SafeAssist

Free support if you are unsafe at home, or need housing help. No account. No cost. Nothing saved.

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In immediate danger

Call 999.

If you cannot speak safely: call 999, then press 55 when prompted (Silent Solution).

Cannot make a voice call? Text SHOUT to 85258 — free, 24/7, text only.

Domestic abuse helplines

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

England 24/7, 365 days
0808 2000 247

Free. Interpreters available. Live chat Mon-Fri 10:00-22:00, weekends 10:00-18:00. BSL interpreter available via video call.

Live Fear Free

Wales 24/7
0808 80 10 800

Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Scotland 24/7
0800 027 1234

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline

Northern Ireland 24/7
0808 802 1414

Men's Advice Line

UK Monday to Friday 10:00-20:00 — not 24/7
0808 8010 327

For male victims of domestic abuse. Open Monday to Friday 10:00–20:00 (not 24/7).

Webchat: Wednesday 10:00-11:30 and 14:00-16:00

Not 24/7. Monday–Friday 10:00–20:00 only. Outside those hours use a 24/7 line above or 999 if in danger.

Housing if you need to leave

Shelter free helpline

England Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00, weekends 09:00-17:00
0808 800 4444

Urgent advice if homeless, nowhere to stay tonight, or at risk of harm at home. Webchat Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00.

Council out-of-hours homelessness duty

Every English council must run an out-of-hours homelessness service. Call your council switchboard and ask for the out-of-hours housing emergency number.