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 services for children and young people

Children and young people have the right to feel safe, be heard, and access support when they need it. Specialist services provide age-appropriate, trauma-informed care to help young people navigate challenges such as abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, family breakdown, or exploitation. Through counselling, advocacy, safeguarding, and trusted relationships, these services aim to protect wellbeing, promote resilience, and empower children and young people to thrive.

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Support organisations

  1. National Youth Advocacy Service
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  2. Depaul UK
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  3. Nia
    Description
    Support services for prostitution, and children and young people
  4. The Hideout
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  5. SignHealth
    Description
    Support services for people with disabilities, and children & young people
  6. Abianda
    Description
    Support services for child sexual exploitation, and children & young people
  7. #LoveRespect
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  8. Tower Hamlets Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
    Description
    Tower Hamlets support services for children and young people
  9. 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
  10. Thinkuknow
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  11. Health for Teens - Respect Not Fear
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  12. Advance's Maia service
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  13. Step Forward
    Description
    Tower Hamlets support services for children and young people
  14. Childline
    Description
    Emergency out of hours service, and support for children & young people
  15. Family Information Service (FIS)
    Description
    Tower Hamlets support services for children and young people
  16. MAST Early Help & Children and Families Service
    Description
    Tower Hamlets support services for children and young people
  17. LBTH Multi-Agency Safeguarding Team (MAST) Child Protection Advice Line
    Description
    Tower Hamlets support services for children and young people
  18. LBTH MAST (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Team)
    Description
    Support services for child sexual exploitation
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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.