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Waiting list now closed to new referrals

Due to unprecedented demand, our services are currently closed to all new self-referrals in York and across North Yorkshire. You can still access our helpline for support.

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Our waiting list for new referrals may be currently closed, but we are still supporting 100 survivors via specialist services and trauma-specific interventions. We need your help to support more…

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OUR IMPACT

Discover the recent work we have been doing...

Survive wants a world without sexual violence and abuse. Until then, we will provide safe spaces and kind, caring and compassionate services that help adult survivors heal, rebuild and thrive.

Our Impact

Support Team Survive

This July, we’re taking on the River Ouse in York’s Dragon Boat Race once again.

And this year is extra special as we’ve been chosen as York Rotary’s nominated charity!

With their help, we’ll be raising funds and awareness, and sharing a clear message with survivors across York and North Yorkshire: We stand by you. You are not alone.

Every day, survivors in our community reach out for support, understanding, and hope. We want to be there for every one who needs access to our services but without help, many of those calls will go unanswered.

We’re asking our wonderful supporters to get behind #TeamSurvive.

Whether you can sponsor our team, share our fundraising page, or simply cheer us on from the riverbank, your support means the world to us!

 

 

Our survivor stories

These personalised accounts – using different names to protect the identity of survivors – show how Survive helps survivors of rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse to rebuild their lives, relationships and reach their potential by delivering specialist services.

THE SURVIVOR - EMMA

The incident I used to remember as vividly as though it were yesterday now seems like a distant foggy memory from long ago.

Find out more about The Survivor – Emma

THE SURVIVOR - JAMIE

Life is a journey. The work done with Survive significantly eased the burden I felt and helped me move on in my journey forward.

Find out more about The Survivor – Jamie

THE SURVIVOR - TRACEY

Literally life changing and life saving therapy. My counsellor has literally saved my life and given me my life back all in one. She is amazing.

Find out more about The Survivor – Tracey

Latest news

13 May 2026

Survive conference reveals positive outcomes from their work with sexual violence survivors in York and North Yorkshire

Read more about Survive conference reveals positive outcomes from their work with sexual violence survivors in York and North Yorkshire

11 May 2026

Survive forced to close waiting list again as demand for specialist support remains high

Read more about Survive forced to close waiting list again as demand for specialist support remains high

14 April 2026

Sexual violence support charity will reopen waiting list – but warns limited spaces will fill quickly

Read more about Sexual violence support charity will reopen waiting list – but warns limited spaces will fill quickly

20 January 2026

Multi-Disciplinary Exhibition Addresses Sexual Violence in York and North Yorkshire

Read more about Multi-Disciplinary Exhibition Addresses Sexual Violence in York and North Yorkshire

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