If you need support after experiencing sexual harassment, there are a number of specialist services that you can access.
Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline offers confidential, short-term crisis and initial support to anyone affected by sexual violence. They support survivors, as well as family, friends and supporters. Rape Crisis Scotland can put you in touch with their local Rape Crisis Centres or other services if you need longer-term support.
Call on 08088 01 03 02 or text 07537 410 027. You can also email support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk, or access the webchat. The service is available 17:00-00:00, 7 days a week.
Rape Crisis Edinburgh offers free and confidential emotional and practical support, information and advocacy to anyone in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian who has experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.
To make an appointment, call 07966 067 301 or email support@ercc.scot.
Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre offers practical and emotional support and information to all women in the Scottish Borders who have experienced rape or sexual violence at any time in their life. The service is LGBT+ inclusive.
Call 01896 661 070 or email support@sbrcc.org.uk. The centre is open 09:30-16:30 Monday to Friday.
Orkney Rape and Sexual Assault Service offers free and confidential information and support for anyone in Orkney affected by any form of sexual violence.
Call 01856 872298 or email contact@orsas.scot. The centre is open 09:00-16:30 Monday to Thursday.
Scottish Women’s Rights Centre offers free and confidential legal advice and advocacy support for women who have been affected by violence and abuse.
Call the helpline on 08088 010 789. The helpline is available 10:00-12:30 on Mondays, 12:00-15:00 on Tuesday and 10:00-13:00 on Wednesdays.
Survivors UK 's National Male Survivors Online Helpline provides information and support to boys, men, and non-binary people who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. They also offer support for friends and families of survivors.
Text 020 332 1860 or chat online to access specialist support for up to 45 minutes per day. The service is available 12:00-20:00 Monday to Sunday.
Galop's National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence is for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, ‘conversion therapy’ or any other kind of abuse. They can provide information and emotional support, and help you explore your options depending on your needs.
Call 0800 999 5428 or email help@galop.org.uk. The helpline is available 10:00-20:30 Monday to Thursday, and 10:00-16:30 on Friday.
Victim Support Scotland provides free and confidential help to victims of crime, their family, friends and anyone else affected. They give information, and emotional and practical support.
Call 0800 160 1985. The helpline is available 08:00-20:00 Monday to Friday, and 09:00-01:00 on Saturday. You can also contact them via their webchat service, or by completing the online Self-Referral form.
Samaritans provide a completely confidential helpline for anyone who is worried or feeling troubled. They are there to listen to any worries or problems you’re facing and talk you through your experiences. You don’t have to be suicidal to use the service.
Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org. The helpline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Breathing Space is for people feeling overwhelmed or troubled by their thoughts and feelings to talk about what they’re experiencing. They are there to listen to you and can offer relevant information and advice.
Call 0800 83 85 87. The helpline is open 18:00-02:00 Monday to Thursday, and 18:00-06:00 Friday to Monday.