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ARCH Newsletter Feb 2020

As part of Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2020 , ARCH were proud to launch our brand new Newsletter aimed at local professionals in Teesside. We were visited by Cllr Mieka Smiles, Executive Member for Culture and Communities at Middlesbrough Council to mark the occasion. Our newsletter is aimed at professionals in the #Teesside area, and aims to […]

Browsealoud – Accessibility Tool

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve added speech, reading and translation support to our website with Browsealoud. This innovative tool from Texthelp helps the millions of people out there who struggle to access and understand information online.  In the UK, over 12 million people have print disabilities such as dyslexia, low literacy, mild visual impairment […]

ARCH ISVA Team Award Shortlist- LimeLight 2020

We are so pleased to announce that our brilliant ISVA Team have been shortlisted for the  ISVA Team/Service Innovation Award 2020 by LimeCulture. This award looks to recognise UK-based ISVA teams or services of all sizes and sectors who are leading the way in the provision of ISVA services. This LimeLight award seeks to reward an […]

E-mail Support

Did you know that ARCH North East offer free, confidential and secure e-mail support? You can use the email support service to contact us anonymously, it is a confidential service as we use a specialist system that anonymises your email address. This means that we can take the support at your pace and you can […]

Current Vacancies

UPDATE 09/03/2020- Please note that the applications for these positions are now CLOSED. ARCH North East is a constantly evolving organisation with a real ethos for quality and local services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. Based in Middlesbrough, we provide advocacy services to young people and adults as well as counselling […]

ARCH Feature on BBC Radio Tees

As part of National Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2020, ARCH North East were recently featured on BBC Radio Tees. One of our previous service-users waived her anonymity to share her story & talk about her journey and the support she received from ARCH. Tune at 1hr 09mins on the link below, to […]

“The Importance of Sexual Violence Awareness Week”- Louise Wattis

I have to be honest, being a board member for Arch has been a challenge for me. Board members use relevant skills and experience to oversee the governance, effective running and resilience of organisations. I am a criminologist and feminist academic interested in violence against women and predominantly the way in which victims are portrayed […]

#16 Days- “Speak Out, Stand Against Rape”- Nicky’s Blog

SPEAK OUT, STAND AGAINST RAPE As someone who is more used to writing funding bids and monitoring reports in my role at ARCH North East, my first reaction at being asked by the team to write a blog to highlight the importance of our work during the 16 days of activism was a blank stare! […]

#16Days- Lisa’s Counselling Blog

Hi, my name is Lisa and I work as Counselling Lead with Arch North East. Arch North East has been providing specialist services for over 22 years and has long secured its place within the local community.  Although, due to our buildings unassuming presence you could almost miss us, as many often do when they […]

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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