Get help for domestic abuse in Kingston

Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse.

National and pan-London resources for domestic violence

The Police: 

  • Available 24/7
  • Emergency – 999
  • Non-emergency – 101

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline

  • Available 24/7
  • 08082000247

Women’s Aid Live Chat:  

  • If it’s unsafe or you’re unable to speak on the phone, the online chat operates from 10am- 12pm Monday to Friday (two hours daily) 

GALOP LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline (London): 

  • Available Monday to Friday 10am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4pm
  • 02077042040

Women and Girls Network Advice Line

  • Available Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and on Wednesdays from 6pm-9pm
  • 08088010660

Women and Girls Network Sexual Violence Helpline

  • Available Monday to Friday 10am -12:30pm and 2:30-4pm and on Wednesdays from 6pm to 9pm
  • 08088010770

South London Rape Crisis

  • 0808 802 999
  • 12- 2:30pm daily and 7 - 9:30pm daily 

Other resources

  • Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app, launched by Hestia in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
  • Surviving Economic Abuse guidance for those self-isolating.
  • Information for victim survivors on how to secure your devices
  • Resources for parents and children include a Parent Pack created by West Sussex Connect

Support to change abusive behavior

  • The Respect Phoneline can help those who perpetrate abuse change their behaviour and is operating as usual. Call 0808 802 4040