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SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES DATABASE
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | Worcestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.wrsasc.org.uk |
| State/County/Region: | Worcestershire |
| E-mail Contact: | wrsasc@btconnect.com |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 01905 724514 |
| Hours of Service Availability: | Helpline open:
Monday 7.30pm to 9.30pm Tuesday 1.00pm to 5.00pm Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30pm Friday 10.00am to 2.00pm 24hr answer phone available |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Explanation of Costs: | Face to face counselling service is free for people who live in Worcestershire. |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | Counselling services including face-to-face and e-mail available to women only (crisis, short-term and long-term). Telephone support also available for survivors and partners/supporters/family of survivors. |
| Other information: | Confidential and non-judgemental service run by women for women aged 16+ who have experienced any form of rape or sexual abuse at any time. |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | Barnsley Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Helpline |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.bsarch.org |
| Country: | UK |
| State/County/Region: | South Yorkshire |
| City: | Barnsley |
| E-mail Contact: | info@bsarch.org |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 01226 298560 (Helpline number) |
| Hours of Service Availability: | Our Helpline is open between 6pm and 8pm Monday to Thursday evenings |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | BSARCH offers support via the telephone helpline. You can also contact via the e-mail form on the website. BSARCH also offers person centred face to face counselling which is not time limited. |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | Person centred |
| Other Services Offered: | BSARCH also hosts an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor who can work with women on a one to one basis. |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivor Support Centre |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.brissc.org.au |
| Country: | Australia |
| State/County/Region: | Queensland |
| City: | Brisbane |
| E-mail Contact: | admin@brissc.org.au |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 07 33910004 |
| Hours of Service Availability: | Service hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday
Support telephone line 9am to 1pm Monday to Thursday |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | Crisis & short to medium term counselling, telephone support |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | Women only service utilising feminist-based support |
| Other Services Offered: | Advocacy for medical and police reporting
Support groups and workshops Community education and social action |
| Message of outreach to IPSV survivors seeking service: | BRISSC provides feminist, woman centred, non-judgemental support to all women survivors of sexual violence. We believe that nobody ever deserves to be raped and that the perpetrators of sexual violence are always responsible for their actions. |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | RASA (Rape & Sexual Abuse) Centre |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.rasamerseyside.org |
| Country: | England |
| State/County/Region: | Merseyside |
| City: | Liverpool |
| E-mail Contact: | rasamerseyside@btconnect.com |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 0151 666 1392 |
| Free Crisis Number: | No |
| Hours of Service Availability: | Monday 7-9pm
Wednesday 2-5pm Thursday 7-9pm Sunday 3-5pm |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Explanation of Costs: | calls charged at local rate |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | We offer telephone and face to face support including counselling for crisis, short-term and long-term depending on the needs of the individual. |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | The main approach is person-centred but some of our counsellors use a combination of approaches |
| Other Services Offered: | We have ISVA's (Independent Sexual Violence Advisors) who can support through the criminal justice system and beyond. We have support groups for survivors. |
| Message of outreach to IPSV survivors seeking service: | We will always believe you.
No consent means no sex. Nobody asks to be raped. |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | Fruit of the Vine Ltd |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| State/County/Region: | Richmond |
| City: | Christchurch |
| E-mail Contact: | fruitofthevine@woosh.co.nz |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 03 3795993 |
| Free Crisis Number: | no |
| Hours of Service Availability: | appointments by arrangement |
| Cost of Services: | Costed |
| Explanation of Costs: | cost is $75.00 |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | short and long term, face to face, could do telephone (prefer face to face) |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | CBT, Psychdynamic, client focused. (combination of these) |
| Other Services Offered: | will refer to other appropriate services as needed |
| Message of outreach to IPSV survivors seeking service: | i am an experienced sexual abuse counsellor and will work with you at your pace, helping you achieve your goals that we can discover together. |
| Other information: | I am a fully qualified social worker and full member of ANZASW. I have extra training on both sexual abuse and Domestic violence |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | laurel House |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.laurelhouse.org.au |
| Country: | Australia |
| State/County/Region: | Northern Tasmania |
| City: | Launceston |
| E-mail Contact: | counsellors@laurelhouse.org.au |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 03 63342740 |
| Free Crisis Number: | message bank call back as above |
| Hours of Service Availability: | 8.30am -5pm Mon to Fri
crisis line 24/7: 0409 800 394 |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | crisis, short to long term, face to face counselling, telephone and email information and support |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | narrative, feminist based |
| Other Services Offered: | coordination of forensic and police services, court support, advocacy, referral, therapeutic groups, community education, library, newsletter, audio information |
| Other information: | laurel House does not work with perpetrators of violence but will facilitate appropriate referrals on request. laurel House works with women, men and children. |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.cambridgerapecrisis.co.uk |
| Country: | UK |
| State/County/Region: | Cambridgeshire |
| City: | Cambridge |
| E-mail Contact: | contact@cambridgerapecrisis.co.uk |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 01223 245888 |
| Free Crisis Number: | No, but we can return your call |
| Hours of Service Availability: | 7.30-9.30 every Wednesday evening |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | Telephone information and listening service: crisis, short term and long-term. Email information service. |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | Confidential, non-judgemental, non-directive listening service. |
| Other Services Offered: | Signposting to other local and national services. |
| Other information: | All our helpline volunteers are women. |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | Derbyshire Rape Crisis |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.drconline.org.uk |
| Country: | England |
| State/County/Region: | Derbyshire |
| City: | Derby |
| E-mail Contact: | info@drconline.org.uk |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 01332 372545 |
| Hours of Service Availability: | HELPLINE; Mon,Tues,Wed 10am-12pm & 6-8pm
Thurs 6-8pm Fri 10am-2pm |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | Face to face, telephone support, crisis support, long term |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | Integrative |
| Other Services Offered: | Provide advice, advocacy guidance and support to clients wishing to report to the police (non medical self referrals); arrange housing and financial advice; support attending GUM clinic visits, civil matters; arranging counselling & psychological services; victim & witness services and arranging court visits. |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | Savana |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.savana.org.uk |
| Country: | England |
| State/County/Region: | Staffordshire |
| City: | Stoke-on-Trent |
| E-mail Contact: | info@savana.org.uk |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 01782 221000 |
| Free Crisis Number: | no |
| Hours of Service Availability: | 24 hr message service
9-6 counselling and support service mon to sat |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | face to face open ended counselling with qualified counsellors. |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | person centred/psychodynamic/ others integrated |
| Other Services Offered: | Independant Sexual Violence Advisor/
Signposting/information/Women only counselling space. |
| Message of outreach to IPSV survivors seeking service: | We will support those who have experienced, or who are affected by sexual violence in all its forms, including childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, honour violence, rape, harrassment |
| Other information: | we also provide confidence building programmes for clients and training for professionals. Savana is IIP accredited and the counselling service is BACP accredited |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | Aylesbury Vale Rape Crisis |
| Service Website Address?: | http://avrc.org.uk |
| Country: | England |
| State/County/Region: | Bucks |
| City: | Aylesbury Vale |
| E-mail Contact: | mail@avrc.org.uk |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 01296 392468 |
| Free Crisis Number: | No |
| Hours of Service Availability: | Counselling and advocacy by appointment Monday to Friday 10-4 and evenings |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | Long term, email support and phone support. |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | Combination. Feminist, person centred CBT |
| Other Services Offered: | Advocacy - Support women using the legal system and any other appointments e.g. health, housing. Assistance in claiming Criminal Injuries Compensation |
| Message of outreach to IPSV survivors seeking service: | We support women affected by any type of sexual violence recently or in the past. |
| Other information: | Staff and volunteers have received training in Domestic Violence. |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | Kirklees Survivors Counselling Services |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.krasacc.co.uk |
| Country: | England |
| State/County/Region: | West Yorkshire |
| City: | Huddersfield |
| E-mail Contact: | anything@krasacc.co.uk |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 01484 450040 (Helpline) Office 01484 540730 |
| Free Crisis Number: | standard network charges apply |
| Hours of Service Availability: | Office (540730) 9am-5pm
Counselling 9am- 6pm Helpline Mon/Wed 1-4pm. Fri 5-8pm Helpline |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Explanation of Costs: | Helpline is charged at standard network rates |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | 20 free counselling sessions and helpline support. An advocacy service |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | Integrative (Predominiantly Person centred using CBT tools, Inner child therapy and Psychodynamic methods as and when required. Will be different for each individual depending on what they need |
| Other Services Offered: | ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisors) advocacy to assist with survivors reporting to police/ going through court system |
| Message of outreach to IPSV survivors seeking service: | We appreciate the strength and courage it can take to make this first step but you are not alone, we are here to help. |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | East Kent Rapeline |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.eastkentrapeline.com |
| Country: | England |
| State/County/Region: | Kent |
| City: | Canterbury |
| E-mail Contact: | info@eastkentrapeline.com |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 08004582818 |
| Free Crisis Number: | 08004582818 |
| Hours of Service Availability: | 6.30pm to 9.30pm |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Explanation of Costs: | no charges for counselling |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | Usually 12 weeks but is tailored for individual Clients |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | Itegrative approach, all with specialist traing in sexual abuse and violence |
| Other Services Offered: | We offer group facilitation |
| Message of outreach to IPSV survivors seeking service: | we are here to support you and will help you to make the choices you decide upon. |
| Service recognises special considerations for IPSV and is an IPSV Survivor Friendly Service: | Yes |
| Service Name: | Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre |
| Service Website Address?: | http://www.krsac.com |
| Country: | Ireland |
| State/County/Region: | Kerry |
| City: | Tralee |
| E-mail Contact: | krcc@eircom.net |
| Phone Contact incl. area code: | 1800 633 333 |
| Free Crisis Number: | 1800 633 333 |
| Hours of Service Availability: | 9-5 Mon - Fri |
| Cost of Services: | Free |
| Explanation of Costs: | free |
| Can a Survivor still living with the partner who sexually assaulted her access this service?: | Yes |
| Types and modes of counselling offered: | all |
| Counselling Approaches Used: | non-directive client centered |
| Other Services Offered: | referral , court accompaniment, support for family, school programme |
| Message of outreach to IPSV survivors seeking service: | We are here to Listen |
| Other information: | Free Confdidential Counselling and Support Service for victims of rape and sexual assault and adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Support available for friends, family and non-abusive partners |
