• GP: helps you get tested for potential STDs, vaccinations, and also signposting.

 

• The Havens: helps those who have been raped or sexually assaulted in the past 12 months. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for an initial assessment. Provides forensic medical examination. Gives follow-up care including counselling, testing and treatments. 

  • https://www.thehavens.org.uk 

  • Phone: 020 3299 6900

  • Note: counselling service has a long waiting list. So, it might take a while for victims to receive emotional support. 

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• 999: when reporting matters to the authorities 

  • It is important to make the call as soon as possible as there is a seven-day window for evidence collection 

  • Make sure not to take a shower or wash the clothes you were wearing when the assault took place 

  • Preferably place individual items of clothing in separate, sealable clear plastic bags to preserve as much DNA evidence as possible

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• Sexual Assault Helplines 

  • National Rape Crisis Helepline 080 802 9999 (open from 12-2:30 pm and 7-9:30pm every day of the year)

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• Survivors UK: support for male identified victims of sexual violence

  • https://www.survivorsuk.org

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• Galop: LGBT+ anti-violence organization that proivides support for LGBT+ people who experienced sexual assault or violence

  • http://www.galop.org.uk/ 

  • http://www.galop.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/What-we-offer-Upload.pdf 

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• Samaritans: if you are having a severe mental health crisis or suicidal ideation, you can get emotional support by calling the Samaritans’ helpline

  • 116 123: phone call free of charge, offers support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.