Helping survivors of sexual violence heal, rebuild and thrive

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Waiting list now open with limited spaces.

Our waiting list is currently open, with limited spaces across support work, counselling, trauma therapy. If you are a survivor looking for support, living in York or North Yorkshire, please complete a self-referral form.

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Each week, we support over 100 survivors via specialist services and trauma-specific interventions. You can support our work in a number of ways. Find out more…

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OUR IMPACT

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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

Self-referral waiting list now open

Our waiting list is now open with LIMITED SPACES

Thanks to recent funding from the Ministry of Justice (RASASF), Survive can temporarily reopen our waiting list.

Those seeking to begin or continue their journey with Survive are urged to get in touch as soon as the waiting list opens, as spaces are expected to fill quickly.

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

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

12 January 2026

York Rotary chooses local sexual violence agency Survive as their nominated charity!

Read more about York Rotary chooses local sexual violence agency Survive as their nominated charity!

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12 January 2026

Ministry of Justice approves £340k further funding for Survive

Read more about Ministry of Justice approves £340k further funding for Survive

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