The Saturn Centre

The Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides a range of services to men and women aged 14 and above who have been raped or sexually assaulted in Sussex. The Saturn Centre services are available whether or not the assault has been reported to the police. All you need to do is ring to make an appointment. The centre is open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Services available:           

• Forensic medical examination
• Support Worker
• Sexual Offences Liaison Officer (SOLO)
• Medical care (Emergency contraception)
• Risk assessment

Tel: 01293 600469
www.saturncentre.org

For urgent advice 24/7, please phone or report to Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999. In an emergency dial 999.

Survivors Network

Survivors Network are a Brighton based organisation supporting women who have experienced sexual violence. They understand that the effects of any form of sexual violence can be profound and long lasting and they know that with the right support women can and do heal from their experiences and have full and fulfilling lives. Survivors Network are here to support every survivor of sexual violence in their healing and empower them for the future.

Survivors' Network now provide a 'Rape Crisis' service. If you have experienced recent sexual assault or rape and are looking for support please get in touch with the service.

Their website can give you more information about Survivors' Network and the services that we offer to survivors, their supporters and the wider community.

If you can’t find the information you need or would like to suggest additional services then please contact us on 01273 203380 or email admin@survivorsnetwork.org.uk.

www.survivorsnetwork.org.uk
www.rapecrisis.org.uk

Mankind

Mankind deliver specialist support services to men (18+) who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives. 

Tel: 01273 911680
email admin@mankindcounselling.org.uk
www.mankindcounselling.org.uk

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre

Free National Helpline  0808 802 9999 12noon-2:30pm and 7pm-9:30pm every day.

The Wise Project

If you or your friends are worried about anything to do with grooming or sexual exploitation you can talk to a worker at The WiSE Project on 07841 067418, or give us a text and we’ll call you back. You can also find us on facebook. Search for WiSE Brighton & Hove. The WiSE Project has been set up specifically to work with young women and young men aged 13 to 25 around sexual exploitation and relationships.

Childline:

0800 1111
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a counsellor online, send ChildLine an email or post on the message boards www.childline.org.uk  

Samaritans:

08457 90 90 90 or email jo@samaritans.org  
Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.

Please feel free to contact us at swish@brighton-hove.gov.uk with your questions or comments.