Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • Free and confidential specialist trauma-informed support for all survivors aged 12 and over, who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, by abusers of any gender. Support also for support for family, friends and partners.

Description

Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre offers specialist trauma-informed support to all survivors aged 12 and over who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. This includes rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation.

Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre offers free and confidential information, advocacy and support.

Services include:

  • One-to-one support (face-to-face or online)
  • Group support
  • Crisis support if you have experienced a rape/sexual assault within the last 14 days
  • Support for family, friends and partners
  • Advocacy support for survivors who have decided to, or have already reported to the police
  • Student and Young People’s Support for all young people age 12 – 21 who have experienced any form of sexual harm.
  • Outreach support in East and Midlothian

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party
  • Service is appointment only

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

Yes

Location information

  • Wheelchair access
  • Street metered public parking available
  • Translation service available

The nearest bus routes are 8 on Broughton Road, 11 on Pilrig Street, 23/27 which goes to Canonmills and 36 on Broughton Street.

Opening times

Monday09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday09:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 19:00
Friday09:00 - 19:00
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre

Contact Details

17 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh , EH7 4HX

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Types of support on offer:

Information and advice
Support in person
Support on the phone
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Trauma

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