Support available
Asking for help often isn’t easy, but if you think you’re in an abusive relationship, getting in touch with your local support service can be an important first step. They are fully trained and can give you a confidential space to explore your options and make safe decisions.
It’s never too early or late to reach out.
In an emergency
- provides information for when you are calling 999, and unsafe to speak.
- is a service for deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people in the UK.
In an emergency call the Police on 999 or for non-emergency 101.
Local support
- is a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups both locally and nationally.
- is a scheme giving any member of the public the right to ask the police if their partner may pose a risk to them.
- provides help for women, men and children experiencing domestic abuse in Lincolnshire.
- is a family of websites that bring together everything in the local community that boosts wellbeing.
- supports people of all genders and ages who live or work in Lincolnshire, who have been affected by any form of sexual violence.
- offers information on Lincolnshire services available for adults and children.
- trained advisors are fluent in Polish as well as being experts in providing all the help you need.
- is a South Lincolnshire charity providing support, advice and safe housing for those experiencing domestic abuse.
- is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre for children and adults.
District councils
You can contact your local district council to search for housing options.
Local family law solicitors
National support
- 0800 1111
- provides information on abusive teenage relationships
- 020 7008 0151
- 0800 999 5428 – offers support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence
- 0808 8020 133 24/7 helpline for gambling related support
- 24hr 0808 8088141 – provides information and support to older people who are at risk of experiencing any form of abuse or neglect
- 0808 801 0500 - supporting Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse & sexual violence
- 0800 5999 247 – specialist charity for victims and survivors of honour-based abuse
- 01823 334244
- 0808 1689 111
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline 24hrs () 0808 2000 247
- 0808 802 0300
- – provides information for victims of strangulation
- supports women and children in the Polish community by offering services to those experiencing domestic abuse, including health, wellbeing and financial support. Helpline 0300 365 1700 please note this is answered in Polish and is for Polish women only
- assists high-risk victims of stalking throughout England and Wales
- 0808 500 2222 – 24hr helpline for those who have been sexually abused
- 0808 802 4040 – support services for those worried about their own abusive behaviours
- – 0845 6000 459
- 116 123
- offers information, support and advice for those facing homelessness or experiencing unsafe housing
- offers services to improve deaf people’s health and wellbeing
- 020 8571 9595 – provides support for black and minority women experiencing domestic and gender related abuse
- a safe pace designed for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller women to get the information and support
- is a charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially
Personal safety
- turns your phone into a personal safety device, lets you send alerts, create emergency contacts and log journeys for added protection. You can find further information on Hollie Guard in this
- is an app that provides practical support and information in how to respond to domestic abuse
Out and about
- is a domestic abuse codeword scheme to help those experiencing abuse access emergency support from a local pharmacy
- provides information on businesses where safe and discreet spaces are available for those who need to contact specialist services
