SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS
Free, confidential help across the UK.
Choose the topic that fits best — sexual violence services on one tab, domestic abuse on the other. Tap to call or visit a website.
Free, confidential UK services for anyone affected by rape or sexual violence — you don’t need to have reported to access any of these.
Emergency Services
If you are in immediate danger
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger or have just been assaulted. If you cannot speak, press 55 when prompted on a mobile to alert the operator silently.
Police Non-Emergency
Report or seek advice (non-urgent)
Call 101 to report an offence that is not happening now, or to speak to your local police force for advice.
Rape Crisis England & Wales
24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line
Free, confidential specialist support for anyone aged 16+ who has experienced rape, sexual assault or any form of sexual violence at any point in their life. Live chat also available.
New Pathways
Sexual violence support across Wales
Wales-based charity providing free, confidential counselling, ISVA support, and SARC services for survivors of rape and sexual abuse — children, young people and adults of all genders.
The Survivors Trust
Helpline for all survivors
Umbrella agency for specialist rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse support services across the UK and Ireland. Free helpline for adult survivors of any age, gender or background.
Victim Support
Help for victims of any crime
Independent national charity offering free, confidential support to anyone affected by crime — whether or not it has been reported and however long ago it happened.
Samaritans
Someone to talk to, anytime
Free, confidential listening service for anyone struggling to cope or in emotional distress. You don't have to be suicidal to call.
SARCs (Sexual Assault Referral Centres)
Medical care & forensic services
SARCs provide free medical care, emotional support, and forensic examination after sexual assault — whether or not you decide to report to the police. Find your nearest SARC on the NHS website.
Galop
LGBT+ anti-abuse charity
Specialist support for LGBT+ people who have experienced sexual violence, domestic abuse, hate crime, or so-called "conversion" therapy.
Safeline
Support for men, women and young people
National helpline supporting survivors of sexual abuse and rape, including a dedicated men's helpline and young people's service.
SurvivorsUK
For male survivors of sexual violence
National UK charity supporting boys, men and non-binary people who have experienced any kind of sexual violence — recent or historic. Free web chat, SMS and WhatsApp support, plus specialist ISVA and counselling services.