Where can I get help after rape?

Seek medical help as soon as possible for any injuries and because you may be at risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

You can access essential sexual health care and emergency contraception for free at your local SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre), sexual health clinic, or local GP.

Find my nearest SARC

Find my nearest sexual health clinic

If you’d like to speak to someone right now, you can speak to a trained professional at any time through any one of these services:

Rape Crisis 0808 500 2222 rapecrisis.org.uk 24/7 support (16+) via phone or online chat

Samaritans 116 123 www.samaritans.org 24/7 support via phone

Shout 85258 giveusashout.org/get-help 24/7 support via text. Text ‘shout’ to the number above

If you don’t feel safe

If you feel yourself or someone else is in immediate danger, always call 999. Whether that be due to needing urgent medical attention, or because someone is trying to harm you or someone else around you.

If you are physically safe but need urgent mental health support have a read of our Serious Crisis page.

If you’re experiencing domestic abuse

You can speak to these services for non-judgmental support and to hear about the options available to you. If your safety is threatened in any way, always call 999.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 24/7 support via phone or online chat

Women’s Aid Live chat, resources, email and community forum

If you‘re under 16

In addition to the listed resources, this additional info might be helpful:

Childline offers free, confidential advice and support for children and young people. You can have a 1-2-1 counsellor chat online, or call them free on 0800 1111.

Kooth is a safe online place with support for young people.
You can create an account here