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

e: info@rothacs.org.uk

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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