Overview of Support

Central Scotland Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Centre offers a free and confidential service of emotional support and practical information on legal and medical issues. Our aim is to support survivors of rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse through the various stages of healing and move towards reaching their full potential in life.

24-Hour Helpline:

The Helpline is staffed by trained support workers at the following times -
Tuesday / Wednesday 11-1 pm. - Thursday 7-9 pm. - Sunday 1-3 pm.
Telephone 01786 471771

At all other times if a message is left on the answer machine, the call will be discreetly answered as soon as possible.

Counselling:

CSRC&SAC offers individual support on long or short-term basis, either in the Centre or somewhere convenient to the survivor. The service we offer is survivor centred, ensuring that the survivor determines the direction, pace and length of counselling sessions. More details here

Medical Advocacy:

If required, trained support workers can accompany survivors with regard to any medical matter.

Legal Advocacy:

If required, trained workers can accompany and support survivors throughout the entire legal process. CSRC&SAC can provide information on legal rights and procedures.

More details here

Self-help

We can provide leaflets to assist with self-help, for survivors and also for their friends and family.

Relaxation Therapies

CSRC&SAC offers relaxation therapies for survivors, giving them an opportunity to unwind and take time just for themselves.

e-mail support for rape, sexual abuse and child sexual abuse survivors

Contact us for e-mail support