If you have experienced abuse of any kind you may wish to speak with a professional. Services are available to provide support around domestic or sexual abuse.
Women's Aid
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation we provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
Visit the Women's Aid website.
We Stand
We Stand offers a range of support services and information for families affected by child sexual abuse. All services are accessed via our national helpline. We Stand offers a range of support services and information for families affected by child sexual abuse. All services are accessed via their national helpline on 0800 980 1958 or self referral via the website.
Respect Men's Advice Line
The helpline for men and anyone who identifies as trans, who is a victim of domestic abuse.
Visit the Respect Men's Advice Line website.
Eighteen And Under
Eighteen And Under offer information and support to young people who have been abused in any way.
Visit the Eighteen And Under website.
Karma Nirvana
Karma Nirvana provide practical and emotional support to male and female victims of forced marriage and honour based abuse across the UK. Please visit their website or call the helpline on 0800 5999 247 (Open 9am – 5pm Monday-Friday).
Visit the Karma Nirvana website.
Refuge
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. The national domestic violence helpline is a 24 hour freephone. Please call 0808 2000 247.
Mosac
Mosac charity was established to help all non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused including national advocacy. Mosac offer a confidential, supportive, non-judgemental and informative national helpline to all non-abusing parents and carers. Lines are open daily from 10am to 2pm (Monday, Thursday and Friday) and 10am to 6pm (Tuesday and Wednesday) on 0800 980 1958.
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC Cheshire and Merseyside) provide support for any adult or child affected by sexual violence on 0330 363 0063 or via the website.
Visit the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre website.
#ItsNeverOk
#ItsNeverOk offers a one-stop view of services across Wirral for domestic abuse support. It is open to anyone who may be experiencing or think they are experiencing domestic abuse, professionals supporting someone through domestic abuse, and if you are worried about a family member of friend.
Lighthouse Centre
Lighthouse Centre: A person centred approach to domestic abuse and will support individuals and families in their own journey through domestic abuse. Offers drop-ins for anyone seeking a safe space, listening ear and practical support, my time support group to meet others, form friendships and get support. They also offer support in accessing the Leapfrog Programme which supports children aged 5 – 10 years old and their mums who have experienced domestic abuse. A mum’s programme and a separate children’s programme run alongside each other for 10 weeks, enabling a safe environment for discussion, healing and moving on.
Visit the Lighthouse Centre website
Wirral Women's and Children's Aid
Wirral Women's and Children's Aid run a 24-hour domestic abuse helpline 0151 643 9766
Visit the Wirral Women's and Children's Aid website
RASA Merseyside (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support)
RASA Merseyside is a professional counselling and support service that exists solely to improve the mental and physical well-being of individuals impacted by sexual violence at some point in their lives.