Women and girls over 14 and over or concerned friends/family can contact us for emotional and practical support. No problem is too small or unimportant if it is causing worry and distress. NRCC acknowledges that sexual violence can also affect men and can now offer them the ISVA service. Men cannot be seen at NRCC but we offer another safe environment where they can. In the future men will be able to attend Nottingham Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).

We provide a telephone helpline, face to face support and counselling, accompanying and support service to hospitals, police and courts.

CORONAVIRUS – CHANGES TO SERVICE

Following recent updates in managing the spread of Coronavirus we have made changes to the way we are supporting service users.  Our Helpline will be open for extra hours and we are taking referrals into all our services.  Face-to-Face support and assessments are now taking place over the telephone or online.  We are currently looking into how we can re-start providing support in person.

We understand that this is a very anxious time for everyone but we will make every effort to ensure that our support continues.

24 hour domestic and sexual abuse helpline on 0808 800 0340

lternatively, you can phone 0115 947 0064 and select options as follows:
Option 1 for Helpline and the Hub or if you are a new client wishing to access our services
Option 2 for ISVA and Survivors’ Support Services
Option 3 for the Admin Office and any other queries

(if we are not able to take your call please leave a message on the answerphone  with a contact number and we will call you back as soon as possible)

You can talk to someone about your experiences or if you are concerned about a friend, partner or family member then please get in touch.

You can phone our helpline on 0115 941 0440 or you can fill in our online referral form here.

Children and young people can access support through the EMCYPSAS

We are not part of the police, NHS or any other public service. We are a Registered Independent Charity that has been supporting survivors of sexual violence for over 35 years in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are here to listen to you and support you. We won’t judge you and most importantly we will believe you.

 

Referring into our services

You can self-refer into our services by phoning our helpline or by completing an online referral form (below).  Alternatively, you can ask a professional to do this on your behalf.

Our Helpline on 0115 941 0440 in open during the times below. When you call us, we will be able to listen to and support you and guide you to the best services for you.

Day	Opens	Closes	Opens	Closes
Monday	10am	1pm	4:30pm	7:30pm
Tuesday	10am	1pm	4:30pm	7:30pm
Wednesday	10am	1pm	4:30pm	7:30pm
Thursday	10am	1pm	4:30pm	7:30pm
Friday	10am	1pm	4:30pm	7:30pm
Saturday	10am	1pm
Sunday	10am	1pm

Outside of these hours, you can leave a message on our answerphone (which also provides details of other services) or you can phone the 24hr Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline on 0808 800 0340.

You can self-refer into our services using the form below.

SELF REFERRAL FORM

Have you recently suffered sexual assault?

If you have just been raped or sexually assaulted, you may feel in shock and unsure of what to do. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Ensure safety of yourself and any children
2. Try to keep warm as you might be in shock
3. See if a friend or someone you trust can be with you

Are you unsure whether to report or not?

There is no time limit on reporting an incident, many people decide to report many weeks, months or years after an incident so try not to destroy any evidence that could help if you change your mind. You may feel unsure whether to report the incident to the Police or not and this can a very difficult decision for many people to make. The earlier you tell the Police about an attack, the more likely it is that they will be able to investigate the incident effectively and, potentially, make a prosecution. Forensic evidence is also best obtained within 7 days of an incident occurring. Nottinghamshire Police have a designated Rape Unit with officers who are specially trained in working with incidents of sexual violence. However, you do not have to tell the Police if you don’t want to.

 

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 lockdown all groups at the Children’s Centres are currently suspended. As soon as we can re-open we’ll post our timetable here and let families know via our Facebook page 

Information about local services for children, young people and their families including child care and help available to pay for it.

Children’s Centres can offer one to one or group support with:

• the emotional health of you or your child
• playing with your child
• children’s behaviour
• domestic abuse
• children’s development, including listening and communication
• feeding your child
• increasing your confidence and help to get a job
• preparing for a baby

We can give you information about other services, and our groups are a great place to meet other parents and carers with young children. There are also lots of volunteering opportunities - ask at your local Children's Centre or use the contact details below to find out more

Training opportunities for parents/carers delivered by local colleges and other training providers

Tailored packages of support are available if required

Provides a fun, safe place for children to play and develop, a place for families to talk to each other.  This could be in the centre, community venue or local toddler group.

A chance for all parents including fathers and young parents to get health and parenting advice and support from midwives, health visitors, family support workers and many more

Quality play and early learning experiences provided by children's workers, childminders, day care settings and schools; all supported by a teacher.  This includes funded education for all three and four year olds for 12.5 hours per week.

Links with Job Centre Plus if you are considering new opportunities in employment or training , or need advice on benefits

All services aim to be inclusive for children and parents with additional needs, linking with specialist services and early support.

Opportunities to volunteer and be part of the management, planning and evaluation of children's centres and have a say about local services.

 

Regular Groups

Stay and Play,  Monday 9.00-10.30am

Come along to one of our play sessions, with a variety of activities for your children (0 up to 5 years) to enjoy whilst learning and developing important skills.

Under 1s Group, Wednesday 1.30-3.00pm

BABES Breastfeeding Group, Thursday 9.30-11.30am

Come along and meet other breastfeeding and pregnant women, you can also receive support from a trained Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. 

Self-Weigh

Monday 9.00am – 12.00pm

 

The Children’s Centre can also offer support with:

• Meeting other parents/carers
• Emotional health
• Children’s development
• Children’s behaviour
• Children’s emotional health
• Playing with your child
• Domestic abuse
• Family life
• Preparing for a baby
• Understanding your child
• Feeding your baby/child
• Financial advice and support
• Help to get a job
• Volunteering with us
• Increasing your confidence
• Signposting to other services
• Listening and communications

Parents/carers can request support by speaking to staff at the Children’s Centres or in groups or telephoning

COVID-19 Virus Charity Update

We are closing the Lounges and all face-to face therapy in line with the government’s advice on social distancing, but we are committed to maintaining counselling and support through digital contact or by phone where possible. The position of the government and the measures in place are changing daily so we will stay in touch and be clear about what it means for our charity and for you, our service users.

Please keep in regular contact with your key worker/ therapist via Skype or by telephone during this time. Rachael will be in touch with everyone who attends the Lounge to discuss further measures, including group support. Your therapist will be in touch to organise continued therapy in whatever method suits you best.

Stay safe, everyone, and bear with us as we try to maintain your support in this difficult time.

 

Survivors Helping Each other (SHE) provides the following support services:

• Provides services for females only
• Information service
• Support service

Survivors Helping Each other (SHE) provides the above services to women who suffered any of the following types of abuse in childhood:

• Emotional abuse
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Rape

To provide a variety of self help based support for young people & women over the age of 16yrs who are survivors of sexual abuse.  To promote public education and awareness of long term effects of sexual abuse.  We offer mutual support, drop in and crisis support, befriending, mentoring, creative therapy, personal development skills,  volunteering, skills and literacy.

Weekly drop in and crisis support - first call for details in your area.

Our committed, friendly and well-qualified childcare team provides high-quality care and learning opportunities for children aged between 0-11 years. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus on learning through play and we actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of our setting. 

We are open from 7.30am — 6pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.

The Ladybirds group is for the 6-week to 2 year olds. This room is calm and inviting, with age-appropriate toys and a dedicated outside play area.

The Caterpillars group is for 2 to 3 year olds. This group is on a steep learning curve with their language and communication and physical development.

The Butterfly group is for the 3 to 5 year olds. This group is playing and learning fast, developing and growing in their understanding. The Butterflies have the free 15-hour entitlement and are reaching their Early Learning Goals ready for school.  September 2017 will see us offering 30 hours free childcare for this age.

After-School Club: We have staff running an After-School Club for older children. Activities range from cooking to games in the sensory garden.

We offer 

• Funded childcare places available for qualifying two year olds and three and four-year-olds (15 hours entitlement).
• School holiday play schemes.
• A safe, friendly and fun place for you and your child.
• Learning through indoor and outdoor play activities.
• A well-qualified, kind and caring team.
• A dedicated person to give focused support to your child.

 

To provide support, advice and guidance to parents or parents to be age 13 - 21 (male or female).

Various centres throughout Bassetlaw.

DRASACS COVID-19 Response

DRASACS premises are closed to clients during this phase of the governments response to Covid-19. We will offer support to clients by telephone/webcam if is safe to do so.

We are still accepting new referrals, the premises are closed to clients, DRASACS is still operating using telephone/webcam for both ISVA and Therapy.

If you are experiencing additional challenges, The Survivors Trust and Rape Crisis have resources that can be utlisied in addition to DRASACS support.

We advise all clients to read the advice from the NHS regarding Covid-19 and steps to take to protect yourself and others. For further information please visit http://www.drasacs.org.uk/

 

Our confidential services are available for:

• Children and young people aged 18 or under, who have been raped or sexually abused
• Adults who have experienced rape or sexual abuse, either recently or in their past
• Family members who have been affected by the issue

If you want to talk to someone about your experience, please get in touch. We provide a number of free services including:

• Counselling
• Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy (ISVA)
• Helpline

SurvivorsUK can offer a range of support services including counselling and therapy appointments as well as online chat. All services are provided by trained professionals who as specialists in the field of male sexual violence have helped many men to work through their experiences.

SurvivorsUK was established as a service for male survivors, however we are an inclusive service and welcome anyone who identifies as male, trans, non-binary, has identified as male in the past, or anyone who feels that we are the right fit for them.

Support Services close to you:

SRASAC (Sheffield) offers Helpline and Counselling to men and boys aged 13 years and above, and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) support to men aged 18 years and above.

• Phone: 0114 2412766
• Email: info@sheffieldrapecrisis.org.uk
• Website: www.sheffieldrapecrisis.org.uk

Rob Sharp (Sherwood)

Over 20 years experience. Long term experience in working with child and adult survivors, psychosexual issues, couples work, addictive and compulsive behaviours.

Contact Information

• Phone: 0115 9622252
• Email: Rob.sharp.11@btinternet.com

Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service

The Pit Stop counselling service for men initially provides up to 20 one-to-one counselling sessions (may be extended) within Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service. Any adult male in South Yorkshire can access the service if they wish to resolve issues arising from abuse at any time in their life. (rape, sexual or domestic abuse) . Our specialist counsellors all conform to the ethical standards of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. We do not counsel perpetrators of abuse.  Appointments offered weekdays 9-4pm but may be extended later in evening, and Saturdays in future.

Contact Information

• Phone: 01709835482
• Email: info@rothacs.org.uk
• Website: www.rothacs.org.uk/sample-post/

Doncaster Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service

Counselling, Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy (ISVA), group work and information.

• Phone: 01302 360421
• Email: admin@drasacs.org.uk
• Website: www.drasacs.org.uk

Incest and Sexual Abuse Survivors (ISAS) Notts

One to One Counselling / Group Therapy / Drama Therapy / Self-Help Group

• Phone: 01636610314
• Email: enquiries@isas-notts.org.uk
• Website: www.isas-notts.org.uk

Nottingham Rape Crisis England and Wales

Helpline counselling service

Offers a counselling service for males on the following days and times:

Mon from 2-8pm,  Tues from 2-8pm, Thurs from 10-1pm, Fri from 10-1pm, Sat from 10-1pm

ISVA service providing one to one advocacy support for male survivors of sexual abuse

Age Group of Male Survivors: Helpline 13 +,  ISVA 14+

 

SHE UK/ MENDing UK Mansfield

A holistic range of support addressing the complex needs of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. 

• Phone: 01623 622 916
• Email: info@she-uk.org.uk
• Website: www.she-uk.org.uk

IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS

The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.  

Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.

 

The Community Advisor can help you to:

•  Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
• Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information 
• Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
• Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
• Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family

 

Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.

There are several ways to make contact with the Community Advisor:

You can ring the Community Advisor direct for telephone advice. Available Monday to Friday on 01909 476118 Ext 24.

 

 

 

This directory is maintained and operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.

If you need help using this directory or would like to contact us for more information, please get in touch with one of our friendly advisors using the details below:

Telephone: 0300 500 80 80

CSC minicom: 01623 434993

Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

We are open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.

 

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If your query is specifically around SEND, please email local.offer@nottscc.gov.uk.

If your query is specifically for Supported Self Care, please call 0300 303 2600 or email selfcarehub@selfhelp.org.uk.