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About Us

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.

 

Based in Middlesbrough, we have over 25 years of experience delivering services within the communities we serve.

We originally evolved from a women’s domestic abuse project, to specialise in providing trauma-informed rape and sexual abuse support. In 2007, we incorporated the then ‘Jigsaw’ project into our service, which extended our support to men and boys.

 

Today, we are the largest provider of sexual violence support in Teesside and are committed to ensuring that victims and survivors have the support they need, when they need it, and to support them to move forward from their experiences.

We pride ourselves on delivering quality services that meet the needs of sexual violence victims and survivors, and our work is continually informed by their experiences and feedback to us. We are part of the Rape Crisis England and Wales (RCEW) network, and our services are accredited under the RCEW National Service Standards. Our Counselling provision is BACP registered and accredited.

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WE BELIEVE, WE CARE,
WE ARE WITH YOU

If your life has been affected by rape or sexual violence finding the right words may be impossible. ARCH Teesside offers free and confidential support to help you understand your options and make choices that are right for you. Every member of our team is specially trained around the impact of sexual violence and understands the difficulty and challenges you may be experiencing.

MISSION

To provide quality care, support, help, and guidance for all those affected by rape and sexual violence across Teesside.

VISION

That those in Teesside affected by rape and sexual violence will be able to move forward in their lives empowered by the quality support we have provided in their recovery.

VALUES

Our mission is strengthened by a belief in people and in their capacity to not just survive, but to thrive following an experience of sexual violence. Delivery of our mission is underpinned and strengthened by our values:

• Believe.
• Care.
• Integrity.
• Justice.
• Expertise.

We work to an empowerment model, which means that we recognise people as the experts in their own lives. Our team walk alongside survivors, offering the space and tools to help people take control of their journey.

Our services are provided from a gender informed and human rights perspective, which means that we recognise that women and girls are disproportionately affected by sexual violence. We believe that sexual violence is a result of gender inequality in our society, and we work to raise awareness of its true nature, prevalence, and impact.

To help you get the right support we will offer choices as far as we can, around how support is provided. We recognise that women may need safe, women only spaces to help them work through what has happened to them and offer women only pathways.

We recognise and believe male survivors and our services are open to men and boys. We understand support needs may be different and we believe it is important for every survivor to have the space they need to make sense of their experiences.

CONTACT US

For help and advice, please fill in the form below and we will come back to you as soon as possible.

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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.

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.