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Safety of women and girls information and support

For information and support on safety of women and girls in public spaces, a range of links are provided

Scottish Women's Rights Centre

08088 010 789

Tuesdays 6-9pm; Wednesdays 1.30-4.30pm; Fridays 10am-1pm

Free and confidential legal information and advice. Offers weekly surgeries

Fearless

Support for people experiencing domestic abuse who identify as a man or from the LGBT+ community

Tel:  0131 624 7266                                       

Men's Advice Line

Tel 0808 801 0327 

Offers non-judgemental emotional support, practical advice and information to male victims of domestic abuse

Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline

0800 027 1234 (24 hours)

  • Police Scotland - 101
  • In an emergency always call 999.

Information and support to anyone affected by abuse

Are you hurting the one you love? Choose to stop!

Call the Respect phone line to get help to stop. 

Respect Phone Line website (opens new window) for information and web chat

or call 0808 802 4040 / e-mail info@respectphoneline.org.uk

Rape Crisis Scotland

Tel 08088 01 03 02 (every day, 6pm to 12 midnight)

Offers free and confidential support and information by phone or email

Samaritans

Tel 116 123 (24 hours)

Confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day for anyone in crisis. This number links up all their branches; or you can phone your local branch, which you can find in the phone book

Amina - The Muslim Women's Resource Centre

Tel 0141 212 8420

Offers a range of tailored support services on a one to one basis, national 'listening ear' helpline which also offers Islamic advice through a scholar, employability guidance, befriending, as well as through peer group support