MRC began over thirty years ago as a feminist collective responding to the needs of women who shared their experiences of sexual violence. MRC is now a registered charity providing vital services for women and girls throughout Greater Manchester, and beyond.
As a feminist organisation MRC strives to make a positive difference in the lives of women. We support any woman who has experienced sexual violence at any time in her life for as long as necessary. We also work to challenge the myths that surround sexual violence.
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Services Offered
We provide a range of confidential support services run by women for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. All services are for women over the age of 18. We prefer self referrals. Free Counselling
We have a team of experienced and highly trained counsellors who offer weekly, face-to-face counselling sessions.
Once we take your referral you are invited in for an assessment. When you are at the top of our waiting list you are assigned a counsellor. Counselling is reviewed after the first twelve weeks and continually every six weeks Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)
Most of the women who get help from MRC do not want to contact the police and we support them in this decision. However if you are thinking of reporting your experiences to the police our ISVA can support you making in making the right decision for you. She can also continue to offer support, advice, information and advocate for you as you go through the criminal justice process.
Fees and Payment
Counselling at MRC is free. However, as we are a charity, we encourage clients to make a regular contribution towards their counselling.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Payment: Pro-bono
Online Counseling: Yes
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Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
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