- Need emergency help?
- Support from the University
- Accommodation and welfare support
- Student Wellbeing
- 24/7 confidential support
- External support services
- Medical and specialist support
- Reporting to the Police
- National support organisations
- Local specialist support
Need emergency help?
If you need urgent support following sexual violence, visit:
Emergency help for sexual violence
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
You do not have to deal with this alone. Whether the incident happened recently or in the past, support is available.
The University can help you understand your options, access support, and report an incident if you choose to do so.
Support from the University
University support services can help you understand your options and, if you choose, support you in reporting an incident to the Police or through University disciplinary procedures.
Student Support Advisor (EDI and Sexual Violence)
The Student Support Advisor can:
- listen without judgement
- help you understand your options
- explain reporting routes
- signpost specialist services
- help you access University support
Email: studentwellbeing@herts.ac.uk
Telephone: 01707 284453
Accommodation and welfare support
Support is available whether you live on campus or in private accommodation.
If you live in University accommodation, support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students living in private accommodation can also access support through the Community Liaison and Support Officer.
Find out more about Student Support and Welfare.
Student Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing provides professional support for:
- emotional wellbeing
- mental health
- counselling
- disability support
- health-related concerns
Telephone: 01707 284453
Find out more about Student Wellbeing.
24/7 confidential support
All students can access free, confidential support at any time through PAM Wellness.
The helpline can provide support with:
- emotional wellbeing
- mental health concerns
- financial issues
- legal information
- non-urgent medical advice
- bereavement and grief
Telephone: 0808 196 3533
Find out more about the 24/7 student support helpline.
External support services
Medical and specialist support
Herts Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
Provides medical, practical and emotional support for anyone who has experienced sexual assault or rape.
Telephone: 0808 178 4448
Email: herts.sarc@nhs.net
Website: Herts Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Hatfield Sexual Health Clinic
Services include:
- STI testing
- emergency contraception
- sexual health advice
- crisis support
Telephone: 0300 008 5522
Website: Hatfield Sexual Health Clinic
Reporting to the Police
If you decide to report an incident:
|
Contact type |
Number |
|
Emergency |
999 |
|
Non-emergency |
101 |
You can also report a crime online.
National support organisations
Rape Crisis National Helpline
Confidential support and information.
Telephone: 0808 802 9999
Website: Rape Crisis
National Male Survivor Helpline
Confidential support for male survivors.
Telephone: 0808 800 5005
Website: National Male Survivor Helpline
ManKind
Support for male victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence.
Telephone: 01823 334244
Website: ManKind
Galop
Specialist support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse, domestic abuse or sexual violence.
Telephone: 0800 999 5428
Website: Galop
Local specialist support
Herts Rape Crisis
Free and confidential support for women aged 18 and over in Hertfordshire who have experienced rape, sexual abuse or sexual assault.
Support is also available for friends and family members.
Telephone: 01707 276512
Website: Herts Rape Crisis
Beacon Victim Support
Independent support for victims of crime in Hertfordshire.
Telephone: 03000 11 5555
Website: Beacon Victim Support