Where to get help if you have been affected by abuse or violence
If you have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, or any form of harm, support is available. You do not have to go through it alone.
The services listed offer confidential advice, support, and practical help.
Local support services
You can contact your local Women’s Aid service for support, advice, and help to access safe accommodation:
Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid
Inverness Women’s Aid
Lochaber Women’s Aid
Ross-shire, Skye and Lochalsh Women’s Aid
- 01349 863 568
- Visit Ross-shire, Skye and Lochash Women's Aid website
- Email Ross-shire, Skye and Lochalsh Women’s Aid
Rape and Sexual Abuse Services Highland (RASASH)
Find contacts for other local support and advice services
National support services
These organisations offer specialist advice and support across Scotland:
Scottish Women’s Aid
24-hour domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline
Scottish Women’s Rights Centre
Legal advice and support for women affected by abuse
AMIS (Abused Men in Scotland)
Support and helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse
Emergency contacts
Support for adults and children
There are local and national services that support women and men who have experienced abuse, whether as adults or children.