Get help and support for domestic abuse
As well as reporting domestic abuse to the police, you can get help in other ways.
If you’re concerned for yourself, your children or someone you know, it’s ok to contact support services. It could make a difference.
Get advice from the Greenwich Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (GVDA)
For confidential information and support.
Call 020 8317 8273.
Free legal advice and emotional support in-person
Her Centre run free women-only domestic abuse drop-in sessions. You can talk to domestic abuse advocates and family law solicitors.
The sessions are weekly, in:
- Woolwich
- Eltham
- Thamesmead
Woolwich drop-in sessions
Every Friday, 10am to 12pm.
Clockhouse Community Centre
Defiance Walk
London, SE18 5QL
Eltham drop-in sessions
Every Wednesday, 10am to 12pm.
St. Marys Eltham Community Centre
180 Eltham High Street
London, SE9 1BJ
Thamesmead drop-in sessions
Every Wednesday, 10am to 12pm.
Thamesmead Moorings Sociable Club
Arnott Close
London, SE28 8BG
For more information, visit the Her Centre website, or call 020 317 8273.
Free help with your legal options
The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) can help you understand what legal steps you can take. They can help you for free.
Help with housing
We can help to make your home safe or find somewhere safe for you to stay.
We can help you if you have nowhere safe to go tonight, or if you're thinking about leaving.
Get help if you’re in an abusive household.
Helplines and other support services
24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Supports women experiencing any kind of domestic abuse. They can also give advice about how to support someone.
Visit the National Domestic Violence Helpline website.
Call 080 8200 0247, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Rape Crisis
Provides specialist services to those affected by sexual violence and abuse.
Visit the Rape Crisis website.
Call 080 8802 9999.
ManKind Initiative
Support for male victims of domestic abuse.
Visit the ManKind Initiative website.
Call 0808 800 1170, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
Childline
Information and advice for children under 18.
Call free 0800 11 11 24 hours a day.
Galop
Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced threats and violence, including domestic abuse.
Call 0800 999 5428.
Hourglass
Confidential information and support for older people experiencing or recovering from abuse or neglect.
The deaf health charity SignHealth
You can contact the charity’s Domestic Abuse team.
Ashiana
Culturally sensitive advice, counselling and outreach services for Black and Minority Ethnic women and girls experiencing domestic abuse and violence.
Call: 0808 2000 247, 24 hours.
Latin American Women’s Aid (LAWA)
Advice and emergency accommodation for Latin American women and children fleeing gender-based violence.
Amour Destiné
Advocacy support for women born of African and Caribbean heritage affected by traumatic care experiences, domestic abuse and sexual violence.