24/7 national SUPPORT LINE & LIVE CHAT
This is not an emergency service, If you are in danger or need urgent medical help, call 999.
Speak or chat with a specialist – any time, every day. on 0808 500 2222
If you’d prefer not to call, you can chat with a specialist online using the free Live
The 24/7 Support Line is open to all callers who are:
16 years or older
Any gender
Living in England or Wales
Survivors of rape or any form of sexual violence
Supporting a survivor of rape of sexual violence
what is the national 24-7 supportline?
Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) works in partnership with Rape Crisis England and Wales, Lincolnshire Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Services and Arch Teesside, to provide the nation’s 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.
The Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line workers are there to listen and offer you emotional support for up to 45 minutes by chat or 40 minutes by phone. You can privately and safely talk about what happened to you, how you feel, and any difficulties you are facing.
You can also learn more about other services that may support survivors in your local area, such as: Rape Crisis centres or Sexual assault referral centres.
They can also help you start the process of reporting to the police if that is something you are considering.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding policies mean that we may need to share some of the information you provide if we are concerned for the safety of a child or adult at risk.
For more information about safeguarding, please see the Support Line FAQs.