Citizens Advice provides information and support on assault. They also operate the Equality Advisory Support Service discrimination helpline. Tel: 0808 800 0082.

Victim Support provide free and confidential support to help you deal with your experience, whether or not you report it. Tel: 0808 168 9111.

Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) are located across the country and available for everyone, regardless of gender, age, the type of incident, or when it happened. SARCs offer a range of services, including crisis care, medical and forensic examinations, emergency contraception and testing for STIs. They can also arrange access to an independent sexual assault advisor (ISVA), as well as referrals to mental health support and sexual violence support services.

Survivors UK (National) Information, support and counselling for men and boys who have experienced sexual assault. Helpline Web Chat available Monday – Sunday 12pm-8pm.

Galop is a charity that supports lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people affected by sexual and domestic violence.  They run a London based LGBT+ Hate Crime helpline open Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm Tel: 0207 7042040. The National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline is open Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm and Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 8:00pm Tel: 0800 999 5428. Whilst the online chat service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Rights of Women (England and Wales only) Free employment legal advice to women in England and Wales experiencing sexual harassment at work, including sexual assault. Tel: 020 7490 0152.

SARSAS provide support for people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.
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