UK support services for online abuse & violence against women
A curated directory of specialist charities and helplines. If there is immediate danger, call 999. If you need urgent but non-emergency support, call 101 (police) or 111 (NHS).
Refuge ⦿ National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7)
Specialist domestic abuse support for women and children. Provides guidance on technology-facilitated abuse and safety planning.
Women’s Aid
National charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Provides information, survivor resources, and links to local support.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust ⦿ National Stalking Helpline
Support and guidance for victims of stalking and harassment, including cyberstalking and tech-enabled abuse.
Revenge Porn Helpline (UK Safer Internet Centre)
Specialist help for adults experiencing intimate image abuse (non-consensual sharing). Advice, reporting support, and takedown guidance.
Glitch
Tackles gender-based online abuse through research, advocacy, and practical resources to help people stay safer online.
Stop Hate UK
Independent charity providing support to people affected by hate incidents, including online hate, and encouraging reporting.
Rights of Women
Free, confidential legal advice for women on issues including domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking and harassment.
Victim Support
Independent charity supporting victims and witnesses of crime ⦿ including harassment, stalking and online abuse-related offences.
NSPCC ⦿ Online safety & child protection
Advice and support around child online safety, exploitation risks, reporting routes, and safeguarding guidance for adults.
Samaritans (emotional support, 24/7)
If online abuse is leading to distress, fear, or crisis, Samaritans provide confidential emotional support at any time.