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Free, confidential advice and support for women
in London affected by abuse
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If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
For free and confidential advice and support for women in London affected by abuse:
Solace’s Advice Line: 0808 802 5565
Monday to Friday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday: 6am-8pm
Email: advice@solacewomensaid.org
Please note our Christmas opening hours below
Christmas hours: Advice, NLRC & Counselling Helplines
Advice Helpline
23rd Dec – 6pm-8pm
24th Dec – 10am – 1pm
31st Dec – 10am – 1pm
2nd Jan – 10am – 1pm
NLRC Helpline
23rd Dec – 6pm – 8pm
24th Dec – 10am – 1pm
30th Dec – 6pm – 8pm
31st Dec – 10am – 1pm
2nd Jan – 10am – 1pm
Counselling Helpline
Operating as usual, 10am – 2pm, Monday – Friday.
Helplines are closed on Bank Holidays. All remaining dates are running within their normal service times.
Solace’s Rape Crisis helpline: 0808 801 0305
Monday & Friday: 10am-2pm
Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 6pm-8pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 1pm-5pm
Email: rapecrisis@solacewomensaid.org
Solace Refuges: 07483 025 192
Monday to Friday: 9:30 – 5pm
Email: refuge.referrals@solacewomensaid.org
Support for children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse: 0808 802 5565
Email: cypservice@solacewomensaid.org
To refer a child or young person please download and complete the form below and return to cypservice@solacewomensaid.org
If you need help in another language
We offer telephone and face-to-face support in a range of other languages through language line and interpreters.
Contact our Advice Line on 0808 802 5565 or email advice@solacewomensaid.org for more information.
Get online help in other languages on Women’s Aid’s website.
Solace services in your area
Solace in Barnet
Solace provides free and confidential support for women and men in Barnet affected by abuse
020 3874 5003 barnet.advocacy@solacewomensaid.org
Solace in Bexley
Solace provides free and confidential support for women, children and men in Bexley affected by abuse
020 3198 4659 bexley.community@solacewomensaid.org
Solace in Enfield
Solace provides free and confidential support for women and children in Enfield affected by abuse
020 3795 5068 / 07483097320 advocacy.enfield@solacewomensaid.org
Solace in Islington
Solace provides free and confidential support for women and men in Islington affected by abuse
02037955070 advocacy@solacewomensaid.org
Solace in Haringey
Solace provides free and confidential support for women in Haringey affected by abuse
020 8885 3557 haringey.floatingsupport@solacewomensaid.org
Solace in Tower Hamlets
Solace provides free and confidential support for women and men in Tower Hamlets affected by abuse
0203 795 5064 Towerhamlets@solacewomensaid.org
Solace in Waltham Forest
Solace provides free and confidential support for women and men aged 16 or over who live in Waltham Forest
07340 683382 walthamforestIDSVAservice@solacewomensaid.org
Other useful contacts and services:
Start here if you need help
Everyone has the right to be safe and live without fear. If you are being abused, remember you are not alone.
Practical Advice
We understand that violence and abuse can impact many areas of your life. Our staff have put together some simple advice as well as recommendations of other help and information that might be useful.
Staying safe
We’ve put together some suggestions you might want to consider in order to make yourself as safe as possible.







