If this work has brought up difficult feelings, the organisations below offer free, confidential support. You do not have to be in crisis to reach out — they are there for anyone affected, whenever you need them.
In immediate danger? Call 999 in the UK, or your local emergency number.
Free, confidential 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress.
Call 116 123
Visit website →National Association for People Abused in Childhood. Support line for adult survivors.
Call 0808 801 0331 (Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–6pm)
Visit website →UK-wide umbrella of specialist services for survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
Call 08088 010 818
Visit website →24/7 support line for anyone affected by rape, sexual abuse or any other form of sexual violence.
Call 0808 500 2222
Visit website →For adults worried about a child, or about non-recent abuse they experienced as a child.
Call 0808 800 5000
Visit website →Free, confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK.
Call 0800 1111
Visit website →Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. 24/7 hotline and online chat.
Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Visit website →International support for men who have experienced unwanted or abusive sexual experiences. Free online chat.
Visit website →24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Call 13 11 14
Visit website →24/7 bilingual crisis support across Canada.
Call 1-833-456-4566
Visit website →Directory of emotional-support helplines in countries around the world.
Visit website →We are not affiliated with the organisations listed and cannot guarantee the availability of any helpline. If a number has changed, please refer to the organisation's website.