Support
If you need help
If anything in this book is happening to you, or happened to you, please tell someone. It doesn't matter how long ago it was. Help is out there, and the people on the other end of these numbers want to hear from you.
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In an emergency in the UK
Support and someone to talk to
NAPAC
Call NAPAC on 0808 801 0331National Association for People Abused in Childhood. Support for adult survivors.
napac.org.uk (NAPAC website) (opens in a new tab)SurvivorsUK
Call SurvivorsUK on 0808 801 0332Support for men and boys who have experienced sexual abuse, however long ago. Text or WhatsApp 07860 031252, or use their webchat.
survivorsuk.org (SurvivorsUK website) (opens in a new tab)Childline
Call Childline on 0800 1111Free and confidential, for children and young people.
childline.org.uk (Childline website) (opens in a new tab)NSPCC Helpline
Call NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000For adults worried about a child.
nspcc.org.uk (NSPCC Helpline website) (opens in a new tab)Samaritans
Call Samaritans on 116 123Free, any time, day or night, if you need to talk.
samaritans.org (Samaritans website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in the UK. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in France
Support and someone to talk to
119 Allô Enfance en Danger
Call 119 Allô Enfance en Danger on 119Free, 24/7, for children and young people, and for anyone worried about a child. You can stay anonymous.
allo119.gouv.fr (119 Allô Enfance en Danger website) (opens in a new tab)France Victimes
Call France Victimes on 116 006Free national helpline for victims of crime, including sexual violence, however long ago.
france-victimes.fr (France Victimes website) (opens in a new tab)SOS Help
Call SOS Help on 01 46 21 46 46English-language listening line for anyone in France who needs to talk.
soshelpline.org (SOS Help website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in France. Most answer in French. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in Germany
Support and someone to talk to
Hilfetelefon Sexueller Missbrauch
Call Hilfetelefon Sexueller Missbrauch on 0800 22 55 530Free and anonymous, for survivors of sexual abuse, their families, and anyone worried about a child.
hilfe-telefon-missbrauch.de (Hilfetelefon Sexueller Missbrauch website) (opens in a new tab)TelefonSeelsorge
Call TelefonSeelsorge on 0800 111 0 111Free, 24/7, if you need to talk. Or call 0800 111 0 222.
telefonseelsorge.de (TelefonSeelsorge website) (opens in a new tab)Nummer gegen Kummer
Call Nummer gegen Kummer on 116 111Free and anonymous, for children and young people.
nummergegenkummer.de (Nummer gegen Kummer website) (opens in a new tab)WEISSER RING
Call WEISSER RING on 116 006Support for victims of crime, including abuse from years ago.
weisser-ring.de (WEISSER RING website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in Germany. Most answer in German. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in Italy
Support and someone to talk to
Telefono Azzurro
Call Telefono Azzurro on 19696Free, 24/7, for children and young people, and adults worried about a child.
azzurro.it (Telefono Azzurro website) (opens in a new tab)Telefono Amico Italia
Call Telefono Amico Italia on 02 2327 2327Every day, if you need to talk.
telefonoamico.it (Telefono Amico Italia website) (opens in a new tab)Samaritans Onlus
Call Samaritans Onlus on 06 77208977Every day, 1pm to 10pm, if you need to talk.
samaritansonlus.org (Samaritans Onlus website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in Italy. Most answer in Italian. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in the Netherlands
Support and someone to talk to
Centrum Seksueel Geweld
Call Centrum Seksueel Geweld on 0800-0188Free, 24/7, for anyone affected by sexual violence, however long ago.
centrumseksueelgeweld.nl (Centrum Seksueel Geweld website) (opens in a new tab)Veilig Thuis
Call Veilig Thuis on 0800-2000Free, 24/7, if you are worried about abuse at home, for yourself or a child.
veiligthuis.nl (Veilig Thuis website) (opens in a new tab)De Kindertelefoon
Call De Kindertelefoon on 0800-0432Free and anonymous, for children and young people.
kindertelefoon.nl (De Kindertelefoon website) (opens in a new tab)Slachtofferhulp Nederland
Call Slachtofferhulp Nederland on 0900-0101Support for victims of crime.
slachtofferhulp.nl (Slachtofferhulp Nederland website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in the Netherlands. Most answer in Dutch. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in Spain
Support and someone to talk to
Fundación ANAR
Call Fundación ANAR on 900 20 20 10Free, 24/7, for children and young people.
anar.org (Fundación ANAR website) (opens in a new tab)Teléfono de la Esperanza
Call Teléfono de la Esperanza on 717 003 71724/7, if you are in crisis or need to talk.
telefonodelaesperanza.org (Teléfono de la Esperanza website) (opens in a new tab)Samaritans in Spain
Call Samaritans in Spain on 900 525 100Free, English-language listening line.
samaritansinspain.com (Samaritans in Spain website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in Spain. Most answer in Spanish. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in the US
Support and someone to talk to
RAINN
Call RAINN on 800-656-4673National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free, confidential and open 24/7, in English and Spanish. Text HOPE to 64673, or chat online.
rainn.org (RAINN website) (opens in a new tab)Childhelp
Call Childhelp on 800-422-4453National Child Abuse Hotline, 24/7, for children, survivors and adults worried about a child. Text or chat too.
childhelphotline.org (Childhelp website) (opens in a new tab)SNAP
Call SNAP on 877-762-7432Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. Peer support for survivors of abuse by clergy and church leaders, of any denomination.
snapnetwork.org (SNAP website) (opens in a new tab)1in6
Support for men who experienced sexual abuse or assault, including free, anonymous online support groups and chat.
1in6.org (1in6 website) (opens in a new tab)Stop It Now
Call Stop It Now on 888-773-8368Confidential advice if you are worried about a child, or about someone's behaviour around children. Weekdays, or chat online.
stopitnow.org (Stop It Now website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in the US. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in Canada
Support and someone to talk to
Kids Help Phone
Call Kids Help Phone on 1-800-668-6868Free, 24/7, for young people. Text CONNECT to 686868.
kidshelpphone.ca (Kids Help Phone website) (opens in a new tab)Hope for Wellness
Call Hope for Wellness on 1-855-242-3310Free, 24/7, for Indigenous people across Canada, in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.
hopeforwellness.ca (Hope for Wellness website) (opens in a new tab)Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
Call Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime on 1-877-232-2610Support and information for victims of crime, including abuse from years ago. Local sexual assault centres can also help.
crcvc.ca (Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in Canada. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in Brazil
Support and someone to talk to
CVV
Call CVV on 188Free, 24/7, if you need to talk. Or chat online.
cvv.org.br (CVV website) (opens in a new tab)Ligue 180
Call Ligue 180 on 180Free, 24/7, for women affected by violence.
gov.br/mulheres/pt-br/ligue-180 (Ligue 180 website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in Brazil. Most answer in Portuguese. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in Mexico
Support and someone to talk to
Consejo Ciudadano
Call Consejo Ciudadano on 55 5533 5533Free, 24/7, legal and emotional support for victims of crime.
consejociudadanomx.org (Consejo Ciudadano website) (opens in a new tab)SAPTEL
Call SAPTEL on 55 5259 8121Free crisis counselling by phone.
saptel.org.mx (SAPTEL website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in Mexico. Most answer in Spanish. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in Australia
Support and someone to talk to
Blue Knot Helpline
Call Blue Knot Helpline on 1300 657 380For adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Every day, 9am to 5pm AEST.
blueknot.org.au (Blue Knot Helpline website) (opens in a new tab)1800RESPECT
Call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 73224/7 counselling for anyone affected by sexual assault, or domestic or family violence.
1800respect.org.au (1800RESPECT website) (opens in a new tab)Bravehearts
Call Bravehearts on 1800 272 831Support for anyone affected by child sexual abuse. Weekdays.
bravehearts.org.au (Bravehearts website) (opens in a new tab)Kids Helpline
Call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800Free, 24/7, for young people aged 5 to 25.
kidshelpline.com.au (Kids Helpline website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in Australia. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in India
Support and someone to talk to
Tele-MANAS
Call Tele-MANAS on 14416Free, 24/7 mental health support from the Government of India, in many languages.
telemanas.mohfw.gov.in (Tele-MANAS website) (opens in a new tab)Vandrevala Foundation
Call Vandrevala Foundation on +91 9999 666 555Free, 24/7 crisis support. WhatsApp on the same number.
vandrevalafoundation.com (Vandrevala Foundation website) (opens in a new tab)iCall
Call iCall on 9152987821Free counselling by phone from qualified professionals.
icallhelpline.org (iCall website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in India. Check each website for current opening times.
In an emergency in Japan
Support and someone to talk to
#8891
Call #8891 on #8891Free. Connects you to the nearest one-stop support centre for survivors of sexual violence.
gender.go.jp/policy/no_violence/seibouryoku/consult.html (#8891 website) (opens in a new tab)189
Call 189 on 189Connects you to your local child guidance centre if you are worried about a child.
TELL Lifeline
Call TELL Lifeline on 0800-300-8355Free, English-language support for anyone in Japan. Phone and chat.
telljp.com/lifeline/ (TELL Lifeline website) (opens in a new tab)Yorisoi Hotline
Call Yorisoi Hotline on 0120-279-338Free, 24/7, for any worry.
since2011.net/yorisoi/ (Yorisoi Hotline website) (opens in a new tab)
These services are in Japan. Most answer in Japanese. Check each website for current opening times.
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