Abuse can happen to anyone regardless of gender or age. It can be physical, verbal, emotional, coercive or sexual. Abuse occurs when someone does something to you or makes you feel/act a certain way in which can cause you any kind of harm. If you or anyone you know is in a situation like this, you need to get help as soon as possible! Help and support in Forth Valley are widely available and below are some contact details for anyone requiring advice and support.
National Helpline 0808 2000247
Stirling Woman's Aid 0178 6470897
Falkirk & District Woman's Aid 01324 635661
Clackmannanshire Woman's Aid 01259 721407
Central Scotland Police Domestic Abuse Unit 01324 574905
Central Scotland Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Center 01786 471771
Support services for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
ALLOA 01259 729981
STIRLING 01786 448504
FALKIRK 01324 630100
AMIS (Abused Men In Scotland) 03300 949395