External support services

Archway

Archway is a specialist sexual assault referral centre based in Glasgow. They offer sensitive support, physical examination and counselling from experts experienced in helping those who have been raped or sexually assaulted.

You will be supported to choose which services you wish to access. You do not have to talk to the police if you don't want to. Archway can provide emergency contraception, test for pregnancy and refer you for sexual health screening if you wish.

Website: Archway
Telephone: 0141 211 8175

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 helpline can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services if you need longer-term support.

Website: Rape Crisis Scotland
Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Freephone: 08088 01 03 02 (deaf and hard of hearing: +44 (0) 141 353 3091), available all week 1800 – 2400

Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis

Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis 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 each Wednesday
  • Evening and weekend appointments

Website: Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis
Helpline: 08088 00 00 14
Email: support@rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk

Address:
Rape Crisis Centre
5th Floor
30 Bell Street
Glasgow, G1 1LG

South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre (Dumfries)

South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre provides support to women, men and children.
The service offers:

  • Advocacy
  • Emotional Support
  • Group work in educational/community settings around the prevention of sexual violence.

Address:
South West Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre
1a Irving Street
Dumfries DG1 1EL

Telephone: 01387 253113
Email: admin@rape-crisis.org.uk

Police

If you have experienced sexual violence, whether recently or in the past, you can report it to the Police.

In Scotland, definitions of rape and sexual assault are provided by the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.

If you want to report a crime directly to the Police directly, you can call the Police non-emergency number 101. If it is an emergency dial 999 and advise that you need to report a sexual assault and would like to speak to one of their specially trained officers.

Further information on reporting to the police can be found at Police Scotland: Rape and Sexual Crime.

Survivors UK

Help for boys and men who have been raped or sexually abused. They offer web and SMS chat support.

Website: Survivors UK 

Speak Out Scotland

Help for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Website:  Speak Out Scotland
Telephone: 0141 332 9326

Scottish Women’s Aid

Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. There are 36 local Women’s Aid branches in Scotland.

Website: Scottish Women's Aid

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Freephone: 0800 027 1234 (24hrs)
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk

Fearless

Support for people experiencing domestic abuse in certain areas of Scotland, who identify as men or LGBTQ+.

Website: Fearless
Email: fearlessinfo@sacro.org.uk

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in Scotland

COPFIS have produced Guidance for Victims of Sexual Crimes.

Samaritans

Website: Samaritans Glasgow
Glasgow Samaritans telephone: 0141 248 4488
National telephone: 116 123 (this number is free to call).

Victim Support

Free and confidential support organisation.

Website:  Victim Support
Free support line: 0808 16 89 111

Breathing Space

Breathing Space offer a free and confidential phone service. There in times of difficulty to provide a safe and supportive space by listening, offering advice and providing information.

Website: Breathing Space
Telephone: 0800 83 85 87

Women's Support Project

The Women's Support Project provides comprehensive information about a wide range of organisations that can provide information and support to victims of rape and sexual assault.

View a Directory of Support Organisations.

End GBV

End GBV is an online resource that focuses on tackling Gender-Based Violence in the Higher Education sector.

Website: End GBV