England – National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
0808 2000 247
Free, confidential, 24-hour helpline for women experiencing abuse and people concerned about someone.
Visit helpline and online supportFree information · Your safety matters
You deserve to feel safe. Help is available.
Domestic abuse can affect anyone, whatever their background, gender, immigration status or circumstances. You do not have to decide everything today. Specialist services can explain your options confidentially.
Immediate danger
Call 999 and ask for the police. If you cannot speak on a mobile call, listen to the operator's questions and press 55 when prompted to indicate you need police help.
For non-emergency police matters, call 101. For urgent medical help that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.
Domestic abuse support contacts
Men’s Advice Line (Respect)
0808 801 0327
Confidential support for male victims of domestic abuse.
Visit Men’s Advice LineLGBT+ support – Galop
0800 999 5428
Support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, violence or hate crime.
Visit GalopForced marriage and honour-based abuse – Karma Nirvana
0800 5999 247
Specialist support for forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
Visit Karma NirvanaMigrant Help
0808 8010 503
Support and information for people seeking asylum. Check the website for eligibility and current service details.
Visit Migrant HelpVictim Support
08 08 16 89 111
Free, independent support for people affected by crime, whether or not it was reported to police.
Visit Victim SupportIf your immigration status or finances make leaving feel impossible
Some migrant survivors may have options even if they have no recourse to public funds or depend on a partner for their visa. The rules are complex and depend on individual circumstances. Do not rely on an abuser's explanation. Ask a specialist domestic abuse service and a regulated immigration adviser for confidential advice before making immigration decisions.
Think about digital safety
If someone may monitor your phone, browser history, location or messages, use a safer device if possible, such as a trusted person's phone or a public computer. Be careful about downloading apps or changing passwords if that could alert the person monitoring you. A quick-exit button cannot erase browser history or make a device safe.
Bertyona Life is an information and signposting platform, not an emergency service, refuge provider, legal adviser or therapist. Helpline details and eligibility can change; check the linked provider for current information. All emergency and safety information on this page is free.
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