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
Mid, West & South Wales — sexual violence support
Wales-based specialist charity providing free, confidential counselling, ISVA support, pre-court support, and SARC services (24/7 medical & forensic care) for survivors of rape and sexual abuse — children, young people and adults of all genders. Areas covered include Merthyr Tydfil (head office), Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend, Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Cardiff, Newport and Risca, with virtual support available across other parts of Wales. BSL counselling available.
Cyfannol Women’s Aid
South-East Wales (Gwent) — sexual violence & domestic abuse
Trauma-informed, person-led specialist support for survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse across Gwent (Torfaen, Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire). Counselling, ISVA, group support and refuge services. For 24/7 access, call the Live Fear Free helpline (0808 80 10 800) and ask to be referred to Cyfannol.
Calan DVS
South & West Wales — sexual violence & domestic abuse
Specialist support for survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse across Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and surrounding areas. Free counselling, ISVA/IDVA support, group work and refuge services for all genders. Out of hours, call the Live Fear Free helpline (0808 80 10 800).
RASASC North Wales
North Wales — counselling & ISVA for survivors aged 3+
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre North Wales — free, confidential specialist counselling, ISVA support and information for anyone aged 3 and over who has experienced sexual violence or abuse, recent or historic. Covers Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham.
Stepping Stones North Wales
North Wales — adult survivors of child sexual abuse
BACP-registered professional counselling for adult survivors (18+) of childhood sexual abuse — individual counselling, ISVA support, art therapy, education classes and family support. Free of charge. Covers the six counties of North Wales. Self-referral welcome.
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.
Into The Light
London · non-recent childhood sexual abuse (18+)
London-based specialist service offering one-to-one counselling, psycho-educational group courses, women’s groups, workshops, information and resources to people of all genders who were sexually abused as a child or young person. Also offers workshops for partners, family and counsellors supporting survivors, and trauma-informed training for community groups and services. Face-to-face in London and online across the UK. For adults 18+. Member of The Survivors Trust. Contact by email at info@intothelight.org.uk.
SupportLine
Confidential emotional support helpline
Confidential UK helpline for children, young adults and adults who are isolated, vulnerable, or affected by abuse, sexual violence, domestic violence, bullying, relationship or mental-health difficulties. Registered charity. Also reachable by email and post if the phone is not right for you.