Services for adults
Our frontline specialist and confidential services are offered free for people of all ages, genders and faiths who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any time in their lives. This includes online abuse and exploitation.
Our services are accessible to all and we have a team with a breadth of specialist knowledge around additional needs, those who identify as from the LGBTQIA+ community and those from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee communities.
In a safe and supportive environment, we can help overcome the effects on well-being, health, and mental health, and regain the lost power and control as a result of sexual violence and abuse.
Our services are not just for survivors of sexual violence. We also provide specialist help to children conceived of rape, families, and those who have been indirectly affected by sexual abuse.
Advocacy
An ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advocate) is an independent advocate who can provide practical and emotional support to survivors who have experienced any form of rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life.
ISVAs are specially trained to explore options that may be available and to provide information to enable the survivor to make choices. The ISVA offers free, non-judgemental support.
At WMRSASC, there are several ISVA services available, please follow the link below for more information:
Counselling
Here at WMRSASC we offer counselling to all who have experienced any form of rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. We also offer support to parents, carers or partners of the survivor, as we understand this time can be difficult not just for the survivor but for those around them too.
SARC Referred Counselling
Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) provide 24/7 support for people who have experienced a recent rape or sexual assault. By attending one of the SARCs in the West Midlands area, you are provided with trauma-informed healthcare, comprehensive forensic medical examinations, access to medications, immediate over the phone support and referrals to specialist aftercare services, one of which is Fast track counselling.
Pathfinder
Pathfinder Project is a partnership between the NHS and WMRSASC and has a range of services for adults with mental health needs and trauma related to sexual abuse. We have a range of support groups on offer, including peer support groups and psychoeducation groups. We are also able to offer 1:1 support for survivors to access this service and help to stabilise survivors and support them to access mental health services. 1:1 support can also include advocacy and therapeutic support for people who are not in the criminal justice system.