I Need Help
The national 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year:
📞 Call free on 0808 500 2222
💬 Visit the website to start a free online chat
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical attention, please call 999.
Other organisations you can contact
You can find your nearest Rape Crisis Centre and more information about rape and sexual abuse on the Rape Crisis England and Wales website.
The Survivors Trust runs a free, national helpline 7 days a week for people aged 16+.
They have a free, confidential helpline: 0808 801 0818 or text: 07860 022 956
The National Association of People Abused in Childhood has a free confidential support line: 0808 801 0331
Monday to Thursday: 10am – 9pm, Friday: 10am – 6pm
Galop provide emotional support, guidance and help for LGBT+ people aged 18+ who are experiencing or have experienced violence and abuse.
They provide a free helpline: 0800 999 5428, email support: help@galop.org.uk and webchat Monday – Friday
Sexual assault referral centre (SARC)
Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) offer medical, practical and emotional support 24/7 to anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. SARCs are located across the country and are here for everyone, regardless of when an incident happened. You can get help from a SARC regardless of whether you report to the police or not.
International Links for Support
If you are outside the UK you can find many support services with the Global Directory
The NO MORE Global Directory is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive international directory of domestic and sexual violence helplines, specialist support services, and resources for men, women, and those who identify as non-binary in almost every UN-recognized country and territory in the world.
The NO MORE Foundation created the site in partnership with the United Nations and the World Bank, and it serves as a global hub of information and resources for victims and their loved ones. This directory is the latest step in our efforts to create a world with NO MORE domestic and sexual violence.
