National and International Help lines

 

 

England/UK

Women's Aid

Women's Aid & Refuge

Free phone 24 hr National Domestic Violence Helpline Run in partnership between Women's Aid & Refuge

0808 2000 247

 

Women's Aid, PO Box Bristol 391, BS99 7WS | Registered Charity No. 1054154 | T: 0117 944 4411 | F: 0117 924 1703
E: info@womensaid.org.uk  | Helpline: helpline@womensaid.org.uk

 

Domestic violence help lines

The following help lines can offer you practical help and advice including:

• Emergency refuge accommodation

• Safety planning and advice

• Translation facilities if you have difficulty communicating in English

English National Domestic Violence helpline

0808 2000 247

Northern Ireland Women's Aid 24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline

028 9033 1818

Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline

0800 027 1234

Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline

0808 80 10 800
www.wdah.org

Refuge
Helpline: 0808 2000 247
www.refuge.org.uk
Refuge is the UK's largest single provider of safe accommodation and support to women and children escaping domestic violence.

Scottish Women's Aid
Contact the head office via an email form on the website: the website gives numbers of local groups.
www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk
Information about Scottish local support groups and refuge services.

Welsh Women's Aid / Cymorth I Fenywod
Helpline: 08 08 80 10 800
www.welshwomensaid.org
Information about Welsh local support groups and refuge services.

Northern Ireland Women's Aid Federation
Helpline: 028 9033 1818
www.niwaf.org
Provides refuge and support to women and children suffering harassment in the home.

M.A.L.E (Men's Advice Line Enquiries)
Helpline: 0845 064 6800
10am-9pm Mondays, 10am-5pm Tuesday - Thursday. A confidential 24-hour answer phone service is available at all other times.
A helpline service for men experiencing domestic violence.

www.mensadviceline.org

 

VICTIM SUPPORT

Provides help and advice for victims of crime.

   0845 3030 900

www.victimsupport.com




 

Respect is the UK membership association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services. Our key focus is on increasing the safety of those experiencing domestic violence through promoting effective interventions with perpetrators.

Respect Phoneline 0845 122 8609

The Respect Phoneline 0845 122 8609 is an information and advice line for people who are concerned about their behaviour towards their partners.

http://www.respect.uk.net/

 

 

NSPCC -National Society for Prevention of Child Cruelty

Help for adults

Worried about a child? Call the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline on 0808 800 5000.

Help for children & young people

ChildLine

0800 1111

Copyright © 2006 NSPCC - All rights reserved. National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Registered charity number 216401. NSPCC, charity registered in Scotland, charity number SC037717.

 

If you feel you are in immediate personal danger always dial 999

 

 

Germany

BUNDERSVERBAND

 

Frauenberatungstellen und Frauennotrufe

 

Kontakt:
Bundesverband Frauenberatungsstellen und Frauennotrufe
Geschäftsstelle
Rungestraße 22-24
10179 Berlin
t: 030-322 995 00
f: 030-322 995 01
m:
info@bv-bff.de

 

Der WEISSE RING...

... ist die einzige bundesweite Hilfsorganisation für Kriminalitätsopfer und ihre Familien. Der gemeinnützige Verein tritt auch öffentlich für die Interessen der Betroffenen ein und unterstützt den Vorbeugungsgedanken. 

 

www.weisserring.de

 

Kriminalitätsopfer und Interessierte können telefonisch Informationen zu den Hilfen des WEISSEN RINGS anfordern. Mit diesem zentralen Infotelefon betont der gemeinnützige Verein weiter seine Stärke bei der Information über Hilfsangebote.

Der Telefonanschluss 01803 - 34 34 34 kann aus jedem Ort Deutschlands angewählt werden (0,09 € pro Minute). Diese Telefonnummer des WEISSEN RINGS sollte sich jeder Bürger sofort notieren.

 

Bundesgeschäftsstelle

WEISSER RING e. V.
Weberstraße 16
55130 Mainz

Telefon: 06131 83 03 0
Telefax: 06131 83 03 45

 

 

 

In Deutschland  arbeitet The Body Shop bei der Kampagne STOPPT HÄUSLICHE GEWALT mit TERRE DES FEMMES zusammen.

Wenn Sie Hilfe benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an:

TERRE DES FEMMES- Menschenrechte für die Frau e.V.

Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 40

72072 Tübingen
Telefon: 07071-79 73 0
www.frauenrechte.de

Hilfe für den Notfall:
www.frauen-gegen-gewalt.de
f

or immediate personal danger always call 112

 

 

USA National Hotline List

 

 

Child Abuse: An Overview

> Crisis-Lines and Hotlines

Child help USA®
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
24 Hours a Day

Child Abuse National Hotline
1-800-252-2873, 1-800-25ABUSE

National Youth Crisis Hotline
National Youth Development
1-800-HIT-HOME (1-800-448-4663)

National Runaway Switchboard
This hot-line is a referral service for youths in personal crisis.
1-800-621-4000

 

Children and Family Help Lines

The numbers listed below can be dialed toll-free from anywhere within the United States. These organizations provide mental health information and referrals, and in some cases, crisis counseling.

CHILDHELP USA®
National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD
800-2-A-CHILD (TDD)
www.childhelpusa.org/programs_counseling.htm
Provides multilingual crisis intervention and professional counseling on child abuse and domestic violence issues. Gives referrals to local agencies offering counseling and other services related to child abuse, adult survivor issues, and domestic violence. Provides literature on child abuse in English and Spanish.

 

Covenant House Nine line
800-999-9999
Spanish-speaking operators available.
www.covenanthouse.org/programs_nl.html




Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Locally based referrals throughout the United States. Help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays.

Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
800-448-3000
800-448-1833 (TDD)
Spanish-speaking operators available; TDD capability.
www.girlsandboystown.org

 

National Child Care Information Center, ACF
800-616-2242
800-516-2242 (TDD)
800-716-2242 (Fax)
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Spanish-speaking operators available.
www.nccic.org

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
800-394-3366
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 799-SAVE (7233)
Spanish-speaking operators available.
http://www.ncadv.org

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
888-Rx-ABUSE
800-595-4889 (TDD)
http://endabuse.org/programs/display.php3?DocID=41

National Runaway Switchboard
800-621-4000
800-621-0394 (TDD)
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 24-hour voice mail
www.nrscrisisline.org
Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance information to runaways. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Also relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with, parents at the request of the child. Has access to AT&T Language Line.

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National (RAIN) Network
800-656-4673
Spanish-speaking operators available.
www.rainn.org/

Well Spouse Association
800-838-0879
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
24-hour recording - leave message
www.wellspouse.org/information.html

 

for immediate personal danger always call 911


































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