NHS inform
NHS Inform can direct you to services within your area including the police, medical services and support services. NHS Inform also offer an online chat service so you can speak with someone and be directed to the correct support.
Where to find support if you've been raped or sexually assaulted (nhsinform.scot)
Archway (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)
Archway can provide physical examination in a sensitive way for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. You can also discuss with them the process and what may be involved with a physical examination and why It may be important.
Address: 6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow, G3 7NB
Website: Archway Homepage | Archway Glasgow
Telephone: 0141 211 8175
Rape Crisis Glasgow
Rape Crisis Glasgow provides a free and confidential support service to women and girls who have experienced rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse.
The service offers:
- A free telephone helpline which is open seven days a week
- An instant message facility
- Email support
- Face-to-face support with trained support workers
- Group support
- A drop-in service
- Evening and weekend appointments
Address: Rape Crisis Centre, 5th Floor, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LG
Website: www.rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk
Helpline: 08088000014
Email: support@rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk
Rape Crisis Scotland
Rape Crisis Scotland provides crisis support for anyone in Scotland affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives. They also provide the Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline. The Helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone or email. The service is available to women and men affected by sexual violence. The helpline can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services if you need longer-term support.
Freephone: 08088 01 03 02 Text: 07537 410 027 available all week 5pm – midnight
Website: glasgowclyderapecrisis.org.uk
Email: support@rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk
Deaf and hard of hearing: https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/help-deaf/
Scottish Women’s Rights Centre
Free, confidential specialist legal advice and advocacy service for women who have been affected by violence or abuse in Scotland. The centre runs a helpline, solicitor surgeries and has a variety of information resources on its website summarising legal rights and options, plus the ‘Follow-It’ app for recording instances of stalking. The Centre may be also able to provide legal representation in some situations.
Survivors UK
Help for boys and men who have been raped or sexually abused.
Web chat: Survivors UK
Speak Out Scotland
Help for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Telephone: +44 07488 399917
Telephone: +44 (0) 141 330 5360
Email: advice@src.gla.ac.uk
Website: www.speakoutscotland.org
Scottish Women’s Aid
Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. Scottish Women’s Aid is the national office of the Women’s Aid network and there are 36 local Women’s Aid branches in Scotland.
Telephone: 0800 027 1234
Website: womensaid.scot
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (free, 24hrs)
Website: https://sdafmh.org.uk/
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre
A range of support services specifically tailored to Muslim women.
Website: Amina Muslim Women Resource Centre
Helpline: 0808 801 0301
FearFree
Support for people experiencing domestic abuse in certain areas of Scotland, who identify as men, or LGBTQ+
Website: fearfree.scot
Email: fearfreeinfo@sacro.org.uk
Moira Anderson Foundation
This service provides support for people (both children and adult) who are impacted by childhood sexual abuse. They provide counselling and therapeutic support (integrative therapy, play/creative therapy, art therapy, youth counselling, thought field therapy, timeline therapy, hypno-psychotherapy, complementary therapies). They also offer other support including a weekly “Pop In” service, fortnightly Women’s Groups, and a fortnightly support group for parents. The service is based in Airdrie but also has a hub in Glasgow and offers some services here.
Address: 3 Mavisbank Street, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, ML6 0JA.
Telephone: 01236 602890, 07833 248178
Website: https://www.moiraanderson.org/
Email: info@moiraanderson.org
SAY Women
SAY Women offers safe semi-supported accommodation and emotional support for young women aged 16 to 25 who are survivors of sexual abuse, rape, or sexual assault and who are homeless, or threatened with homelessness.
Address: 3rd Floor, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LG.
Telephone: 0141 552 5803
Website: https://www.say-women.co.uk/
Email: enquiries@say-women.co.uk
Wellbeing Scotland
Wellbeing Scotland are an organisation who offer free, open-ended counselling for survivors of childhood abuse. Any student with a history of childhood abuse can self-refer to their service. They also offer other support options including groupwork, advocacy, and befriending.
Telephone: 01324 630 100
Website: https://www.wellbeingscotland.org/
Email: info@wellbeingscotland.org
Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support offers free and confidential support to victims of crime in Scotland. They can provide information, emotional support, and practical assistance to help people affected by crime. They can also offer specific court services (court familiarisation visits, information on special measures, help with victim statements etc.).
Helpline: 0800 160 1985 (Mon to Fri – 8am to 8pm)
Website: https://victimsupport.scot/