I need help now
You are not alone. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, Refuge is here to support you — and we’re glad you’ve found us.
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How we can help you
Every person escaping abuse requires different types of support. That’s why we offer a wide range of services to meet your needs.
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Speak to a member of our Helpline team at any time, day or night, for confidential, non-judgmental support and information on your options. Need to talk now? Call 0808 2000 247.
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Our refuges
Safe, temporary accommodation for women and children escaping domestic abuse with access to one-to-one emotional and practical support.
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“I can honestly say that nobody in my life has done more for me than [my outreach worker] Anna*. Together, we made a plan to keep me and the children safe. She gave me the language I needed to describe what I had been through. It’s like she gave me a secure base, from which I could begin to rebuild my life.”