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Edinburgh Women’s Aid

Verified

Confidential domestic abuse support for women and children in Edinburgh, including crisis help and refuge.

Browse Domestic Abuse
Free
Self-refer

If you are living with abuse or fear, what is happening is not your fault. You deserve to be safe, listened to and supported in whatever next step feels possible for you.

About this service

Edinburgh Women’s Aid is provided by Edinburgh Women's Aid for people in Edinburgh. Confidential domestic abuse support for women and children in Edinburgh, including crisis help and refuge. They help with safety planning, crisis support, refuge access, emotional support, legal options and community-based recovery support. The service can also help women connect with wider agencies and practical support when abuse affects housing, finances or wellbeing. It may be especially helpful for women and children in Edinburgh affected by domestic abuse.. Support is available both online and in person. People can usually contact the service directly to ask what help is available and how to get started. If you are unsure whether it is the right fit, the service can explain what it offers, who it is for and what the next step may look like.

How they can help you

They help with safety planning, crisis support, refuge access, emotional support, legal options and community-based recovery support. The service can also help women connect with wider agencies and practical support when abuse affects housing, finances or wellbeing.

Who it's for

Women and children in Edinburgh affected by domestic abuse.

Eligibility

Women and children in Edinburgh experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse.

Getting support

Eligibility
Women and children in Edinburgh experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse.
How support is available
Online and in person
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Trust and updates

Verification status: Verified

Last verified: September 15, 2026

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Verification source: Edinburgh Women’s Aid

Verification notes: Verified helpline, service types and crisis support information from the charity service page on 2026-09-15.

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