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Hey, need some help? There’s support available for abuse victims. It’s often available 24/7. You can get support in Welsh and English. If it’s an emergency, definitely call 999. But also, many support agencies are ready to assist.

The Live Fear Free helpline offers 24-hour support. They give private help for sexual violence and abuse. They also support family, friends, and colleagues. Call 0808 8010800 for free. You can text them anytime at 078600 77 333. Their live chat is at livefearfree.gov.wales. Email them at info@livefearfreehelpline.wales.

Bawso offers 24-hour help and specializes in helping BME communities. Their number is 0800 731 8147. Their website is bawso.org.uk.
The National Stalking Helpline can advise stalking victims and is run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. Call them free at 0808 802 0300.

Refuge runs a 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. You can reach them for free at 0808 2000 247. The NSPCC FGM helpline helps with female genital mutilation. Call 0800 028 3550 if a child is at risk. You can also email them at fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk.

The Forced Marriage Unit helpline gives advice and supports forced marriage victims. Their phone number is 020 7008 0151. The modern slavery helpline can help by offering advice and letting you report suspicions. Call 0800 0121 700. Their website is modernslaveryhelpline.org.

The Respect phoneline focuses on violence or abuse, and helps people concerned about their behavior. You can call them at 0808 802 4040. Their email is info@respectphoneline.org.uk. Check their website, respectphoneline.org.uk.
The Men’s Advice Line is for male abuse survivors and is run by Respect. Their number is 0808 801 0327. The National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline can help; Galop runs this helpline. Call them at 0800 999 5428.

The NSPCC helpline is staffed with trained pros who give expert advice on child welfare. Adult abuse victims also find support there. Call 0800 800 5000. Their email is help@nspcc.org.uk. Visit nspcc.org.uk for more info.

Childline is an NSPCC service. Kids can contact Childline anytime, all year and can talk about anything that worries them. Call them free at 0800 1111. Find them online at childline.org.uk.