Support from specialist services
In an emergency, call 999. Following a Rape or Sexual Assault, SARCS can provide immediate key advice on 0800 148 88 88, any day and at any time.
UHI is not affiliated with the external services listed. Please check their location, service remit, and privacy notices prior to proceeding.
Support for domestic abuse and coercive control
Support for domestic abuse and coercive control
Women's Aid
Women’s Aid UK - has live chat and an online forum
Women's Aid Scotland
Women's Aid Wales
Women's Aid Northern Ireland
Local support is grouped around your closest UHI Campus.
Argyll and SAMS (Oban)
- Argyll & Bute Women’s Aid
01369 706636
info@abwa.org.uk
Inverness
- Inverness Women's Aid
01463 220719
info@invernesswa.org
North Highland
- Caithness & Sutherland Women’s Aid
- 0345 408 0151
- info@caswa.org.uk
Moray
- Moray Women’s Aid (link to Facebook Page)
- 01343 548549
Orkney
- Women’s Aid Orkney
- 01856 877900
- info@womensaidorkney.org.uk
West Highland
- Lochaber Women’s Aid
- 01397 705734
- lwa@lochaberwomensaid.org
Perth
- Perthshire Women’s Aid
- 01738 639043 (Mon-Fri 10-3:30)
HTC (Dingwall) and SMO (Isle of Skye)
- Ross-Shire Women’s Aid
- 01349 863568 (Dingwall/Ross-shire)
- 01478 613365 (Skye/SMO)
Shetland
- Shetland Women’s Aid
- 01595 692070
Outer Hebrides
- Western Isles Women’s Aid
- 01851 704750
Scotland Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline
- All genders & sexualities
- Call 0800 0271234 (24-7)
- Text/Whatsapp 07401288595
- helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
- Webchat
- BSL and interpreting services available
Refuge (National Domestic Abuse Helpline - women only)
- 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
- Live Chat Mon-Fri 3-10
- BSL Service Mon-Fri 10-6
- Contact Form
AMIS (Abused Men in Scotland)
- 03300 949395 (Mon-Fri 9-4)
- 0808 8010327 (Mon-Fri 10-8)
- Webchat Wednesdays
- info@mensadviceline.org.uk
- Interpreters and Next Generation Text Service available
Galop (National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline)
- 08009995428 (Mon-Fri 10-5/8)
- help@galop.org.uk
- Webchat Wed-Thurs 5-8
- Translation Available
- Hate Crime and Conversion Therapy Survivors support also available
Amina (Muslim & BME Women in Scotland)
- 0808 801 0301 (Mon-Fri 10-4)
- Webchat
- Translation Available including Arabic, Punjabi and Urdu
- Covers Domestic Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Mental Health, Hate Crime, and more
Opoka (Polish Women in UK)
- 0300 365 1700
- Helps those leaving unsafe situations find temporary fostering placements for their dog. This is a free service, and they cover the cost of your dog’s food, veterinary care, and any toys or treats
- In Scotland, call 0808 169 4315
- Or email freedomproject@dogstrust.org.uk
Support for rape and sexual abuse/violence
Support for rape and sexual abuse/violence
Rape crisis and sexual assault services
- Rape Crisis Scotland (all genders)
- 08088 010302 (Everyday 6-midnight)
- 07537 410027 Textline
- support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
- Interpreters and BSL Available
You may also be interested in learning about the SARCS service and forensic medical examinations.
Local support is grouped around your closest UHI Campus.
Argyll and SAMS (Oban)
- Argyll & Bute Rape Crisis Centre
- 0800 1214685 (Mon-Fri 9-4)
- support@ab-rc.org.uk
Inverness, North Highland, West Highland, SMO (Skye), and HTC (Dingwall)
- RASASH
- 03330 066909 (Mon/Wed/Fri AM, Tue/Thur PM)
- 07451288080 Textline
- support@rasash.org.uk
Moray
- Moray Rape Crisis
- 01343 550407
- contact@morayrapecrisis.scot
Orkney
- ORSAS
- 01856 872298 (Mon-Thurs 9-4:30)
- contact@orsas.scot
Outer Hebrides
- WIRCC
- 01851 709965 (Mon-Fri 10-4)
Perth
- RASAC
- 01738 630965
- support@rasacpk.org.uk
Shetland
- The Compass Centre
- 01595 747174 (Mon-Thurs 9-1:30)
- Contact@compasscentre.org
- For male and non-binary rape/sexual abuse survivors
- Webchat (Everyday, 12-8)
- Textline 020 33221860
SARCS & Forensic Medical Examinations
- SARCS centres are available throughout Scotland and near most UHI campuses, and can offer you a Forensic Medical Examination (FME). This is best carried out within 7 days of a rape or sexual assault. A healthcare professional will listen to you and work in a trauma-informed way to collect evidence, with your consent, that may assist an investigation if you later choose to report to the police. Whilst you are there, they can also discuss other needs, referrals, and support with you
- Evidence can be kept securely by the centre for 26 months after your appointment - giving you time to decide if you would like to report to the police or not
- In Scotland, call for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0800 148 88 88
Support for other forms of GBV
Support for other forms of GBV
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Support if you are not in the UK
Support if you are not in the UK
- A database of GBV support & telephone support in every country, translated where possible
Rape Crisis Support After Rape or Sexual Assault Abroad
- Rape Crisis UK does not have centres abroad, however this page explains what you can do and lists support networks in USA, Australia, and Europe. They also explain the Government information on how/where to report Rape & Sexual Assault in various countries.
British Embassies, High Commissions, and Consulates
- Can assist if you are a British national travelling or studying abroad
- Provide support guides, and an interactive map of Victim Support agencies across Europe