Sex, Sexuality and Relationships
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Rape
The National Rape Crisis Helpline
The National Rape Crisis Helpline offers confidential support and information to women in England and Wales who have survived any form of sexual violence, no matter how long ago. Also provides immediate support to friends and family on how to support female survivors of sexual violence.
Helpline on 0808 802 9999 (12–2:30pm & 7–9:30pm daily)
www.rasasc.org.uk
Safeline provides support and counselling for survivors of sexual abuse or rape.
Phone: 0808 8005008 (General support)
0808 8005005 (Male support)
0808 8005007 (Young people support) www.safeline.org.uk
Rape Crisis Scotland provides confidential support for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. They can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres.
Phone: 0808 801 03 02
www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
NEXUS NI offer counselling to victims of rape, sexual violence and sexual abuse across Northern ireland aged 16 and over.
Phone: 028 9032 6803
www.nexusni.org
The All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline
The All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline is a confidential, freephone sign posting and information service for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.
Phone: 0808 80 10 800 (24 hours a day)
www.livefearfree.gov.wales
The Survivors Trust provide support and signposting for women, men and children who are survivors of rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse.
Phone: 0808 801 0818
www.thesurvivorstrust.org
Survivors UK provides information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused. A webchat is available: A counselling fee may apply.
Separation
If you, a friend, or family member, is going through a break-up, Sorting out Separation is here to give you the support and guidance you need.
Knowing what to do or where to turn to when you separate can be difficult. If you're a parent, you'll want to make sure you do what's right for your children. And if you're a friend or relative of someone going through a break up, you'll probably be looking for ways you can help. The Sorting out separation tool will help you work out what areas you need help with and find information on a range of issues such as parenting apart, housing, money and employment.
Sexual abuse
National Association for People Abused in Childhood
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood is a charity that offers support, advice and guidance to adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse.
Phone: 0800 085 3330
ChildLine is the UK’s free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk. Trained counsellors are there to provide comfort, support and advice about any problem that’s on your mind. Contact them 24 hours a day, every day, by phone on 0800 1111 or online at the ChildLine website. Calls are free from all existing networks – landline and mobile.
The NSPCC is a charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. They operate a free 24-hour helpline that provides help, advice and support to adults worried about a child.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Text: 88858
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
The Survivors Trust has over 130 member agencies based in the UK and Ireland which provide specialist support for women, men and children who are survivors of rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse. Contact them by emailing info@thesurvivorstrust.org, or visit the The Survivors Trust website.
Mankind is a charity that offers specialist support services in the South East of England to men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault at any time in their lives. They also offer support to family members or anyone affected by the sexual assault of males. You can contact them on 01273 510447, or log onto the Mankind website.
Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope round the clock, every single day of the year. They provide a safe place to talk where calls are completely confidential. Call 08457 90 90 90 or visit the Samaritans website.
SomeOne Cares offer free confidential counselling to anyone who have been effected from any form of abuse. They work with anyone from the age of 11years old, male and female, in the North East of England.
More information can be found at The SomeOne Cares website, by calling 0191 2578094 or emailing mail@someonecares.org.uk.
Sexual health
Marie Stopes International (MSI) is the UK's leading provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare services. They provide sexual health, abortion and vasectomy information, advice and care.
Sexuality and Gender
National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Domestic Violence
National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Domestic Violence helpline run by Galop, provides support to LGBT people suffering domestic abuse. You can contact them on 0800 999 5428 or visit the website www.galop.org.uk
Galop provides advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse. You can contact them on 0207 704 2040 or visit the website www.galop.org.uk
London Lesbian And Gay Switchboard
Lesbian and Gay Switchboard is a national charity. It aims to provide a 24 hour information and advice line. They support lesbians and gay men and their families and are open to anyone. You can contact them on 0300 330 0630 (7 days a week, 10am - 11pm) or visit the website.
Stonewall campaigns for lesbian, gay & bisexual equality at home, at school and at work. You can contact them on 08000 50 20 20 or visit the Stonewall website.
The Rainbow Project is a health organisation that works to improve the physical, mental & emotional health of gay, bisexual and non-heterosexual men in Northern Ireland. You can contact them on 028 9031 9030, or visit the website.
A London based support group for the parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Visit the Families Together London website.
Scotland's largest youth and community-based lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organization. It works to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBT youth and LGBT communities in Scotland.
LGBT Foundation offers a range of services, support and information to lesbian, gay and bi and transsexual communities.
Phone: 08453 30 30 30 (Daily 10am-10pm)
LGBT Unity Project is a support group for anyone who relates to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
Phone: 01792 346299 (Mon-Fri 6pm-9pm)
Mermaids is a support group for gender variant children and teenagers, and their families. Its members are parents and young people who have dealt with, or are dealing with gender identity issues.
Gendered Intelligence runs a range of youth groups in London, Leeds and Bristol for young trans, non-binary and questioning young people aged between 11 and 25. Their website also includes information and resources for families and an online discussion group.
The Beaumont Society is a national self help body run by and for those who cross-dress or are trans-sexual.
A membership fee applies.
Phone: 01582 412220
The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)
The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) offers information and on line resources to help improve the lives of trans people of all ages
Phone: 01372 801554
The Gender Trust helps adults throughout the United Kingdom who are Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric, Transgender, or those whose lives are affected by gender identity issues.
