24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line

Did something sexual happen to you without your consent?

Or are you not sure?

No matter when or where it happened, we are here for you.
You can contact us at any time, day or night, all year round, on 0808 500 2222.

This service is for people aged 16 and over.

Call free on 0808 500 2222

This is not an emergency service.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical help, please call 999.

If you need an interpreter, please call us and let the person who answers know.

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Who can contact us?

We are a service for anyone aged 16 and over in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or any other form of sexual violence – at any point in their life.

This includes people of all genders who have experienced sexual violence or abuse, as well as anyone supporting them.

You can use this service if you do not have leave to remain in the UK or if your immigration status is not settled.

Information about the Support Line is available in 24 languages.

Në shqip | አማርኛ |بالعربية | বাংলা ভাষায় | 简体中文 | به زبان فارسی | Français | ગુજરાતીમાં | Italiano | Lietuvių | Polski | Português | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ | Română | Русский | Español | தமிழ் | Türkçe | Українською | اردو

Anyone who calls can ask to speak in another language. We will do our best to find you an interpreter through LanguageLine.

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Not sure what happened or whether it 'counts'?

This service is for you too. You are welcome to contact us even if you feel unsure or confused.

If something sexual happened to you that you did not want, or that you were not able to agree to - for example if you were unconscious, frightened, or a child - that is not okay.

All forms of sexual violence, abuse and harassment can affect people deeply and in many different ways — both at the time and later on.

We will never think you are wasting our time. We will never judge you.

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How can we help you?

Our trained team of specialists is here to listen to you, believe you, and answer any questions you might have.

We can also share information and resources that might help you to:

  • Better understand what happened.
  • Work out what you would like to do next – if anything.
  • Support you through difficult times, or when you feel like you cannot cope.
  • Find longer-term support, such as counselling or another type of therapy. Please be aware that waiting lists may apply.

How the conversation will go

What we talk about will be completely up to you. You do not have to share any details or information you are not comfortable sharing. The conversation will be private and stay between you and the person you are talking to, except in rare cases.

Please remember:

The blame for rape, sexual abuse and all other forms of sexual violence always lies with the people who carry it out – never the people it happens to.

How to contact us

You can either call 0808 500 2222 or start an online chat.

Both options are free and confidential.

You will have up to 40 minutes to talk to us.

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You are not alone

Our specialist operators are here to support you.

All of our operators:

Understand the many ways sexual violence, abuse and harassment can affect people.

Will listen to you and believe you.

Are real people – you will never be talking to a chatbot or an automated service.

You can speak to us anonymously. We cannot see your phone number or identify you. You do not have to give your name or any other personal information.

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Not ready to contact us yet?

You might want to try one of these options instead:

Are you supporting a victim or survivor?

We have information and resources below that can help you support them.