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Fountains in Middlesbrough lit up in ARCH green to raise awareness during Sexual Violence Awareness week

This February we marked Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2019 with lots of campaigning- this included turning Middlesbrough’s fountains green for Arch!   

Middlesbrough Council have made the change to highlight the work of Arch North East, who give support to victims and survivors, during Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
Read more in The Northern Echo.


“It’s fantastic that Middlesbrough Council are able to support us in this way. Generating awareness of sexual violence and local support services is vital in helping people to deal with its’ impact.


Nicky Harkin, CEO of Arch North East

Some of our other campaigning activities for the week included:

⭐ The launch of our brand new Sexual Violence Recovery Toolkit group project.

⭐Hosting awareness stalls / sexual violence training at various locations including James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough College, Redcar College, Durham County Hall, Mima, Pallister Park, and more!

⭐Staff and clients featuring on BBC Tees and in other local press.

⭐ Received a visit from Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner, Barry Coppinger, who kindly donated some ‘trauma teddies’ to support our theraputic support with children.

  • ARCH Staff and Volunteers at James Cook University Hospital, raising awareness of local sexual violence support services.

  • Arch Staff with Cleveland PCC Barry Coppinger and donated Trauma Teddies, knitted by volunteers.

We would love to say a big THANK YOU to our fabulous volunteers, staff, other agencies and everybody else who has supported Arch and worked alongside us this week, to help highlight the amazing support that is available across the region, and spread the word that #ItsNotOk.

Our centre offers a safe environment for you to come and talk. We offer women only spaces in our Middlesbrough office on a Wednesday 5-7pm, Friday 8.30-5pm, and in our Stockton & Hartlepool outreach venues.

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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