West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre

Please note: WMRSASC’s helpline will close at the end of March 2023. If you need support please contact the Rape Crisis England & Wales 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line and speak to one of the specialists – at any time of the day or night. Call free on 0808 500 2222 or go to the website to start a free online chat https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/ WMRSASC was first formed in 1986, initially started as drop-in centre for women. Our primary aim has always been to provide support, information and advocacy to female victims and survivors of sexual violence. Over recent years WMRSASC has expanded some of its service provision to support men and boys but the provision of, and importance of, women only spaces, has been maintained. This is because WMRSASC recognises that sexual violence is both a cause and consequence of gender inequality within our society and so is a crime that disproportionately affects women and girls. WMRSASC’s services are provided from a feminist and human rights perspective and are designed to ensure the well-being, health and mental health effects of sexual violence and abuse are addressed in a safe service and victims and survivors are enabled to regain critical power and control lost through their experiences of sexual violence and abuse. We provide face-to-face counselling for survivors over the age of 11, an Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy Service for survivors over the age of 5, a signposting service, a telephone helpline for female and male survivors and their supporters, and internal and external training.