If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic abuse, we want you to know you are not alone, and help is available.
Remember, the household isolation instruction as a result of coronavirus does not apply if someone needs to leave their home to escape domestic abuse.
If you are in immediate danger, or you suspect someone is in immediate danger, please call 999 and ask for the police.
| Organisation | Information | Telephone and web support |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland's Domestic Abuse Helpline | Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues, and professionals who support them. |
You can call 0800 027 1234 (24 hours) or live chat |
| Aberdeen City Council Domestic Abuse Team | The Domestic Abuse Team is a voluntary service which provides short to medium term support and advice to victims of domestic abuse to help them address the effects the behaviour of their partner/ex-partner has had on them. We can support individuals with safety planning in order to reduce risk as well as practical and emotional support. | You can call us on 0800 030 4713 or email
domesticabuseteam@aberdeencity.gov.uk, and someone will be in touch to support. If you need more immediate support then you can contact the Scotland Domestic Abuse Helpline operating 24 hours a day on 0800 027 1234. |
| Grampian Women's Aid | Free, confidential specialist service to women, children and young people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire who have experienced domestic abuse. | Tel: 01224 593381 or email: info@grampian-womensaid.com |
| Aberdeen Cyrenians Violence Against Women (VAW) | Offers support to women who are currently experiencing violence or abuse. They can provide 1:1 support as well as a 12-week Women’s Group programme, providing a safe, friendly space for women to meet others as a way of increasing confidence, improving social skills and befriending support. | 0300 303 0903 option 4 or email evaa@weareac.org |
| Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS) | Service for Men over 16 suffering domestic abuse | 0808 800 0024 or email: support@amis.org.uk |
| Aberdeen Cyrenians Domestic Abuse Support and Accommodation Project (DASAP). | For women, men and families who are experiencing domestic abuse | www.weareac.org/care-services |
Further information about domestic abuse and the help available is available through our dedicated webpages.