Domestic abuse

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 safe accommodation:

• Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid
  0345 408 0151

• Inverness Women’s Aid
  01463 220 719
  Visit Inverness Women’s Aid website

• Lochaber Women’s Aid
  01397 705 734
  Visit Lochaber Women’s Aid website

• Ross-shire, Skye and Lochalsh Women’s Aid
  01349 863 568
  Email Ross-shire, Skye and Lochalsh Women’s Aid

• Rape and Sexual Abuse Services Highland (RASASH)
  03330 066 909
  Visit RASASH website

National support services

These organisations offer specialist advice and support across Scotland:

• AMIS (Abused Men in Scotland)
  Support and helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse
  0808 800 0024
  Visit AMIS website

• Scottish Women’s Aid
  24-hour domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline
  0800 027 1234
  Visit Scottish Women’s Aid website

• Scottish Women’s Rights Centre
  Legal advice and support for women affected by abuse
  08088 010 789
  Visit Scottish Women’s Rights Centre

Emergency contacts

• Police Scotland
  Call 101 for non-emergencies
  Call 999 in an emergency

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.

Find out more about support services