WMRSASC is a free, confidential and non-judgemental support service for survivors who have experienced rape, assault, incest, sexual abuse, sexual harassment or any form of sexual attack, whether physical, verbal or emotional. The trauma caused by sexual abuse may not surface for many years after the event. We treat all calls equally, sensitively and confidentially, appreciating the courage required to break silence, overcome guilt and threats, and share the events of the past whether they happened days or years ago.
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Services Offered
Counselling
If you would like counselling, we will arrange an initial appointment to talk to you to identify your immediate needs. We will then organise a counsellor to provide you with the regular support you are seeking.
Independent Sexual Violence Advisory Services
The Independent Sexual Violence Advisors are based at both Worcestershire and Herefordshire Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centres. The worker can offer practical and emotional support to individuals over 5 years of age who have experienced sexual violence. These services include the Family Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (FISVAs) who are able to offer support to supporters of survivors, most commonly parents, partners and family members. The FISVA role enables the youngest survivors of sexual violence, those aged 5 and under, to receive support through the FISVA engagement with their parent or carer.
Children and Young People's Service
West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre provides a private and confidential service for children and young people aged 11 years and over. You can contact us if you have experienced any form of sexual abuse or touching, or are worried about something.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity
Services are provided free of charge
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: LGBTQ
Payment: Pro-bono
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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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Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.