Student and Young People’s Support (Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre)

Who is this for?

• All young people of all genders aged 12-21 in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian and their friends, family and partners.
• All college and university students in Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian.

Description

The Student and Young People’s (SYP) Support Service supports students and young people who have experienced any kind of sexual harm, something that you didn’t want, didn’t feel okay or made you feel uncomfortable. This could have happened in-person or online, recently or when you were a younger child.

We support college and university students in Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian as well as young people of all genders, aged 12+ who live in in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian.

We will listen to you, believe you and support you. Our therapeutic support provides you with a space where you can talk about yourself, your life, what’s happened to you and your thoughts and feelings. We realise that talking can sometimes feel hard. Our therapeutic support can help you to explore your feelings and experiences using creative ways such as art making, music, writing and more. We also offer support to family, friends, and partners of young people who have experienced any form of sexual harm.

How do I access this?

• Self referral

To arrange an introductory meeting with us all you need to do is email us on hello@ercc.scot saying you are interested in finding out more about support. If you prefer someone else can get in touch with us on your behalf to arrange the meeting.

When you get in touch with us, we will arrange an introductory meeting which is an opportunity for us get to know each other, for you to hear more about the service and for us to find out how we can best support you at this time. You can bring someone with you to this meeting if you’d feel more comfortable. This can be a family member, a friend or anyone you trust.

We can offer emotional and practical support sessions with our team of counselling support practitioners where you can use the time in any way you choose, this can be up to 18 sessions. We can offer sessions in person, via video or over the phone. Support sessions last for 50 minutes and happen at the same time each week.

ERCC and the SYP team are committed to taking an intersectional approach to the support we provide. We recognise that marginalised groups face significant barriers to getting the help they deserve. We will work with you to provide an inclusive and accessible space.

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.

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