Want to talk?
If something sexual happened to you without your consent – or you're not sure – you can talk to us. No matter when it happened.
Our 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
How can contacting us help?
Our Support Line is staffed by trained specialists who are there to listen to you, believe you and answer any questions that you have.
For lots of people who have experienced sexual violence, abuse or harassment, talking to someone about what happened is an important step. And sometimes it can feel easier to talk to someone who doesn’t know you.
⚠️ Our Support Line is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical help, please call 999.
Can I talk to you in a language other than English?
In most cases, yes. Anyone who calls the Support Line on the phone can ask to speak to us in a different language. We will then try to find you an interpreter via the interpreting service LanguageLine.
We will need you to stay on the phone while we do this. It is not currently possible for us to call you back once we have found an interpreter, or to book interpreters in advance.
Interpreters are usually available straight away but this is not guaranteed. If an interpreter for your requested language is not available, we will ask you to call back another time.
❗ Unfortunately, we can't currently offer support in other languages on our online chat service.
A free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence.