If you are in an abusive relationship, you are not alone. Support is available, whenever you need it, and whatever you decide to do next.
Get Support
Our Safer Futures service provides specialist support for anyone affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
- Learn about Safer Futures support and programmes
- Access help and support from Safer Futures
- Call the Safer Futures helpline on 0300 777 4 777 (Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 9am–1pm)
You will be heard, believed, and supported. Support is available for you, your children, and anyone concerned about their own behaviour.
Emergency Contacts
- Police (Emergency): 999
If you are in immediate danger, call 999. - Police (Non-Emergency): 101
For non-urgent police support or to report abuse. - National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7): 0808 2000 247
Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse (run by Refuge). - Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
Support for men experiencing domestic abuse. - Galop (LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline): 0800 999 5428
- Samaritans (Emotional Support): 116 123
National Support
- Victim Support: 08 08 16 89 111 | www.victimsupport.org.uk
- Women’s Aid: Information and support
- Refuge: www.refuge.org.uk
If You Want to Call the Police
- You are in control. It is your choice whether or not to report abuse to the police.
- If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
- For non-emergencies, call 101 or visit your local police station.
- You can ask a domestic abuse service to support you in making a report.
- The police have specially trained officers to support survivors.
- You do not have to report to the police to get help or support. Support is available whatever you decide
Look After Your Wellbeing
- Abuse can affect your mental health. Support is available from organisations like Mind, Samaritans, and local counselling services
Remember
- You are not to blame.
- You are not alone.
- Support is available, whatever you decide.
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