Sexual Assault and Consent Directory

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Support

Birmingham LGBT Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy Service

Provides a welcoming, easily accessible, and client centered service. They provide genuine, non-judgemental, approachable, and professional specialised LGBT Independent Sexual Violence Advocates who will ensure that your views, opinions, wishes, and feelings are respected and listened to by all agencies and people involved.

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: 0121 643 0821
• Website: https://blgbt.org/services/support-services/sexual-violence/

Galop

Specialises in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crimes, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. They are a service run by LGBTQ+ people, for LGBTQ+ people, and the needs of the LGBTQ+ community are at the centre of what they do.

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: 0800 999 5428
• Website: https://www.galop.org.uk/about

LGBT Foundation

LGBT Foundation's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) can provide support and information to people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.

• Phone number: 0345 3 30 30 30
• Referral form: https://form.jotform.com/220724674758061
• Website: https://lgbt.foundation/help/lgbtq-independent-sexual-violence-advisor/

Loving Me

Supports trans and non-binary survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Offers a Monday to Friday helpline and email support. Provides high quality support by trained specialists who understand the specific needs of the trans community as well as abuse and are a by-and-for service. Service is user-led and they also support people affected by honour-based violence and forced marriage.

• Email: [email protected] 
• Helpline: 07902 478958
• Website: https://www.lovingme.uk/contact-us/

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Helps women and children to overcome the physical, emotional, financial, and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives. A freephone, 24-hour National domestic abuse helpline for survivors by domestic violence charity Refuge.

• Phone number: 020 7395 7700
• Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

RISE

A Sussex-based charity that supports people affected by domestic abuse and violence. A feminist, women-led and centered domestic violence and abuse charity that has worked for 30+ years to end all forms of violence and abuse against women, their families, and those identifying as LGBTQ+.

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: 01273 622 822
• Website: https://riseuk.org.uk/

Switchboard

The LGBTQ+ helpline is available 10am-10pm, 365 days a year.  

• Email: [email protected] 
• Phone number: 0800 0119100
• Website: https://www.switchboard.lgbt/

The Bridgeway

Offers free, confidential healthcare and compassionate support to anyone in Cumbria that has experienced sexual assault or rape in their lifetime.

• Phone number: 0330 223 0099
• Website: https://thebridgeway.org.uk/

The Havens

A network of specialist sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) located across London and open 24/7.

• Phone number: 020 3299 6900
• Website: https://thehavens.org.uk/about-us/

The Survivors Trust

A national membership organisation supporting specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the voluntary sector. They have over 120 member organisations throughout the UK and Ireland who provide specialist support services to over 100,000 survivors each year.

• Email: [email protected]
• Helpline: 0808 801 0818 (call) / 07860 022 956 (text)
• Website: https://thesurvivorstrust.org/

Women's Aid

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation they provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.

• Phone number: 0800 2000 247
• Website: https://womensaid.org.uk/

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Healthcare

Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (CRASAC)

Provides support for adults and children who have been impacted directly or indirectly by sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives. This includes online abuse and exploitation. Their aim is to address the trauma and injustice of sexual abuse through specialist advocacy, counseling, and psychotherapy, training, and prevention services.

• Phone number: 02476 277 777
• Website: https://www.crasac.org.uk/

Horizon SARC

Offers free, confidential healthcare, and compassionate support in Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton (West Midlands) to adults and young people aged 16 and 17 who have experienced sexual assault, including rape. You can book an appointment and attend SARC without police involvement. This option allows you to receive important healthcare and have evidence collected without reporting it to the police.

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: 0330 223 0099
• Website: https://horizonsarc.org.uk/

RSVP

Support people who have been subjected to sexual violence and abuse to thrive and enjoy a future of hope and confidence. The free service is for people who have been subjected to sexual violence and abuse. They support children and adults, and people of all genders in Birmingham and Solihull.

• Email: [email protected] 
• Phone number: 0121 643 0301
• Website: https://rsvporg.co.uk/

Safeline

Provides free support and counseling for survivors of sexual abuse or rape. They support everyone regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation.

• Address: 6a New Street, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4RX
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: 01926 402 498
• National Male Survivor Helpline: 0808 800 5005
• Website: https://safeline.org.uk/

Organisations

IDAS

A specialist charity with many years of experience of supporting and accommodating victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

• Email: [email protected] 
• Phone number: 0300 110 110 (North Yorkshire & Barnsley) / 0808 808 2241 (Sheffield)
• Website: https://idas.org.uk/

Karma Nirvana

Established in 1993 as the first specialist charity for victims and survivors. They are committed to ending honour-based abuse in the UK.

• Phone number: 0800 5999 247
• Contact form: https://karmanirvana.org.uk/about/contact-us/
• Website: https://karmanirvana.org.uk

Organisations For Those Who Identify As A Man

Mankind

Has a clinical team who are all qualified practitioners with extensive experience of working with men who have had unwanted sexual experiences.

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: 01273 911680
• Website: https://mkcharity.org/

Male Survivors Partnership

Has a helpline, online support, and resources for men and boys who are survivors of sexual violence.

• Address: 1 Brunswick Road, Hove, BN3 6LP
• Contact form: https://malesurvivor.co.uk/contact-us/

Respect

Supports male victims/survivors of domestic abuse. Men's Advice Line is run by a team of friendly advisors who will listen and believe you. Their team are available to offer you non-judgemental support, practical advice, and information. Their focus is to increase the safety of men experiencing domestic abuse (and the safety of any children) by providing confidential support.

• Phone number: 0808 8010327
• Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/

Survivors UK

Works to ensure every boy, man, and non-binary person in the UK has access to the support they need to navigate the impact of sexual violence and begin their journey of recovery.

• Address: 8 Hepscott Road, Hackney Wick, London E9 5HB
• Email: [email protected] 
• Phone number (calls): 0808 801 0332
• Text line number:  0786 003 1252
• Website: https://www.survivorsuk.org/