South West

This map ONLY shows services operating in the South West.

To view all services operating in the UK, view our Find Support page.

1. The Women's Centre Cornwall

Female survivors. Area covered: Cornwall, Devon and DorsetRead more

2. Womankind

Female survivors. Area covered: Bristol, South GloucestershireRead more

3. First Light

Area covered: Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of ScillyRead more

4. The Green House

All survivors. Area covered: Bristol and surrounding areasRead more

5. Survivors Alliance North Devon

All adult survivors. Area covered: North Devon and UK telephone counsellingRead more

Those who have experienced domestic, sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse as children or as adults and have turned to drugs, alcohol or other ways of self-harming. Area covered: Mainly Bristol and surrounding areasRead more

7. SALT (Sexual Abuse Listening Therapy)

All survivors aged 16+. Area covered: South West of EnglandRead more

8. Revival Wiltshire RASAC

All survivors aged 13+. Area covered: WiltshireRead more

9. Oxford Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre

Female survivors. Area covered: OxfordshireRead more

10. Operation Emotion

Male survivors aged 18+. Area covered: PlymouthRead more

11. Kinergy

All survivors aged 16+. Area covered: South Glocs, Bristol, Banes, N SomersetRead more

12. Gloucestershire Rape Crisis Centre

All survivors. Area covered: GloucestershireRead more

13. STARS Sexual Trauma & Recovery Service

All survivors. Area covered: Bournemouth, Poole and DorsetRead more

14. Devon Rape Crisis

Female survivors aged 13+ and male survivors ages 13-25. Area covered: Devon and Torbay local authority areasRead more

15. CLEAR

All survivors. Area covered: CornwallRead more

16. Acts Fast

support for Parents and Carers whose child has disclosed they have been sexually abused. Area covered: Bournemouth and DorsetRead more

17. The Treetops Centre (SARC)

Sexual Assault Referral Centre for anyone who has experienced sexual assault. Area covered: Hampshire & Isle of WightRead more

18. Yellow Door

All survivors aged 11+. Area Covered: Southampton, Eastleigh, New Forest and some services on the Isle of WightRead more

19. Winchester RASAC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre)

All survivors including under 18's. Area covered: HampshireRead more

20. PARCS: Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service

All survivors aged 5+. Area covered: Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport & FarehamRead more

21. BRASACC Basingstoke Rape & Sexual Abuse Crisis Centre

All survivors aged 16+. Area covered: Basingstoke & North HampshireRead more

22. CIS’ters (Surviving Rape and/or Sexual Abuse)

Female survivors aged 18+ that were were raped/sexually abused by a member of their immediate/extended family. National helpline and services in the Hampshire area.Read more

Latest

Lancashire Victim Services ISVA

Area covered: Lancashire
A historic victory amongst disheartening stats

Yesterday was a big day for survivors and those that work with them. We saw the release of data showing that rape convictions are at a record low in England and Wales along with the Crown Prosecution Service’s (CPS) unveiling of a five-year blueprint to attempt to rectify this. On top of this, the End Violence Against Women (EVAW) Coalition and the Centre for Women’s Justice won a landmark case against the CPS, granting them the opportunity for a full judicial review.
Respond Birmingham

Survivors with learning disabilities. Area Covered: Midlands
One in Four (Kent Branch)

All survivors aged 4+. Area covered: Kent

Respond Birmingham

Survivors with learning disabilities. Area Covered: Midlands
One in Four (Kent Branch)

All survivors aged 4+. Area covered: Kent
The Women's Centre Cornwall

Female survivors. Area covered: Cornwall, Devon and Dorset
Survivors Of aBuse (SOB)

Adult survivors of childhood trauma from abuse. Area covered: London and Nationwide upon request
RSVP

All survivors. Area covered: Birmingham and Solihull
Womankind

Female survivors. Area covered: Bristol, South Gloucestershire
First Light

Area covered: Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
The Green House

All survivors. Area covered: Bristol and surrounding areas
Survivors Alliance North Devon

All adult survivors. Area covered: North Devon and UK telephone counselling
Southmead Project

Those who have experienced domestic, sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse as children or as adults and have turned to drugs, alcohol or other ways of self-harming. Area covered: Mainly Bristol and surrounding areas

Find Specialist Support in your Area

The Survivors Trust has 124 member organisations based in the UK & Ireland which provide specialist support for women, men & children who have survived rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse.
I didn't marry a monster

Marital ‘rape’ is a hidden recurring issue which people, mostly women, are reluctant to open up about. This video created by Ola and her partner Olu highlights the taboo issue and reminds those affected that help is available.
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC)

SARCs (sexual assault referral centres) are specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. They are designed to be comfortable and multi-functional, providing private space for interviews and forensic examinations, and some may also offer sexual health and counselling services.
Taking care of yourself & I May Destroy You

It feels like everyone is talking about Michaela Coel’s newest creation I May Destroy You, a drama based on her experience of sexual assault. We want to offer up some tips for survivors thinking of watching the show as well as discuss some of the important topics covered in the series.
National Helplines
I Am A Survivor

Calais talks about her experience, and shares the message 'if you are suffering you’re not alone and although it’s hard, you will get through this'
TST Supportline hours extended

Thanks to funding from the MoJ COVID-19 Response Fund our free national Supportline is now open 7 days a week. We're here to talk, to listen and to believe.
My Experience of EMDR & Treating Trauma

Steph talks about how Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy helped her to heal after her experience of rape.
The Effects of Sexual Violence

The long-term effects of sexual violence (whether that is childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, rape etc.) can include many emotional, psychological and physical conditions. The experience of sexual assault or abuse at any age and whether male or female can have devastating effects on every aspect of a person’s being and life – on their mind, their body, their behaviour, thoughts and feelings.
Who We Are

The Survivors Trust is the largest umbrella agency for specialist sexual violence support services in Europe. Our 124 agencies provide information, advice, support and therapy to over 80,000 individual survivors each year. Our services work with victims and survivors of all ages, male and female, of all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.

Free helpline: 08088 010818