In an emergency

If someone is in immediate danger, please call 999. If unable to speak, press 55 when prompted to alert the emergency services.

For specialist domestic abuse support, Solace Women’s Aid can be reached Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 020 3795 5064.

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline offers free, confidential support every day, 24/7 and translation services are available on 0808 2000 247.

For professionals in Tower Hamlets, there’s also the Domestic Abuse Duty Line on 020 7364 4986, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

For anyone needing emotional support at any time, the Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.

Support for male victims and survivors

Men experiencing domestic abuse deserve recognition, respect, and access to safe, confidential support. Specialist services offer emotional support, practical advice, and legal guidance tailored to the unique challenges male survivors may face. Whether it's navigating housing, family court, or protective orders, help is available to ensure men are heard, believed, and empowered to rebuild their lives free from harm.

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Support organisations

  1. ManKind Initiative
    Description
    Support for male victims and survivors
  2. Men's Advice Line
    Description
    Support for male victims and survivors
  3. The Children's Society's
    Description
    Support services for child sexual exploitation
  4. Karma Nirvana
    Description
    Support services for female genital mutilation, forced marriage & 'honour' based abuse, and male victims and survivors
  5. Survivors UK
    Description
    Support services for sexual abuse (including online sexual abuse), and male victims/survivors
  6. Safeline National Male Survivor Helpline
    Description
    Support for male victims and survivors
  7. London Survivors Gateway
    Description
    Support services for children and young people, male victims/survivors, sexual abuse (including online sexual abuse), and women's safety in public spaces
  8. Samaritans
    Description
    Emergency out of hour service and support for male victims and survivors
  9. Childline
    Description
    Emergency out of hours service, and support for children & young people
  10. Tower Hamlets Solace
    Description
    Support services for sexual abuse (including online sexual abuse), and male victims/survivors
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VAWG service directory

You can find lots of other useful services on the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) service directory homepage.