There are a large number of support services you can call or visit who you can talk with about what has happened to you.
- Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Phone: 0800 027 1234 (24 hour service) Provides confidential information and support to anyone affected by forced marriage or domestic abuse
- Edinburgh Women's Aid Phone: 0131 315 8110
Edinburgh Women’s Aid offers a free, confidential and non-judgemental service to women, children and young people in Edinburgh and surrounding areas who have experienced domestic abuse - Scottish Women's Aid Phone: 0131 226 6606
Provides advice, support and safe accommodation for women (and their children) who have been abused by their partner or ex-partner. They can recommend local groups - Scottish Women's Rights Centre | COVID-19 and support | Abuse at university / college during COVID-19: support for students (scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk)
- Victim Support Scotland Phone: 0345 603 9213 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm)
Provides information and support for victims and witnesses of crime - AMIS (Abused Men in Scotland) Phone: 0808 800 0024
Supports men who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. Call the confidential helpline (it's free to call from landlines and most UK mobiles, and doesn't appear on itemised phone bills) - Men's Advice Line Phone: 0808 801 0327
For men experiencing domestic abuse from their current or ex-partner - National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline Phone: 0800 999 5428 Email: help@galop.org.uk
- SACRO Fearless Project Fearless is a support service for any man, or LGBTI+ person experiencing domestic abuse
- AMINA Phone: 0808 801 0301 (Helpline Open Mon - Fri, 10am - 4pm)
Helpline for Scotland providing support to women from minority backgrounds who have been affected by violence against women. Support is available in English, Urdu, Arabic, Bangla and Swahili. Service also runs a VAW awareness programme - mygov.scot Practical advice and Relationship Abuse Support