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Listings of help lines that are for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and, or rape. Many of them also offer one to one therapy and group therapy for survivors of sexual abuse.
 

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Abuse Not ( Dunfermline ~ Scotland )

4 Victoria St
Dunfermline
Fife
Monday to Thursday 10am to 5pm
Friday 10am to 4pm

We offer support to anyone over the age of 16, male or
female, who experienced sexual abuse in childhood. We also offer support to non-abusing parents, partners and others who support survivors. We offer one to one, group work when funds allow and we also offer an Outreach counselling service in the West Fife villages and in East Fife.
website www.abusenot.org.uk 


Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse (North East)

Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse (North East) 
2nd Floor Clayton Chambers 
59-61 Westgate Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 5SG
Tel 0191 221 1919
weekdays 10am to 6pm
email ASCANorthEast@aol.com


Basingstoke Rape & Sexual Abuse Crisis Centre

Tel 01256 840 244 
Tue, Wed, Thur 7pm - 9.30pm
e-mail
sue@brasacc.com 

Black Women’s Rape Action Project

PO Box 287
London
NW6 5QU
Tel: 020 7482 2496
Fax: 020 7209 4761
web site http://www.womenagainstrape.net/ 


Breaking Free

Breaking Free, Suite 21-25 Marshall House
124 Middleton Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 6RW
Tel: (Voice & Text) 020 8648 3500
fax: 020 8646 5794
support to women survivors of child sexual abuse


CARELINE

CARELINE
Tel  0181 514 1177 (LONDON)
Mon. to Fri. 10AM. to 4PM. and 7PM. to 10PM. 
For all adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Child Abuse Survivors Network

Child Abuse Survivors Network
Offer a counselling pack, a news letter, a local referral service and, for members of the mailing list, a pen friends service.
To receive the counselling pack and further details send an S.A.E. to 
Child abuse survivors network, PO Box 1, London, N1 7SN

Childline

Childline, London N1 0BR., Freepost 1111
 Tel 0800 1111
24hrs 365 days per year. 
(or for children in Care 0800 844-444 6pm to 10pm) 
Childline is a free confidential counselling service for children in the U.K. Will help point adults in the correct direction. Are able to link with authorities (with child's ok only) to protect a child. (please note, 0800 numbers will not show on UK land line telephones.
 website
http://www.childline.org.uk 

Choices for Women ~ Cambridge

Contact Jean, Lesley or Val.
7c Station Road, 
Cambridge CB1 2JB; 
Tel: 01223 314 438.
They offer a free and confidential counselling service for those whose lives are affected by child sexual abuse. There is a telephone helpline (01223 467 897) and support/self help groups for survivors and carers. Information/supervision group for workers and training on the effects of sexual abuse. There is a comprehensive library on the effects of child sexual abuse and recovery. All books, articles and videos are available on loan. The office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Women can refer themselves.


Colchester Rape Crisis Line

Colchester Rape Crisis Line, PO Box 548
Colchester, Essex, CO3 3JX

Helpline - 01206 769795
Wed. 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Sun. 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Or leave a message on the 24 hour answer phone.

CRCL is a confidential and non-judgmental support service for women and girls who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted either recently or in the past and could involve a stranger, friend or family member Reg Charity No. 802162
Email Admin at CRCL office@crcl.org.uk Email Support at CRCL support@crcl.org.uk Website http://www.crcl.org.uk/ 


Cornwall Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre

Area Health Office, The Leats, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AH

Offers one to one counselling, support and advocacy for men, women and children who have experienced sexual abuse or rape no matter how long ago. Also runs survivor groups from time to time. Ring for details.

Tel 01872 262 100,  Mon to Fri 9am-5pm
E-Mail Enquiries and Support help@crasac.co.uk


 Derby Rape Crisis Group

Derby Rape Crisis Group
PO Box 142 Derby DE1 2HF
Tel  01332 372 545
Monday: 10am - 12pm & 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm & 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday: 12.30pm - 2.30pm & 6pm - 8pm
Thursday: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Friday: 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
info@drcg.freeserve.co.uk 

Elder Abuse Response Line, U.K.

Phone: 0181 679 7074
Monday through Friday, line for reporting elder abuse and exploitation. English and Hindi speakers welcome.


Family Matters - Kent

Family Matters, Head Office, 5, Manor Road
Gravesend, Kent DA12 1AA
Tel: 01474 536661 
Our counselling, group therapy, outreach support and helpline services are resourced to respond to the needs of victims.
Web site http://www.charitynet.org/~family-matters/ 


Gay Switchboard UK

Gay Switchboard UK
 0171 837 7324 ( LONDON )
24Hrs 365 DAY PER YEAR.
Although a gay help line they keep details of related help lines within the U.K. Are very used to dealing with male rape. If you are gay you will find them helpful, if you are not gay you will still find that they will give you relevant tel. numbers that will be helpful, and will still do all they can to help if you wish.

Grimsby & Scunthorpe Rape Crisis

We offer a free confidential listening service to any female or male adult affected in any way by rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault or sexual harassment no matter how recent or long ago. Clients have the choice of talking to someone on the telephone or to a volunteer on a face to face basis.
Grimsby Help Line: (01472) 322111 on Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm or Wednesday 7pm to 9pm
Scunthorpe Help Line: (01724) 853953 on Monday and Thursday 7pm to 9pm
website
http://beehive.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=6822 

HEAL (Helping Everyone Abused Live) ~ Colchester ~ Essex

Tudor House, St Helen's Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TY

HEAL operates an informal and confidential support group with arts and crafts, and discussion groups, also offers advice and support for the partners and carers of abuse survivors.
The support centre is open to any adult survivor regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, creed or religion.
For further information, Tel: 01206 505560
Answer phone only outside of Heal opening hours.
Open: Tuesdays 10.30am-4.00pm, Thursdays 6.00pm-9.00pm
Saturdays 10.00am-1.00pm


Independent Care after Incestuous Relationship and Rape (ICAIRR) 

ICAIRR, Gatehouse, Whiteways, Great Chesterford,
Essex, CB10 1NX.

Tel 01799-530-520.
Support adults and children in their recovery, providing counselling and therapy sessions either in person or on a distant basis.


ISAS (Nottinghamshire)

85 Millgate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4UA
Help women and men over the age of 18 regardless of race, class, sexual orientation, disability and special needs. Telephone help and 1 to 1 Counselling
01636 610313
Tuesdays - 09.30am to 12.30pm, Fridays - 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Website http://www.isas85.fsnet.co.uk/ 


ISSUE

ISSUE - For parents of children who have been sexually abused.
ISSUE recognizes the trauma caused by sexual abuse, not only to the children, but also to those who care for children.
Offers support for the family from discovery to recovery.
Help line, 1-to-1 and group work where appropriate.
Tel (023)9258 2424 anytime.

Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project ~ Fife ~Scotland

29 Townsend Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1HB
01592 646644 Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Kingdom Abuse Survivors' Project offers free and confidential support services to adult male and female survivors of childhood sexual abuse, in Fife, Scotland.


  Life Centre ~ Chichester ~ West Sussex

PO Box 58, Chichester,
West Sussex, PO19 8UD

Thursday & Sunday 7:30-10pm on 01243 779196
Male and female rape / sexual abuse for people aged 18 and above. Also offer one to one (male counsellor available) and support group for friends & relatives of survivors of abuse.
info@lifecentre.uk.com 
Website http://www.lifecentre.uk.com 

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Young people aged from 10-18 years.
Tuesday & Wednesday 3:30-5:30pm and Thursday 12:30-2:30pm on 0800 2797273
sust@lifecentreuk.com
Support for Young people of both genders who have been raped / sexually abused. (We work within the guidelines of West Sussex Child Protection Policy). Face to face counselling is also offered and a support group for friends / relatives of survivors.


Lifeline

Lifeline, The Old Bakehouse, Main Road, Hulland Ward,
Ashbourn, Derbys, DE6 3EA
 
Tel.01262-674-505.
Help for Victims of violence, sexual abuse and incest. Offer support, advice and
counseling according to client's needs: one-to-one, by correspondence or by telephone.

London Women's Aid Society Domestic Abuse Helpline

Phone: 0171 392 3092
Free, 24-hour help line for domestic violence victims. Support and information, referrals to refuges, counselling, and services for children


Luton and Districts Rape Crisis Centre
(incl. the Sexual Abuse Helpline)

12 Oxford Road, Luton, LU1 3AX
Opening hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10 am - 4 p.m. 
Fri. 10 am - 2 p.m.
Office: 01582 733246
Helpline: 01582 733592
24 Hour Answerphone
Any male or female over the age of sixteen
Any victim who has suffered sexual abuse i.e. indecent assault, rape, child sexual abuse. etc. Telephone counselling. Face to face counselling. Family Counselling. Self Help/Support Groups (on a need basis only). 


M.A.S.A. Scotland (Mothers Against Sexual Abuse)

M.A.S.A. Scotland (Mothers Against Sexual Abuse)
44 Bathgate Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 1DU
Scotland.
Phone 0141 402 8349.
An organization which works with adult male survivors, their partners, and their families. Has a help line, one-to-one support, one-to-one
counselling


Muslim Women's Help Line

Unit 3, 1st Floor, GEC Estate, East Lane
Wembley HA9 7PX, U.K.
Hotline: 0181 904 8193/908 6715
Hotline for Muslim women and girls in the U.K. dealing with domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other problems


NAPAC
listing temp removed due to copyright abuse .

Nightline

Nightline - Various local numbers in university towns. Ring telephone operator for details. Run by students, Open night time (usually 8pm to 7am) during student term time. Mainly for students, in most University towns. Have good lists of local area groups etc. A cross between Samaritans and an information service. Will not usually turn you away if you are not a student, and they do not usually ask. Most have a choice of a male or female to talk to. They also have lists of local groups that run in their area, and are thus a good source of information for tracking down support groups.


Northern Ireland Women's Aid Society Domestic Abuse Helpline

Phone: 01232 33 1818
Free, 24-hour help line for domestic violence victims. Support and information, referrals to refuges, counselling, and services for children


Portsmouth Area Rape Crisis Service

PO Box 3, Portsmouth
A free and confidential counselling service is provided, by women and men (for women the service is provided by women only), for men and women who have been raped or sexually abused, regardless of how long ago the event took place. The service is available to men and women aged 17 years or over, in the Portsmouth, Havant, Petersfield, Fareham and Gosport areas.

Men's Crisis Line
023 9266 9516
Wednesday & Friday 19:00 - 22:00
(24-hour answerphone at all other times)
Women's Crisis Line
(023) 9266 9511
Wednesday & Friday 19:00 - 22:00
(24-hour answerphone at all other times)

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre - Guildford - Surrey

Tel: 01483 546400 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm, every night except Saturday.

A confidential telephone helpline for anyone (16+), male or female, who has been raped and/or sexually abused. One-to-one support is available, by appointment, at the centre in Guildford. A donation is requested, no matter how small, for this one-to-one service


Rape and Sexual Violence Project - Birmingham

PO Box 9558, Birmingham, B4 7QE
Tel 0121 233 3818
A charity supporting female and male survivors of rape, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse: offering information, telephone support and face to face counselling (7 days per week). Both male and female counsellors available


Rape Crisis Federation Wales and England

Rape Crisis Federation for details of all affiliated rape crisis centres in the UK. If you are looking for details of your local rape crisis line the links below are the place to look.
Text list http://www.rapecrisis.co.uk/aboutgroups.htm 
Location on UK map http://www.rapecrisis.co.uk/ukgroups.htm
 


Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre
 Warrington & St Helens ~ Cheshire and Merseyside

PO Box 35
Warrington
WA1 1EH
Helpline Tel.  01925 245444 Mon and Thur 6.30 to 8.30pm
Office Tel.  01925 245445 Mon to Fri.
service is free and offers support and counselling to men, women and young people who have been affected by any from of sexual violence. We also offer support to non abusing family members or partners.
website http://www.www.rapecentre.com 


Relate 

Relate - See yellow pages for local details. Can help if your past is causing problems with your relationships, or lack of them. Several run survivor groups though usually mixed sex (mainly female). May have details of other local groups etc, so may well know what groups are running in your local area.


The Havens  - London

(20) 7346 1599 between 8:30am and 5pm Monday to Friday
The Haven - Camberwell, King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Anyone living in south east London who has been sexually assaulted is welcome at The Haven. We provide our services especially for the men, women and children living in Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark and Sutton.
Medical help and advice; counseling; practical and emotional support.
Web page http://www.thehavens.org.uk/  and 

http://www.met.police.uk/sapphire/sapphire_sexualassault.htm 
* Link updated Aug 2006


SAFE

PO Box 1557, Salisbury SP1 2TP

01722 410889

Times of help line vary, please call for recorded details of opening times.) National helpline for people who have been abused in a ritual setting. Offers support and information.


Safeline Warwickshire

Safeline Warwickshire, 
01926 496911
(help line - mainly Mon, Wed & Fri eve but often other times - ansafone gives next weeks times) 
01926 408315 (office - often someone there to talk to)
run by counsellors and offering free services to both male & female adult survivors of sexual abuse

http://www.safelinewarwick.co.uk/ 


SHE - SURVIVORS HELPING EACH OTHER

(updated 07th may 04)
PO Box 6743, Newark, NG24 4WT.
Tel  01636 611107
Self help group, creative group, social activities, newsletter, fund raising, new 1:1 befriending scheme.
Although groupwork etc only for women membership open to partners/supporters newsletter articles and artwork welcomed from male survivors.
website http://www.sheuk.org 


South Essex Rape & Incest Crisis Centre

Telephone Helpline - 01375 380609
Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thursdays 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am - 1:00pm
Answerphone at all other times
. See website for full details http://www.thurrock-community.org.uk/sericc/counselling.htm 


Southampton Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service

PO Box 50. Southampton. SO15 2QX 
telephone 023 8063 6313 
Sun & Mon 7 -10pm. Tue 10am - 1pm . Thur 1 - 4pm 
We offer a face to face counselling service to any male or female, aged 12 or over, who has experienced rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. Counselling can be arranged by calling us on the helpline number above. All counselling is completely free of charge and can be short or long - term as appropriate. We are able to provide a Punjabi speaking counsellor and a counsellor who is also a qualified signer.
Website http://www.southamptonrapecrisis.org.uk/ 


Survivors West Yorkshire

Survivors West Yorkshire, C/o Bradford CVS
19/25 Sunbridge Road, Bradford 
Help Line ( Voice Mail 07950 263 975 ) Aim to return calls within 24 hrs
Deliver support services to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse their partners and supporters regardless of gender. Via the provision of workshops, user led self help projects, information and support across west Yorkshire. Monthly mixed gender self help group. Group workshops running once or twice a year.
Website:
www.survivorswestyorkshire.org.uk 


SupportLine ~ Ilford ~ Essex

PO Box 1596 Ilford Essex IG1 3FW

Give emotional support on all survivor issues, also depression, anxiety, We also keep database covering UK of counsellors and support groups.  We are open minimum of 20 hours per week. Due to lack of funding we cannot give set times but the opening hours for next opening time are given each day on answer machine.

Provide emotional support via telephone helpline 020 8554 9004. we can also provide support via email on info@supportline.org.uk and by post. Our service is particularly aimed at those who are isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse. It is open to children, young people and adults. We cover UK and have database of counsellors and support groups. Also telephone befriending.

website www.supportline.org.uk 


Voice UK

Voice UK, PO Box 238, Derby, DE1 9JN.

Work as a support and action group for people with learning disabilities who have been abused.


Woman's Aid Foundation of England, Scotland and Ireland.

Woman's Aid Foundation of England, Scotland and Ireland.
PO Box 391, Bristol, BS99 7WS
Help lines are :- 0345-023-468 in England,
0131-221-0401 in Scotland,
01232-331-818 in Northern Ireland

For confidential help and support for woman experiencing violence in the home, and 214 local refuge projects


Women Against Rape ~ London

King’s Cross Women’s Centre
71 Tonbridge Street
London
WC1H 9DZ
020 7837 7509
Counselling, legal advice and support for women and girls who have been raped/sexually assaulted


 

 

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