Rape Crisis England & Wales
Safety & Abuse Support · Charity · National service
Free 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line (0808 500 2222) and live chat for anyone aged 16 or over affected by rape, sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence, whenever it happened.
Rape Crisis England & Wales runs the free 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line on 0808 500 2222 and a live chat at 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk for anyone aged 16 or over who has experienced rape, sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence, whether recently or long ago. You do not need to report anything to the police to get support. A network of local Rape Crisis centres across England and Wales offers free specialist help, including counselling, group support and Independent Sexual Violence Advisers who can guide and support you through the police and court process if you choose to report. Children and young people are supported at member centres in most areas, and many centres support people of all genders.
Contact
Phone: 0808 500 2222
Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk
Opening hours: Support line and live chat: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Who it's for
Who they help: Adults, young people and children of all genders
Eligibility: Anyone aged 16+ in England or Wales affected by rape, sexual abuse or sexual violence; local centres also support children 0-17
Not suitable for: No specific exclusions — open to anyone in the UK who meets the eligibility criteria above.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/rape-crisis-england-wales