Lifecentre

Lifecentre are a UK based charity that supports male and female survivors of rape and sexual abuse of all ages. They offer a national helpline and a counselling team based in Sussex, England.

Helpline: 0808 802 0808 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30p.m – 10:00p.m)
Text Helpline: 07717 989 022 (Texts will be responded to on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays excluding Bank Holidays)
Office: 01243 786349

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lifecentre.uk.com
Area covered: Counselling: West Sussex Helpline : National

Services offered:

Counselling service for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Helpline phone and text service run by volunteers.
Email helpline/counselling

Services for:

Female and male survivors of rape and sexual abuse aged 9+
Partners of survivors of rape or sexual abuse
Parents of survivors of rape or sexual abuse

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