Safe to Talk - Coventry City Council's domestic abuse website

If someone is in immediate danger and their life is threatened, they should dial the Police on 999; if you are unable to talk, once connected to 999 press 55 and the police will attend. If it is not an emergency but you need help from the police, please call 101. For non-emergencies you can also report a crime online. 

• You believe you are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse 
• You are supporting someone you believe to be a victim  
• You are a child or young person being affected by domestic abuse  
• You are concerned you are abusive towards your partner, ex-partner, or towards a family member. 

If you are concerned about someone discovering you using this site please read this advice about covering your tracks.

Clicking the blue 'Exit Page' button, in the top right hand corner, will quickly take you to Google.  

This button will not disappear as you read down the page. 

This button will not delete the website from your internet history. If you are concerned about someone discovering you using this site please read this advice about covering your tracks. 

For more information about staying safe online visit: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/cover-your-tracks-online/ 

For support and self-referral requirements, manned by fully trained support workers.

• 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday
• 10am - 1pm Saturday - Sunday

The helpline will be closed Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 December (Christmas Day and Boxing Day) and Wednesday 1 January (New Year’s Day).

National helplines

• Women can call The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night.
• Men can call Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm), or visit the webchat at Men's Advice Line (Wednesday 10am to 11.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm)
• Men can also call ManKind on 0182 3334 244 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)