If you or someone you care about has experienced rape, sexual assault or domestic violence, there are confidential services available to support you.
Whether you are looking for emotional support, practical guidance, medical care, or specialist counselling, this page signposts trusted organisations across the UK, Ireland, the US, Australia, and New Zealand. It includes services for male and female survivors, and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
UK wide
The Survivors Trust has 120 member organisations across the UK & Ireland providing specialist support for women, men and children who have survived rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse.
England and Wales
The NHS provides comprehensive information on emotional, practical, and medical support and help after rape and sexual assault, including helplines, details about finding your nearest Sexual Assault Referral Centre and the confidential services provided there.
Rape Crisis for all survivors of rape and sexual abuse. They provide a 24/7 online support service and a 24/7 telephone support line: 📞 0808 500 2222 (24/7)
SurvivorsUK offers support for men, boys and non-binary people affected by sexual violence. Support is available online, on the telephone, or via WhatsApp or SMS text. Visit their website for times and numbers for each contact method.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) offers 24/7 support for women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse: 📞 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
Scotland
Rape Crisis Scotland provides support to anyone aged 13+ who has experienced rape, sexual violence or abuse, whether it happened recently or in the past. This includes people of all genders and sexualities: 📞 08088 01 03 02 📱 Text: 07537 410 027 or email support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline📞 0800 027 1234 or email helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
Wales
Live Fear Free Helpline is a Welsh Government provided service offering help and advice about violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Northern Ireland
Rape Crisis Northern Ireland or call 📞 0800 0246 991
Ireland
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre or call📞 1800 77 8888 (24/7)
United States
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
📞 800 656 4673 (24/7)
Australia
1800Respect is a national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
📞 1800 737 732 (24/7)
📱 Text: 0458 737 732
New Zealand
Victim Support NZ
📞 0800 842 846 (24/7)
Safe to Talk provides a Sexual Harm Helpline
📞 0800 044 334 (24/7)
📱 Text: 4334