There are plenty of support services available, both nationally and locally to offer you support or advice on any of the issues covered by this website.
It can be hard to ask for support, but all of these lines have trained workers who are there to listen to you. You don't have to give your name or address when you ring, and they will keep the information private unless they are worried you are in immediate danger.
National Domestic Violence Helpline (0808 2000247)
Free and confidential 24hr helpline run by Women's Aid and Refuge. Will take calls from children & young people.
Contact Women's Aid for services in your local area.
Childline (0800 1111)
A free 24 hour helpline for children and young people
Broken Rainbow (0300 999 5428)
A phoneline service for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people experiencing abuse.
Mens Advice Line (0808 801 0327)
Advice and support for men over 16 in abusive relationships.
Websites
Helping Hands provides information and support for children, young people and their families who have experience of domestic violence, parental substance misuse and/or being a young carer. There is also information and links for professionals who work with these children and young people.
This website provides information on abuse in relationships and where to go for help. It will include live online discussions where experts will answer questions about relationships and abuse
Women's Aid is the National Charity working to end domestic violence against women and children.
Get Connected is a free confidential helpline for young people.
They can be contacted on 0808 808 4994 everyday between 1-11pm
Australian site for young people - What to do if abuse is happening in your family
The online home of the USA National Teen Dating Helpline. For support, information and understanding.
Produced by Birmingham & Solihul Women's Aid, this site provides information on domestic violence, services, and answers to questions young people may have.
This website is aimed at young people who are thinking about having sex and would like more information.
Talk to childline about any problem on 0800 1111. Find information on abuse, problem pages, celebrity interviews and more.
A young person's guide to mental health.
A website supporting children and young people who are living with domestic violence, or who want to support a friend in this situation.
Rape Crisis Centres offer counselling and specialist support to women and girls of all ages who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Rape Crisis can be contacted free of charge and in confidence.
To find the Rape Crisis centre closest to you click here.
Advice for 13-19 year olds on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships.
