Violence against Women and Girls Strategic Partnership in South Lanarkshire

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help is available now. You are not alone, and you do not have to cope on your own. We can help you find support, stay safe, and understand your options. Support is available for women, men, children and young people, including specific services for black and minority ethnic communities and LGBTQi+ people.

If you are in immediate danger, call 999. If it is not an emergency, you can contact Police Scotland on 101.

What support you can get

You can speak to trained advisers in confidence. They can listen, help you make a safety plan, and support you with housing, legal rights, health and emotional wellbeing. Many services are free and available by phone.

You can get help whether the abuse is physical, emotional, sexual, financial or controlling behaviour. You do not need to report to the police to access most support services.

Help for women and children

Women’s Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire
Phone: 01355 249897

Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid (for Asian, Black and minority ethnic women and children)
Phone: 0141 353 0859

Rape Crisis Helplines

Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre

Phone: 01698 527003
National Rape Crisis Helpline: 08088 01 03 02

Help for men

Men’s Advice Line Phone: 0808 801 0327

Respect (for men worried about their behaviour) 
Phone: 0808 802 4040

Other support

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Phone 0800 027 1234

Victim Support: 0800 1601985

Housing: 0303 123 1012
Homeless out of hours service: 0800 24 20 24
Social Work: 0303 123 1008

Scottish Women’s Rights Centre Phone: 08088 010 789

What you can do next

You can call any of the numbers above today. If talking feels hard, you can start by asking for information. We are here to help you take the next step when you are ready.