Support from specialist services

In an emergency, call 999. Following a Rape or Sexual Assault,  can provide immediate key advice on 0800 148 88 88, any day and at any time.

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Support for domestic abuse and coercive control

Support for domestic abuse and coercive control

Women's Aid

 - has live chat and an online forum

Local support is grouped around your closest 杏吧原创 Campus.

Argyll and SAMS (Oban)

Inverness

North Highland

Moray 

  • Moray Women’s Aid () 
  • 01343 548549

Orkney 

West Highland

  •  
  • 01397 705734 
  • lwa@lochaberwomensaid.org 

Perth 

  •  
  • 01738 639043 (Mon-Fri 10-3:30)

HTC (Dingwall) and SMO (Isle of Skye)

  •  
  • 01349 863568 (Dingwall/Ross-shire) 
  • 01478 613365 (Skye/SMO) 

Shetland

  •  
  • 01595 692070 

Outer Hebrides

  •  
  • 01851 704750 

 

  • All genders & sexualities 
  • Call 0800 0271234 (24-7) 
  • Text/Whatsapp 07401288595
  • helpline@sdafmh.org.uk 
  • Webchat 
  • BSL and interpreting services available 

 (National Domestic Abuse Helpline - women only) 

  • 0808 2000 247 (24/7) 
  • Live Chat Mon-Fri 3-10 
  • BSL Service Mon-Fri 10-6 
  •  

 (Abused Men in Scotland) 

  • 03300 949395 (Mon-Fri 9-4) 

 

  • 0808 8010327 (Mon-Fri 10-8) 
  • Webchat Wednesdays 
  • info@mensadviceline.org.uk 
  • Interpreters and Next Generation Text Service available

 (National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline) 

  • 08009995428 (Mon-Fri 10-5/8) 
  • help@galop.org.uk 
  • Webchat Wed-Thurs 5-8 
  • Translation Available 
  • Hate Crime and Conversion Therapy Survivors support also available

  (Muslim & BME Women in Scotland)

  • 0808 801 0301 (Mon-Fri 10-4) 
  • Webchat 
  • Translation Available including Arabic, Punjabi and Urdu 
  • Covers Domestic Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Mental Health, Hate Crime, and more

 (Polish Women in UK)

  • 0300 365 1700

  • Helps those leaving unsafe situations find temporary fostering placements for their dog. This is a free service, and they cover the cost of your dog’s food, veterinary care, and any toys or treats
  • In Scotland, call 0808 169 4315
  • Or email freedomproject@dogstrust.org.uk

Support for rape and sexual abuse/violence

Support for rape and sexual abuse/violence

Rape crisis and sexual assault services

You may also be interested in learning about the SARCS service and forensic medical examinations.

Local support is grouped around your closest 杏吧原创 Campus.

Argyll and SAMS (Oban)

Inverness, North Highland, West Highland, SMO (Skye), and HTC (Dingwall)

  •  
  • 03330 066909 (Mon/Wed/Fri AM, Tue/Thur PM) 
  • 07451288080 Textline 
  • support@rasash.org.uk 

Moray

Orkney

Outer Hebrides

  •  
  • 01851 709965 (Mon-Fri 10-4) 

Perth

Shetland

 

  • For male and non-binary rape/sexual abuse survivors
  • Webchat (Everyday, 12-8) 
  • Textline 020 33221860 

SARCS & Forensic Medical Examinations

  • SARCS centres are available throughout Scotland and near most 杏吧原创 campuses, and can offer you a  (FME). This is best carried out within 7 days of a rape or sexual assault. A healthcare professional will listen to you and work in a trauma-informed way to collect evidence, with your consent, that may assist an investigation if you later choose to report to the police. Whilst you are there, they can also discuss other needs, referrals, and support with you
  • Evidence can be kept securely by the centre for 26 months after your appointment - giving you time to decide if you would like to report to the police or not
  • In Scotland, call for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0800 148 88 88

Support for other forms of GBV

Support for other forms of GBV
  • All genders & sexualities
  • Scotland-wide (rest of UK, and European services also available)
  • For victims of any crime including stalking and hate crime
  • 0800 160 1985 (Mon-Fri 8-8)
  • Webchat Mon-Fri 8-8, and Sat 9-1
  • In-person support may be available, as well as supported visits to courts

(Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline)
  • All genders & sexualities
  • UK-wide
  • Exploitation, including sexual exploitation and trafficking
  • 08000 121 700 (24/7)
  • Online reporting form available
  • Translation services available

(Suzy Lamplugh Trust)
  • All genders & sexualities
  • UK-wide
  • Stalking
  • 0808 8020300 (Mon-Fri 9:30-4, and until 8pm Wed)
  • Contact form available

  • All genders & sexualities
  • UK-wide
  • Intimate image abuse, sextortion/blackmail, 鈥渞evenge porn鈥�
  • Also supports sex-workers subject to intimate image abuse

  • UK-wide
  • Female Genital Mutilation

 

  • Scotland-wide advice, with other services specific to Edinburgh & surrounding areas
  • BME women
  • FGM, honour-based violence, forced marriage, and domestic abuse
  • 0131 475 2399 (Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri 9:30-4, Tues 1-4)
  • Staff speak a range of languages, plus have access to interpreters.

  • Scotland
  • Provides online booklets and safety planning for those involved in the sex industry 
  • Online resources only

  • National Association for People Abused in Childhood (UK)
  • 0808 801 0331 (Mon-Thur 10-9, Fri 10-6)
  • support@napac.org.uk

Support if you are not in the UK

Support if you are not in the UK

  • A database of GBV support & telephone support in every country, translated where possible

  • Rape Crisis UK does not have centres abroad, however  explains what you can do and lists  support networks in USA, Australia, and Europe. They also explain the  Rape & Sexual Assault in various countries.

  • Can assist if you are a British national travelling or studying abroad

  • Provide support guides, and an interactive map of Victim Support agencies across Europe