We are a network of specialist sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) located across London and open 24/7. Our three centres work closely together to ensure that the same level of service is provided wherever a victim of sexual assault presents.

By providing a good, immediate service, we can reduce the risk of long-term problems as well as preventing the loss of evidence, which is crucial if rapists are to be convicted and prevented from committing further assaults.

Services Offered

We're here to help you if you've been raped or sexually assaulted in the past 12 months.

You can call us 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for an initial assessment.

When we need to see you urgently, such as for a forensic medical examination (FME), we aim to see you within 90 minutes.

We also offer follow-up care, including counselling, tests and treatments.

Our medical and emotional support services are confidential. That means we won't tell anyone you've contacted us or come to see us unless you want us to. And you can use any of our services without involving the police.

Counselling

Getting emotional support can be very important. Not everyone has the support of family, friends or a partner. Even if you do, you might want to talk to someone else about how you are feeling.

We have counsellors and clinical psychologists you can talk to. They are experienced in working with people who have been assaulted. They will try to help you understand how you are feeling and come to terms with what happened.

You can make an appointment to meet with them and find out what kind of support is best for you. This may mean having weekly counselling or psychology sessions at the Havens. Or they may refer you elsewhere for ongoing support.

Fees and Payment

The service is commissioned and jointly funded by NHS England and the Metropolitan Police Service.

Services Offered To:
Adults
Teens
Children

Payment:
Pro-bono