Help for survivors of sexual violence and abuse
Call 999 or go to your local police station for immediate help if you or someone else is in danger or a crime is in progress. If you are unable to speak, 999 operators can still connect you to police. The operator will listen for background noises. Find out how to make silent 999 calls.
How to delete your browsing history in Google Chrome
How to delete your browsing history in Safari
How to delete your browsing history in Microsoft Edge
How to delete your browsing history in Firefox
Specialist support is available if you have experienced sexual abuse.
Local services
Rape and Sexual Violence Project (RSVP)
Services
- emotional support and information for dealing with the effects of rape and sexual violence
- information about social groups, advocacy, and counselling
Contact details
- Telephone: 0121 643 0301
- Website: www.rsvporg.co.uk
The Waiting Room
Services
- directory for health and wellbeing services across Birmingham and Solihull
Contact details
- Website: www.the-waitingroom.org
Umbrella Clinic
Services
- Walk in appointments
- Contraception
- Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases
- Support and counselling for abuse survivors
- Advocacy for survivors
Contact details
- Telephone: 0121 237 5700
- Lines open: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesday from 10:15am to 5:00pm, Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm
- Website: www.umbrellahealth.co.uk
West Midlands Police (non-emergency)
Services
- information about your options, logging of incidents or help with safety planning
Contact details
- Telephone: 101
- Website: www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/domestic-abuse
National services
English National Domestic Violence Helpline
Services
- 24 hour helpline run by Refuge
Contact details
- Telephone: 0808 2000 247
- Lines open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Text: Send 'NCDV' to 60777
- Website: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
Rape Crisis
Services
- 24-hour helpline for women who are survivors of rape and sexual abuse
Contact details
- Telephone: 0808 500 2222
- Website and webchat: www.247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
Rights of Women
Services
- specialist advice and support on family law and sexual harassment at work
Contact details
- Telephone: 020 7251 6577
- Lines open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:00pm to 9:00pm, and Friday midday to 2:00pm
- Website: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
Survivors UK
Services
- Counselling, practical help and community support for male and nonbinary survivors of sexual abuse
Contact details
- Text chat: 020 3322 1860 open every day from midday to 8:00pm
- Webchat: www.survivorsuk.org/helpline open every day from midday to 8:00pm
- Email: help@survivorsuk.org
Page last updated: 9 December 2024
