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WE BELIEVE, WE CARE,

WE ARE WITH YOU

We provide free sexual violence support for women, men and children.

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ARCH Teesside is a specialist sexual violence service offering free and confidential support, help and advocacy to people in the Teesside area who have experienced rape and sexual abuse, at any point in their lives.

 

Whether you have reported to the police or not our team can provide support and help guide you through your choices.

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Get free specialist and confidential support through our counselling, advocacy and emotional support services.
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Information on sexual violence. Research, resources and the partners we work with.
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DID YOU KNOW?

In the year 2022-March 2023 ARCH have supported 1586 victims and survivors. In the same year ARCH offered 26,102 sessions of support through counselling, (including pre-trial therapy), advocacy and the LESA service.

124,353

The number of sexual offences recorded to police in 2022/2023

67,169

The number of
rapes recorded
by police in 2022

1 in 4

women have been raped or sexual assaulted as an adult

1 in 6

children have been raped or sexual assaulted

1 in 18

men have been
raped or sexual
assaulted

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WHY ARE WE HERE?

YOU WILL BE BELIEVED,
SUPPORTED AND
LISTENED TO

We are here to help, support and guide any individual who comes to us in need.

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TESTIMONIALS

Thank you for everything! You have really supported me through everything and I am as strong as I am today because of your help. Thank you so much.
Your counsellor has taught me so many things on how to deal with emotions, thoughts, feelings and gave me tools of survival—she is the best—thank you.
Thank you – no words can explain how much I want to thank you I will never forget how much help and support you have given me – you saved my life.
Wouldn’t change anything- support was so supportive and caring, I couldn’t have coped without them. Thank you. Thank you so much everyone!!!
I feel really positive with the outcome of my sessions I’ve had – thank you for your support over the past few months.

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5 MILLION WOMEN
AND 989,000 MEN

in England and Wales have been raped or sexually assaulted in the UK since age 16.

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Self Referral Terms

Please read the following information before completing  this referral:

  • ARCH Teesside are a victim focused organisation and as such we do not accept referrals for anyone who is subject (the suspect) to an ongoing police investigation for sexual, domestic, or violent offences, or for anyone who may pose a risk of harm to others.
  • ARCH Teesside Counselling Service provides therapeutic support for anyone in Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool who has experienced rape or any form of sexual abuse at any time in their lives and is struggling to cope with their feelings and emotions in relation to these experiences.
  • We also offer support to Men and Boys from Redcar and Cleveland. We work in partnership to support the needs of children and young people.
  • Therapy can be hard work and extremely challenging, especially in the early days. We are unable provide emergency crisis support or work with complex or severe mental health issues. For anyone who is struggling with issues relating to substance misuse, other services should also be considered. 

I confirm that the person being referred does not pose a risk of harm to others, and is not known to Police regarding violent or sexual offences.

By ticking this box, I / the person being referred agree for checks to be made regarding their risk status.

ARCH Teesside reserve the right to refuse referrals and the provision of services. All relevant risk and need information should be sent with the referral, contact 01642 822335 for more information. This referral cannot be submitted unless the above information is confirmed.

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Professional Referral Terms

Please read the following information before continuing with this referral:

  • ARCH Teesside are a victim focused organisation and as such we do not accept referrals for anyone who is subject (the suspect) to an ongoing police investigation for sexual, domestic, or violent offences, or for anyone who may pose a risk of harm to others.
  • ARCH Teesside Counselling Service provides therapeutic support for anyone in Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool who has experienced rape or any form of sexual abuse at any time in their lives and is struggling to cope with their feelings and emotions in relation to these experiences.
  • We also offer support to Men and Boys from Redcar and Cleveland. We work in partnership to support the needs of children and young people.
  • Therapy can be hard work and extremely challenging, especially in the early days. It is therefore important that you consider the appropriateness of ARCH for the client’s needs before making a referral.
  • For example, we are unable provide emergency crisis support or work with complex or severe mental health issues. Please speak to our referrals team on (01642) 822335 to discuss needs and appropriateness if you are unsure.
  • In the best interests of the person being referred, consideration should be given to specialist services for anyone who is struggling with issues relating to substance misuse.

I confirm that the person being referred does not pose a risk of harm to others, and is not known to Police regarding violent or sexual offences.

By ticking this box, I / the person being referred agree for checks to be made regarding their risk status.

ARCH Teesside reserve the right to refuse referrals and the provision of services. All relevant risk and need information should be sent with the referral, contact 01642 822335 for more information. This referral cannot be submitted unless the above information is confirmed.

CONTINUE TO REFERRAL FORM