National support services
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247. If calling is difficult, you can also access a live messaging with advisors available 10am-10pm Monday – Friday at Homepage - National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
Women's Aid
Women’s Aid is a national charity supporting women and children who are facing domestic abuse. Visit their website Home - Women's Aid to access a wide range of helpful information and advice. You can also access support and advice via their live chat and email via the website.
ManKind helpline
A support service for male victims of domestic abuse and violence, which includes a support helpline. Visit ManKind Initiative - Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse or call 0808 800 1170 to access support.
Men’s Advice Line
A helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and violence. Call 0808 8010 327 or visit Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men's Advice Line UK for more information.
Intercom Trust
Intercom Trust is a person-centred, client-led, inclusive charity who supports LGBT+ people to offer a range of services such as counselling and Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Support. For more information, visit Get Help - Intercom Trust.
Refuge
Operating safe houses across the UK for women and children escaping domestic violence, and the address is confidential. Visit Refuge, the largest UK domestic abuse organisation for women or call the 24 hour helpline on 0808 2000 247.
Local support
Fear Free: Interpersonal Trauma Response Service (ITRS)
Fear Free (ITRS) provides local support for anyone who needs advice and protection from domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking who are registered with the Bovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice. You can contact the team on 01752 963 493 or email ITRS@fearfree.org.uk. Visit Devon - FearFree for more information.
Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (for residents of Torbay)
Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) provides support for men, women and children in Torbay who need advice and protection from domestic abuse. For more information, visit Torbay Domestic Abuse Service - Are you OK?, or phone 01803 698869 or 0800 916 1474 or email tdas@sanctuary-housing.co.uk.
Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services
This service offers confidential, professional support to survivors of rape, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse in Devon, regardless of the time elapsed since the abuse has taken place. They can provide specialist support online, in person or by phone. Visit devonrapecrisis.org.uk or call 01392 204174 to access support.