SupportLine provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse. SupportLine is a member of the Helplines Association. SupportLine also provides support by email and post.

Domestic Abuse is something which can effect confidence and self esteem, lead to feelings of despair, depression, anxiety, entrapment, and in some situations can lead to feelings of being controlled, isolated from family and friends, constantly watched, and can also lead to lives being taken.

 When we think about Domestic Abuse we often automatically think of abuse between partners but it is important also for us all to recognise that abuse could be between siblings, children abusing their parents and parents abusing their children and abuse by professional workers such as carers, support workers who are looking after vulnerable people.