFor men, boys, trans and non-binary people affected by sexual violence. Webchat, text and WhatsApp; times on their website.

housing and homelessness

  • Rights of Women020 7251 6577Free legal advice for women on family law, including domestic abuse. A few evenings a week and Friday lunchtimes. Their other advice lines are on their website.rightsofwomen.org.uk
  • FLOWS (Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors)020 3745 7707Legal support for women survivors of domestic abuse, including protective court orders and finding a solicitor. Weekdays, in England and Wales.flows.org.uk
  • NCDV, for emergency injunctions0800 970 2070Free help applying for an emergency court order to protect you. Choose option 1, or text NCDV to 60777 for a call back. England and Wales.ncdv.org.uk
  • Support Through Court0300 081 0006Practical and emotional support if you’re going to court without a lawyer. Weekdays, in England and Wales. They don’t take calls from withheld numbers, so contact them through their website first if you need to stay anonymous.supportthroughcourt.org
  • LawWorkslawworks.org.ukFind a free legal advice clinic near you, mainly for housing, debt, benefits and work. England and Wales.

stalking and online abuse

mental health and recovery

  • Samaritans, if you need to talk to someone about anything116 123Any time, day or night.samaritans.org
  • Mind0300 123 3393Information about mental health and finding support near you. Weekdays, in England and Wales.mind.org.uk
  • Rethink Mental Illness0808 801 0525Advice for people living with mental illness, and those who care for them. Weekdays, in England.rethink.org
  • NHS Talking Therapiesnhs.ukFree NHS therapy for anxiety and depression in England. You can usually refer yourself, without seeing a GP.
  • Victim Support0808 168 9111Free support after any crime, whether or not it was reported. 24 hours a day, in England and Wales.victimsupport.org.uk

more specialist support

local support: coventry and warwickshire

  • Safe to Talk, Coventry’s domestic abuse helpline0800 111 4998For anyone who needs advice and support. Run by Coventry Haven Women’s Aid. Every day, with shorter hours at weekends.safetotalk.org.uk
  • Coventry Haven Women’s Aidcoventryhaven.co.ukRefuge, drop-in and support for women and children in Coventry. Its helpline is Safe to Talk, above.
  • Domestic Violence and Abuse Service Warwickshire, run by Refuge0800 408 1552Helpline, refuge and support for women, men and children in Warwickshire. Weekdays, into the evening.warwickshire.gov.uk
  • CRASAC (Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre)024 7627 7777Counselling, therapy and advocacy for anyone affected by sexual violence or abuse, of any age. You can refer yourself on their website.crasac.org.uk
  • Safeline01926 402 498Counselling and support for anyone affected by sexual abuse or violence, based in Warwickshire. Office line, weekdays.safeline.org.uk

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