Domestic abuse

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.

Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS)

HDAS North: Caithness and Sutherland Women’s Aid

HDAS Mid: Ross-shire, Skye and Lochalsh

HDAS South: Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey

HDAS West: Lochaber

HDAS Men and Transgender: Highland wide

Other local support services

You can contact the following local services for support, advice, and help to access safe accommodation:

Highland Violence Against Women Partnership (HVAWP)

Rape and Sexual Abuse Services Highland (RASASH)

Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey Women’s Aid

National support services

These organisations offer specialist advice and support across Scotland:

Victim Support Scotland

24-hour domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline

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

Childhood abuse

Support for adults and children who have experienced childhood abuse

Page last modified: 13 July 2026