If you need help
Thank you for visiting This Ends Now. If you’re feeling unsafe, scared, or unsure about where to turn, please know that you are not alone—and support is available.
While we are not a direct support service and cannot provide emergency assistance, there are many organisations that can help.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
If you're safe but need support, the following services offer advice, guidance, and assistance. We've grouped them by category to help you find the most relevant support for your situation.
Domestic Abuse Services
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
This 24/7 helpline offers free and confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Refuge
Refuge provides support and information for women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Respect Phoneline
This confidential helpline supports people who are worried about their own abusive behaviour and want to change. It also offers advice for professionals, friends, and family members.
Phone: 0808 802 4040 (Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm)
Website: www.respectphoneline.org.uk
Men’s Advice Line
This helpline offers confidential support for men experiencing domestic abuse.
Phone: 0808 801 0327 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Galop
Galop offers specialist support for LGBTQI+ individuals who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence, or domestic abuse.
Phone: 020 7704 2040
Website: www.galop.org.uk
Southall Black Sisters
This service provides advice, advocacy, counselling, and practical help to Black and minoritised women who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse.
Phone: 0208 571 0800
Website: www.southallblacksisters.org.uk
Jewish Women’s Aid
This organisation provides confidential, culturally sensitive support for Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence.
Phone: 0808 801 0500 (Domestic Abuse) | 0808 801 0656 (Sexual Violence)
Website: www.jwa.org.uk
Muslim Women's Network UK
The helpline is a national, confidential, and culturally sensitive service offering advice, information, and support on a wide range of issues, including abuse.
Phone: 0800 999 5786
Website: www.mwnuk.co.uk
Rape and Sexual Assault Services
Rape Crisis England & Wales
This service provides specialist support and information to individuals affected by rape and sexual assault.
Phone: 0808 802 9999 (12pm–2:30pm and 7pm–9:30pm daily)
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
The Survivors Trust
This is a national umbrella agency that connects survivors to local rape and sexual abuse services across the UK.
Website: www.thesurvivorstrust.org
The Harbour Centre
A Sexual Assault Referral Centre offering free, confidential support to survivors of sexual abuse.
Website: www.theharbourcentre.co.uk
Stalking and Harassment Services
Suzy Lamplugh Trust – National Stalking Helpline
They provide specialist support and practical advice for anyone experiencing stalking.
Phone: 0808 802 0300
Website: www.suzylamplugh.org
Paladin – National Stalking Advocacy Service
Paladin offers trauma-informed advocacy for stalking survivors, including help navigating the police and court systems.
Website: www.paladinservice.co.uk
Forced Marriage & ‘Honour’-Based Abuse
Karma Nirvana
They support victims and survivors of forced marriage and ‘honour’-based abuse, offering a national helpline and advocacy.
Phone: 0800 5999 247 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)
Website: www.karmanirvana.org.uk
Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
A government service offering support and protection to individuals at risk of forced marriage.
Phone: 020 7008 0151 (9am–5pm) | Out of hours: 020 7008 5000
Website: www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage
Coercive Control & Emotional Abuse
The Freedom Programme
A course designed to help people identify coercive control and recover from abusive relationships.
Website: www.freedomprogramme.co.uk
Bright Sky App
A free mobile app that provides information and support on recognising and responding to unhealthy relationships, available in multiple languages.
Website: www.hestia.org/brightsky
Legal Support & Housing Services
Rights of Women
They provide free legal advice for women on issues including domestic abuse, family law, immigration, and sexual violence.
Website: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
Centre for Women’s Justice
They offer legal expertise and strategic litigation focused on gender-based violence and improving justice outcomes for women.
Website: www.centreforwomensjustice.org.uk
Shelter
They provide advice and emergency housing support for those experiencing homelessness as a result of domestic abuse.
Phone: 0808 800 4444
Website: www.shelter.org.uk
Mental Health Services
Mind
They provide information, advice, and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Phone: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Samaritans
They offer free, 24/7 support to anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
Phone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
A helpline supporting men who are struggling with their mental health which is open daily.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net