Supports Available to those who have experienced Domestic Abuse and Gender Based Violence

Police Scotland help to provide guidance on what to do if you feel you are in immediate danger;

In an emergency always dial 999.
People who are Deaf, hard of hearing or have issues communicating verbally can use the SMS 999 text system (you must register for this service).

Police Scotland also have systems to support victims/survivors of Relationship Abuse.
Domestic abuse - Police Scotland

There are a large number of support services, including local services, you can call or visit who you can talk with about what has happened to you.

Provides confidential information and support to anyone affected by forced marriage or domestic abuse.
Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24 hour service) 

Grampian Women’s Aid offers a free, confidential and non-judgemental service to women, children and young people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire who have experienced domestic abuse.
Phone: 01224 593381

Provides advice, support and safe accommodation for women (and their children) who have been abused by their partner or ex-partner. 
Helpline: 0800 027 1234

Projects offer 1 to 1 support to women, helping them to build the confidence to make positive changes in their lives and supports them to gain safe accommodation.
Helpline: 0300 303 0903

Provides information and support for victims and witnesses of crime.
Helpline: 0800 160 1985  (8am-8pm, Mon-Fri) 

Supports men who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.
Helpline: 03300949395

For men experiencing domestic abuse from their current or ex-partner
Helpline: 0808 801 0327

Helpline for Scotland providing support to women from minority backgrounds who have been affected by violence against women.
Helpline: 0808 801 0301

Helpline: 08088 010 789