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Support

I have been affected by some of the issues in the exhibition, such as domestic violence. Where can I get support?

Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline

Rape Crisis Scotland offers short term support to people of all genders, living in Scotland aged 13+ who have been affected by sexual violence. They support survivors, as well as family, friends and supporters and can arrange for free language interpreters, including British Sign Language 

  • Helpline: 0808 8010 302, 5pm-midnight, every day. 
  • Text: 07537 410 027  
  • Webchat: Rape Crisis Scotland

Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre

Supports people from all genders aged 12+ who were affected by sexual violence. 

Scottish Women’s Aid 

Lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. 

Fife Women’s Aid 

Supporting women and children in Fife to recover from domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse Helpline

Free 24 hours helpline: 0800 027 1234 

Amina

Muslim Women Resource Centre

  • Helpline: 0808 801 0301  
  • Website: Amina

LGBT Youth Scotland 

National charity for young LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-25

LGBT Health and Wellbeing

Peer service for lesbian, bi-sexual and trans women 

Scottish Women’s Rights Centre Helpline

For people who have been affected by violence and abuse in Scotland, they offer free and confidential legal advice and advocacy support. 

Shout 85258 

Shout is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service for anyone struggling to cope and needs to talk. You can text Shout from wherever you are in the UK, at any time, day or night.  

Breathing Space

Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. 

  • Helpline: 0800 83 85 87, Mon-Thu 6pm-2am and Fri 6pm-Mon 6am.
  • BSL interpretation service is available. Contact Scotland-BSL Mon-Fri: 6pm-midnight, Sat-Sun: 8am-midnight.  
  • Text: 18001
  • Website: Breathing Space

Men’s Advice Line 

Domestic abuse helpline for men

Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project – KASP  

Supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Fife  

Galop

National helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence  

This list of resources has been developed in collaboration with our University and local partners. If you would like to send in more recommendations, please get in touch at [email protected].

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