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Digital Abuse
Cyber Helpline
Support for anyone in the UK aged 13 years or older and are experiencing an issue with your own online accounts.
Cyber Helpline provides a free 24/7 self-help service and a confidential helpline for individuals and sole traders. We help victims understand, contain, recover and learn from cyber-attacks by linking them with cybersecurity technology & experts who provide relevant advice and guidance.
To access support, fill out a form on the Cyber Helpline website.
Refuge Tech Safety
Support for those experiencing Tech based Abuse.
Telephone 0808 2000 247 – 24/7 Refuge Helpline
Email techabuse@refuge.org.uk
Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse
A free global tool to protect intimate images from being shared online by perpetrators of intimate image abuse. StopNCII creates a digital fingerprint, known as a hash, of your intimate image so it can be blocked from sharing on participating platforms.
Domestic abuse
Domestic Abuse 24-hour Helpline
0808 2000 247 (24 hour domestic violence helpline)
National Stalking Helpline
0808 802 0300 - 09:30 to 20:00, Monday and Wednesday, 09:30 to 16:00, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. The Helpline is not open on weekends or bank holidays.
Bexley Domestic Abuse Services
Visit the Bexley Domestic Abuse Service website
Solace in Bexley
Are you worried about domestic or sexual abuse? The Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS) is a service available to anyone aged 16 or over who lives in Bexley.
Tel: 020 3198 4659
Email: bexley.community@solacewomensaid.org
Website: Solace in Bexley webpage
Solace One Stop Shop
The Bexley One Stop Shop, offering a range of advice all under one roof to help victims of domestic abuse and will include legal representation, domestic abuse specialist support, plus other agencies, all offering advice on issues concerning domestic abuse. No appointment is required; all advice is free to anyone visiting the One Stop Shop.
Visit in person at 12:30pm to 3pm every Wednesday:
- Central Library,
Townley Road,
Bexleyheath
DA6 7HJ
Get directions
Harmful practices support
FORWARD:
FORWARD (Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development) is the leading African women-led organisation working towards ending FGM, child marriage and violence against women and girls.
If you, or someone you know, is at risk of FGM or has been affected by FGM you can contact FORWARD for information on services and one-to-one support. They are open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Telephone:
Phone: +44 (0)208 960 4000, extension 1
Mobile: +44 (0)7834 168 141
Email: support@forwarduk.org.uk
Freedom:
Freedom is a UK-based charity formed to give support to victims of forced marriage and violence upon women thought to have brought dishonour on their family. Freedom has a 24/7 helpline, answered by professionals who understand dishonour abuse and how to help victims.
Telephone:
24/7 Helpline: +44 (0) 845 607 0133
Alternatively you can text for help, text the words: 4freedom: to 88802
Email: contact@freedomcharity.org.uk
The Forced Marriage Unit:
Contact the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) if you’re trying to stop a forced marriage or you need help leaving a marriage you’ve been forced into.
Telephone: 020 7008 0151
From overseas: +44 (0)20 7008 0151
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Out of hours: 020 7008 5000
Email: fmu@fcdo.gov.uk
Visit stop forced marriage (GOV.UK)
Karma Nirvana:
In 1993, Karma Nirvana became the first specialist charity for victims and survivors of Honour Based Abuse in the UK, and is the longest-established charity specialising in providing support for people impacted by Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.
Telephone: 0800 5999 247 from Mon-Fri between 9am-5pm.
Email: info@karmanirvana.org.uk or fill out the contact form.
NSPCC FGM Helpline:
If you're worried a child is at risk of or has already had FGM, call our free, anonymous dedicated FGM helpline.
Telephone: Helpline Number - 0800 028 3550
8am to 8pm Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm Sat and Sun.
Email: fgm.help@NSPCC.org.uk
National FGM Support Clinics (NFGMSCs):
National FGM Support Clinics (NFGMSCs) are community-based clinics that offer a range of support services for women with female genital mutilation (FGM).
The service is free to access for anyone who's eligible for NHS care.
If you're under 18: Support for FGM is available through the specialist paediatric service at University College London Hospitals (UCLH). You can email UCLH for an appointment at UCLH.paediatricsafeguarding@nhs.net
To find the nearest support clinic, please visit FGM (NHS)
Legal support and advice
Rights of Women:
Rights of Women is a Pan-London charity that provides free confidential legal advice and information to women on the law in England and Wales with a specific focus on Violence against Women and Girls.
Telephone: 020 7251 6575
Email: info@row.org.uk
FLOWs:
FLOWS, which stands for Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors, is a legal support service, designed to help protect women against domestic abuse.
FLOWS is a team of experts from the Family Team of the Royal Courts of Justice RCJ Advice, working in partnership with Rights of Women.
Telephone: 0203 745 7707
Email: flows@rcjadvice.org.uk
Bexley Citizens Advice Centre:
Bexley Citizen’s Advice offers free, independent, confidential, and impartial advice to all individuals regarding their rights and responsibilities.
Our guidance empowers people to navigate legal matters, financial challenges, debt, benefits, employment, housing, consumer rights, discrimination, and a range of other issues.
They offer drop-in services (no appointment needed), pre-booked appointments, and telephone advice.
Telephone: 01322 916021
Email: advice@bexleycab.org.uk
LGBTQ+ support
Stonewall
Provide specialist housing advice, advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness . Contact Stonewall's Information Service Freephone on 0800 0502020 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Galop
Galop provides confidential advocacy and casework support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. Use their hate crime helpline on 020 77042 040, email help@galop.org.uk for support or use their webchat.
Spectra
Spectra offer sexual health and wellbeing support, including for LGBTQ+ young people, in London.
Email counselling@spectra-london.org.uk or call 020 3322 6923.
LGBT Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, to discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity.
Tel: 0800 0119100 or email: hello@switchboard.lgbt
LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership
The London LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) is a way for LGBT victims/survivors of domestic abuse to get help. LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership website.
Rape and sexual abuse
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line:
0808 500 2222 – Open 24/7, every day of the year (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line)
Revenge Porn Helpline:
We are a UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn.
0345 6000 459 - The Helpline is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Rape Crisis South London
Offering specialist support across all 12 boroughs of South London to women and girls affected by sexual abuse & violence at any stage of their lives through.
Tel: 0208 683 3311
Email: info@RapeCrisisSouthLondon.org
The Havens
The Havens are specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted in the past 12 months. This includes men, women, young people, and children of all ages. The nearest centre to Bexley is the Camberwell Haven, near to King’s College Hospital (south).
Urgent advice and appointments: 0203 299 6900
Non-urgent advice and referrals: 023 299 1599
Other places you can get help include:
- a doctor or practice nurse at your GP surgery
- a hospital accident and emergency (A&E) department
- a genitourinary medicine (GUM) or sexual health clinic
- a contraceptive clinic
- a young people's service
- call NHS 111 or get help from 111 online
- the police, or dial 101
- in an emergency, dial 999
Sexual exploitation support
The Violence & Exploitation Support Service London (VESS)
This London alliance of charities can provide support on violence, sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation for those aged 25 and under in London. To make a referral or find out more, please contact the service directly.
Telephone: 020 3911 9391 (open Monday to Friday, 9am to 10pm and Saturday to Sunday 2pm to 10pm)
Email: referrals@saferlondon.org.uk
Support for people with disabilities
Stay Safe East
Stay Safe East is run by and for disabled people. We provide advocacy and support services to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, harassment and other forms of abuse. We serve communities in London.
Tel or SMS: 07865 340 122
Email: enquiries@staysafe-east.org.uk
Visit the Stay Safe East website
Sign Health
Domestic Abuse & General Support for Deaf People.
Main Office:
Text: ONLY to 078600 33214
Email: info@signhealth.org.uk
Domestic Abuse Team:
Text: ONLY to 07800 003421
Email: da@signhealth.org.uk
Support for global majorities
Ashiana Network
Ashiana Network offers refuge, advice, support and counselling services for black and ethnic minority women and girls aged 14 years and over. They support women affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, forced marriage, honour-based violence, and women who have no access to public funds.
Tel: 020 8539 0427
Email: info@ashiana.org.uk
Asian Women’s Resource Centre (AWRC)
AWRC provides pan-London service to women experiencing domestic abuse and/or harmful practices.
Tel: 020 8961 6549/5701
0808 169 4455 - Harmful Practice Specialist Helpline, Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm
Email: helpline@awrc.org.uk
Iranian Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO)
Support for Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls who have experienced or are at risk of all forms of “honour” based abuse.
Tel: 0207 920 6460 on Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm
Latin American Women’s Aid (LAWA)
Gender Based Violence Support for Latin American Women and Children.
Tel: 020 7275 0321 - 9:30am to 5:30pm.
Email: referrals@lawadv.org.uk
Chinese Information and Advice Centre (CIAC):
CIAC offers free information, advice and support to disadvantaged Chinese people living in the United Kingdom. The Centre provides linguist and culturally sensitive services to survivors of sexual and domestic violence and abuse.
Services include:
- support to women and families in distress
- advice and support to victims of domestic violence
- advice on issues related to housing, legal protection, welfare benefits and children
Telephone: 0300 201 1868
Email: info@ciac.co.uk
Support for men
National Male Survivors Helpline
A dedicated national service for men and boys affected by sexual abuse and those who support them. Tel: 0808 800 5005
Monday: 9am to 7pm
Tuesday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
Friday: 9am to 4pm
Email: support@safeline.org.uk
ManKind Initiative
The Mankind Initiative is a specialist charity in the UK focusing on male victims of domestic abuse.
National Helpline: 0808 800 1170
Our national helpline is open weekdays 10am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays).
Survivors UK
Support for men, boys and non-binary people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse.
Tel: 020 3322 1860 – Monday to Sunday 12pm to 8pm or use the live chat.
Email: help@survivorsuk.org
Wellbeing support
Bexley Mind
Mind in Bexley is here for anyone struggling with their mental health or supporting someone who is.
Tel: 0208 303 8932
Email: info@mindinbexley.org.uk
Bexley Talking Therapies
Funded by the NHS and delivered in the Mind in Bexley office, online, by phone, in children’s community centres and GP surgeries. This service is only available to Bexley residents aged 18+.
To refer to the NHS Bexley Talking Therapies Service You must be a Bexley Borough resident over the age of 18 to access our services.
Tel: 0208 303 8932 - option 1
Email: referral@mindinbexley.org.uk
Visit Mind in Bexley Talking Therapies
Women and Girls Network (WGN):
WGN supports women and girls affected by gendered violence, offering free, women-only, and survivor-led services. They aim to create a safe space for women and girls to explore their experiences and to promote, preserve and restore mental health and wellbeing, facilitating sustainable recovery from violence.
Telephone Advice Line: 0808 801 0660
Email: advice@wgn.org.uk
Operating hours: Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm. Late Evening on Wednesday 6pm to 9pm.
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