National Helplines
If you need immediate support outside of our opening hours, the following free helplines are available.
In an emergency situation, always call 999.
Supportline
- Phone 0808 1689 111 (24 hour helpline operated nationally by Victim Support)
- Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
- Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)
- Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line
- Phone: 0808 500 2222 (24-hour helpline)
- Website: 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
NSPCC
- Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline)
- 0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)
- Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Samaritans
- Phone: 116 123 (24-hour helpline)
- Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
Hourglass (for older victims of abuse and neglect)
- Phone: 0808 808 8141 (24-hour helpline)
- Website: www.wearehourglass.org
The Forced Marriage Unit helpline
- Phone: 020 7008 0151 (00 44 20 7008 0151 from abroad) (24-hour helpline)
More support and advice organisations (local (Thames Valley-based) and national) for various crime types can be found via our Service Directory