Key supporters
www.rothacs.org.uk
Useful contacts
Samaritans
Confidential listening services
08457 909 090
Freephone: 116 123
Text: 07725 909 090
Crisis Team
Support for people in mental health crisis
01709 302 670
Independent Domestic Violence Advisors
Support and advice for victims of domestic abuse
01709 823 196
Rotherham Rise/Refuge
Support service for women and children affected
by domestic abuse
0330 2020 571
Safeline
For men who have been a target for rape and
sexual abuse
0808 800 5005
Life Centre
Helpline for survivors of rape and sexual abuse
Adults: 0844 847 7879
Under 18’s: 0808 802 0808
Text: 0771 798 9022
You can refer yourself, or an agencycan refer on your behalf.
Referrals
Our contact details:
t: 01709 835 482
w: www.rothacs.org.uk
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2AG
Registration Number 30318R.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 4.30pm
You can leave a message on our answering machine out of
these hours.
Rotherham AbuseCounselling Service
www.rothacs.org.uk
We provide free specialist counselling for women,
men and young people who have experienced
abuse. This includes rape, sexual abuse, domestic
abuse, honour based violence and child sexual
exploitation (CSE).
“Counselling has made me find my true self again,
which makes me feel amazing”
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Further information on the services we offer is available on our website www.Rothacs.org.uk
About usRotherham Abuse
Counselling Service has
been providing specialist
therapeutic counselling
support since 2005. Our
skilled and trained counsellors
follow the ethical standards of the British Association
of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Our missionTo enable survivors of sexual, physical or mental
abuse and violence living or working in Rotherham to
live better quality lives.
Our aimsWe aim to make a difference by enabling survivors to:
● Understand and cope with the effects of abuse
● Live a fuller and happier life, re-engaging with society
● Reduce the mental and physical symptoms
caused by abuse
● Make decisions about changes they want to make
● Reach potential as individuals
● Increase access to other support agencies
How can counselling help?We aim to provide a safe, confidential and non-
judgemental environment for you to explore the
problems you are experiencing. Counsellors do not
give advice, but will listen and work with you to
find a more satisfying way of life.
Counselling can sometimes feel difficult as it may
involve talking about life events, feelings or
patterns of behaviour. Counselling can help you
make sense of what has happened to you, gain
new insights and build confidence to make your
own choices.
The counsellor will have the skills to work at a
safe pace and help you to build support
mechanisms along the way.
The services we offerOne to One Therapy. For men, women and young
people aged 13+ working on a one to one basis with a
trained counsellor to support you in working through the
problems that you are experiencing.
Women's Therapy Group.Women’s Therapy group
provides an alternative to individual therapy, enabling
women to experience the richness of added peer support.
Men’s Therapy Group. Men’s group provides an
opportunity to explore issues in a supportive, confidential
environment focusing on peer support.
Drop In.An informal group. The aim is to increase
confidence, share members’ knowledge, skills, and expand
their social network. The group is for women who are
looking for a relaxed support group.
Moving on Group.An activity-based support group for
women who are coming to the end of or have completed
counselling. Its aim is to increase confidence and reduce
isolation by empowering women to take an active part in
the development and running of the group, enabling
them to live independently.
Outreach service. The role involves supporting clients
around a number of issues including travel to and from
appointments, help with housing issues and support
during meetings with organisations.
Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA).
Our ISVA service offers practical help, information and
support for victims of rape or sexual abuse and their
families. The ISVA will also give you information to help
you decide whether you want to report the incident(s)
to the police. If you decide not to report the matter,
support will still be provided.
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