Get Help

For women seeking support you can contact Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid . Women’s Aid provides a range of services and support to women, children and young people who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse. They provide free, confidential support offering crisis accommodation; outreach support; support through the legal process, groups and counselling.

For men seeking support you can contact the Men’s Advisory Project. They provide support and counselling services for men experiencing domestic abuse.

Nexus

Nexus is the leading organisation within Northern Ireland supporting individuals impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships and has almost 40 years’ experience offering a specialised professional counselling service. Nexus provides support to anyone impacted by sexual abuse from age 8 and upwards. Anyone else impacted by abusive relationships/domestic abuse can access support via the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline on 0808 802 1414 or via dsahelpline.org.

Nexus also provides training and educational workshops across Northern Ireland as part of their Early Intervention and Prevention Services on topics such as consent, relationship and sexuality education, internet safety and child sexual exploitation.

From April 2019, Nexus has managed the 24 Hour Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline, which is funded by the Department of Health, Department of Justice and the Department for Communities. The purpose of the Helpline is to offer support, advice and referral for any person impacted by domestic and sexual abuse in Northern Ireland. The Helpline also offers support and advice to those concerned about victims, those with concerns as to whether abuse is occurring, and to professionals who may work with people impacted.