There are many places to seek help if you have suffered sexual violence or abuse, although for LGBTQ+ people it can be harder to access specific services. A number of LGBTQ+ friendly resources are now emerging in Oxford for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. University welfare services and LGBTQ+ reps will also be able to direct you to useful services.
In college support:
Tere are a lot of people you can talk to at your college who can help you in different ways.
• College Nurse
• College Welfare Coordinator
• College Welfare Team (staff)
• College Welfare Team (students- JCR & GCR/MCR)
• First Responders in college
• Peer Supporters in college
• Harassment Advisors
• Junior Deans/Wardens
College can also..
Work with you to change your room
Work with your tutors to make sure that you’re not being overwhelmed with work, and have the opportunity to take time off it you need it.
Accompany you to places like the GUM clinic, the police station, or meetings with other people in college.
Remember! If you tell one person that does not mean the information will be shared. Your confidentiality is always upheld unless the person you disclose to believes there is significant risk of life threatening harm to you or another individual. If confidentiality is breached you are well within your right to make a complaint.
University support:
Counselling Service
Is a free and confidential service where you can book an appointment with a trained professional to get support and talk through your experiences.
counselling@admin.ox.ac.uk
3 Worcester Street
01865 311500
Student Advice Service
Is an independent advice and information service that is open to all students.
advice@ousu.ox.ac.uk
01865 288466
2 Worcester Street Oxford OX1 2BX
Drop in: Mondays 10am-12 noon; Wednesdays: 12-2pm; Friday 2pm-4pm
OUSU VP for Women
The VP for Women is currently Katy Haigh, Katy can be reached at vpwomen@ousu.ox.ac.uk
Harassment Advisory Network
Individuals in departments and colleges who can listen
www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/harassmentadvice
01865 270 760
It Happens Here
It Happen Here is an anti-sexual violence campaign associated with the Oxford University Student Union.
The campaign is dedicated to moving towards a society free from sexual violence and they do this through education, support, advocacy and outreach. They prioritise survivors and place an emphasis on amplifying their voices.
www.facebook.com/ithappenshereoxford
01865270270
Nightline
Oxford Nightline, is a completely independent listening, support and information service run for and by students. Nightline provides the opportunity to talk to someone in confidence. 8pm-8am, 0th week to 9th week during Oxford term time.
oxfordnightline.org/
01865 270 270
Instant messaging: http://oxfordnightline.org/open-im
Peer Support
The Peer Support Programme was developed recognition of the essential role students play in supporting and encouraging one another on a day-to-day basis throughout their time at university. Peer supporters are students who have received training to enable them to listen effectively, communicate sensitively, maintain confidentiality, respect boundaries and recognise when and how to encourage referral to professional support services. All peer supporters abide by a Code of Practice.
Rainbow Peers
Rainbow Peers is a branch of the Peer Support program run by Oxford University Counselling Service designed to support LGBTQ+ students in Oxford.
rainbowpeers@admin.ox.ac.uk
Facebook: @rainbowpeers
Peers of Colour
Peers of Colour is a group of students trained under the Peer Supporter programme run by the Oxford University Counselling Service. We are here to offer support to students of colour in Oxford.
peersofcolour@admin.ox.ac.uk
Facebook: @oxunipoc
Local Support:
OSARCC
Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre are a collective of women committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment. OSARCC offer a free and confidential service to women and girls who are dealing with the effects of sexual violence, and to anyone who is supporting them.
For helpline support: 0800 783 6294 or 01865 726 295
Monday 18:30-21:00
Thursday 18:30-21:00
Last Friday of every month 11:30-14:00
Sunday 18:00-20:30
support@osarcc.org.uk
https://www.osarcc.org.uk/
National Support:
The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust (TST) is a UK-wide national umbrella agency for 135 specialist organisations for support for the impact of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse throughout the UK and Ireland
Support, Advice and Info: 0808 801 0818
thesurvivorstrust.org
Galop
Galop is a national helpline for LGBTQ+ victims of sexual violence and abuse and is a leading LGBTQ+ anti-violence & abuse charity.
0300 999 5428 or 0800 9995428
galop.org.uk
Safe Line
Speak to our Helpline and Online Advisors 0808 800 5008
Contact the #5MillionMen Support service 0808 800 5005 (male helpline)
Call our Young people’s Helpline 0808 800 5007
Text our Helpline and Online Advisors 07860 027573
Mon 10am–4pm, Tues 8am – 8pm, Weds 10am – 4pm, Thurs 8am – 8pm, Fri 10am – 4pm, Sat 10am – 12pm
www.safeline.org.uk
Rape Crisis UK
Rape Crisis England & Wales is a national charity and the umbrella body for our network of independent member Rape Crisis Centres.
Freephone 0808 802 9999
10am - 12am every day
rapecrisis.org.uk
Live Fear Free
Live Fear Free is a Welsh Government website, providing information and advice for those suffering with violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Free and confidential helpline:
0808 8010 800 24/7
livefearfree.gov.wales
Survivors UK
Helpline specifically for male survivors
02035983898
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm
survivorsuk.org/
Mankind UK
Specifically for male survivors
www.mankindcounselling.org.uk
National Helpline 0808 800 5005
RAINN
US based service, website is also available in Spanish. Live chat is available.
https://www.rainn.org
You may also find resources for survivors of domestic abuse useful.
