Useful Links
Information for Men & Boys
Although CRASAC is a female only service in terms of counselling, men
and boys can access the helpline service for support and information on
specialist services for them.
Our ISVA Service is available to both male and female survivors.
- Rugby Rosa: (age 13+)
Tel: 01788 551 151
Counselling for male and female survivors of rape, sexual violence
and childhood sexual abuse. They can work with people from Coventry
& Warwickshire.
www.survivorguide.co.uk
- Safeline: (age 14+)
Tel: 0808 800 5005
www.safelinewarwick.co.uk
Counselling for male and female survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
- Survivors UK: (Men and boys only)
Tel: 0845 122 1201
www.survivorsuk.org
National helpline for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse or
sexual assault.
- Birmingham Rape & Sexual Violence Project:
Tel: 0121 233 3818
Counselling and support for both male and female survivors of rape
or sexual abuse.
Other Useful Links/Contacts
- University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire
www.uhcw.nhs.uk
- GUM Clinic
Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital
024 7684 4163
- Police
Little Park Street Coventry
0845 113 5000
www.west-midlands.police.uk
- Domestic Violence
www.coventry.gov.uk
- Truth about Rape
www.truthaboutrape.co.uk
National campaigning organisation raising awareness surrounding
sexual violence.
- Rape Crisis Coordination Group
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
National umbrella body for Rape Crisis member groups. Information
about centres in your area.
- Victim Support
www.victimsupport.org.uk
Offers support and information, regardless of whether the crime has
been reported or not.
- Rugby Rosa: (age 13+)
Tel: 01788 551 151
Counselling for male and female survivors of rape, sexual violence
and childhood sexual abuse. They can work with people from Coventry
& Warwickshire.
- Safeline: (age 14+)
Tel: 0808 800 5005
www.safelinewarwick.co.uk
Counselling for male and female survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
- Birmingham Rape & Sexual Violence Project:
Tel: 0121 233 3818
Counselling and support for both male and female survivors of rape
or sexual abuse.
- Samaritans: (Men and women)
Tel: 024 76 678 678
www.samaritans.org
Emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of
distress or despair.
- NSPCC Helpline:
Tel: 0800 800 500 (free phone)
www.nspcc.org.uk
Information and advice for children or anyone concerned about a
child.
- Childline:
Tel: 0800 1111 (free phone)
www.childline.org.uk
Free 24-hour helpline for any young person in trouble or danger.
- Youth Access
Tel: 020 8772 9900 (Mon-Fri 9am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm).
www.youthaccess.org.uk
Provides details of local advice, information & counselling services
for 10-25 year olds. Also refers young people to free services such
as drop-in centres.
- YoungMinds
Tel: 020 7336 8445
www.youngminds.org.uk
Parents Information Service: 0800 018 2138
(Mon & Fri 10am – 1pm, Tues-Thurs 1pm-4pm)
YoungMinds is the national charity committed to improving the mental
health of all babies, children and young people. YoungMinds Parents
Information Service is a free confidential telephone service
providing information, advice and details of other national/local
services.
- DABS National Resource Directory
www.dabsbooks.co.uk
A list of over 500 services in the UK and Ireland which specialise
in working with childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic
violence and related issues.
