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The Shores is Dorset's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and is contactable 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 01202 552056
Website: www.the-shores.org.uk

 

The Samaritans provide a 24 hour telephone service and are there to help with whatever you might be going through.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org

 

 

Childline is available to anyone under the age of 19 and there to listen anytime, day or night.
Telephone: 0800 123
Website: www.childline.org.uk

 



Survivors UK supports male rape and sexual abuse survivors. They have a web chat support service which is open Monday - Friday 10.30am - 9pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm.
Website: www.survivorsuk.org



The Survivors Trust supports all survivors of rape and sexual abuse. They have a helpline service which is open, Mon - Fri 10am-8:30pm
Sat 10am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-4:30pm, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 1:30pm-4:30pm, 6pm-8:30pm.
Telephone: 08088 010818
Website: www.thesurvivorstrust.org


Galop gives advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse. Their LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline number is 0800 999 5428. 
Mon - Thu: 10am-8:30pm
Fri: 10am-4:30pm
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.galop.org.uk 
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Rape Crisis England and Wales 24/7 Helpline. A free service to anyone aged 16+ who has experienced rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse or any other type of sexual violence. Call 0808 802 9999 or chat online. The Helpline is free, anonymous and confidential. The phone service is open 24/7 every day of the year. The webchat is open Monday – Thursday 1pm – 5pm and 6pm – 9pm. Friday: 2pm – 5pm. https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/ 

Published: 4th March, 2019

Updated: 6th February, 2023

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