South West Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Centre

Dumfries and Galloway Rape Crisis & Sexual abuse Support Centre provides free and confidential information, advocacy and support to anyone (age 12 and over) in Dumfries and Galloway affected by any form of sexual violence. They welcome survivors of sexual violence and their non-abusing friends, partners and families.

Helpline: 01387 253 113
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rape-crisis.org.uk
Area covered: Dumfries and Galloway

Services offered:

Counselling
Telephone counselling
Helpline

Services for:

Women and girls who are survivors of rape and sexual abuse
Partners of survivors of rape or sexual abuse

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