We have lots of information at the Compass Centre on sexual violence: coping with trauma, what to expect if you report, keeping safe online. Knowing more can help with understanding sexual violence, and what to do about it. We also have an extensive library of leaflets and books available that you can take home to help in this process.

Rape Crisis Scotland’s website also has lots of leaflets and information for survivors, friends and family.

Self-Help Resources

We know how hard and frustrating it is to have to wait for support and we have put together a few self-help online resources on processing trauma, ways of coping and recovery.  These have been selected by our workers and  include booklets, exercises to download, recommended reading, videos and apps. View our resources here.

If you want to speak to someone our helpline is available from 9.00 a.m -1.30 p.m Mon-Thurs 01595 747 174

Rape Crisis Scotland’s National Helpline is open 5pm – midnight every night on 08088 01 03 02, text 07537 410 027 or email support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk or visit www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk to use their webchat.

Other Useful Contacts

CHILDLINE

If you are under age 13 please phone ChildLine free on 0800 1111 any time, day or night. You can also phone social work on 01595 744421 (weekdays) or 01595 695611 (overnight and weekends).

SHETLAND WOMEN’S AID

Free and confidential support to women and children affected by domestic abuse.

01595 692070 / office@shetlandwa.org

You can also contact the National domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline Scotland: 0800 027 1234 (any day, any time).

VICTIM SUPPORT SHETLAND

Emotional support, practical help and information to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime.

01595 744524 or 07541 858465 / victimsupport.shetland@victimsupportsco.org.uk

SHETLAND SEXUAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING CLINIC

Advice, information, testing, treatment, contraception and emergency contraception,

Outpatient Department, Gilbert Bain Hospital, South Road, Lerwick ZE1 0TB

01595 743 000 and ask to be put through to the Sexual Health Clinic.

Open Monday evenings: 6.30 to 8.30pm

SOCIAL WORK (DUTY TEAM)

01595 744421 (office hours) / 01595 695611 (outwith office hours)

POLICE SCOTLAND

Tel: 101 (non-emergency number) or 999 in an emergency

NHS 24

Tel: 111 or visit nhs24.scot