SAVANA

We are a registered charity based in North Staffordshire. We provide support for anyone who has experienced or is affected by any form of sexual violence including rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, 'honour' related violence and childhood sexual abuse, whether recently or in the past.

Telephone number: 01782 433204 24 hour safe message line (not helpline). Appointments are available Mondays to Fridays 9am to 7pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm
Business line: 01782 433205

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.savana.org.uk
Area covered: Staffordshire

Support offered:

BACP Accredited, free one to one Counselling
Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service
Training
Information and consultancy
Crisis Worker team for the Staffordshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre

Services for:

Women & Men Girls & Boys from 4+
We have a women only space and a child friendly room

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