Oxford Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre

Providing free, confidential support services for female survivors of sexual violence whether it was experienced recently or in the past, as an adult or child. We also support the male and female friends, family members and professionals who are supporting survivors.

Postal address: PO Box 20, St Aldates Post Office, Oxford, OX2 6GB

Text:07537 432 442

Helpline: 01865 726 295 or freephone 0800 783 6294 (Monday & Thursday 6.30pm-9pm, Sunday 6pm-8.30pm)

Services offered:
Email (support): [email protected] or (admin) [email protected]
Website: www.oxfordrapecrisis.net
Area covered: Oxfordshire

Helpline, email support, support groups and outreach work including training for professionals and work with young people on healthy relationships and consent.

Services for:

Female survivors of sexual violence
Female & male friends, family and professional supporters of survivors

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