Winchester RASAC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre)

Winchester RASAC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre) offers a free, confidential listening and support service for women and men of all ages who have been raped and/or sexually abused at any time in their lives.

Helpline, face to face counselling and a peer support group.
Address: Westbury, 13 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SD

SMS Helpline: 07860027793
Helpline: 01962 868688 and 01962 864433 (9:30am until 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.)

Office line: 01962 807 037

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rasac.org.uk
Area covered: Hampshire

Services offered:

Counselling
Support
Telephone support
Information
Advice
Helpline
peer support group called STEPS

Services for:

Female and male survivors of rape and sexual abuse, including under 18's.

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