ACTS FAST

We care for families affected by CSA and those families who are victims of indecent images of children (IVOII). We provide trauma informed therapeutic and counselling support to come alongside parents, carers and families through some of their toughest times. Our goal is to help parents and families re-emerge into life full of hope and excited about their future.

Address: ACTS FAST, Unit 5 Manor Farm, Gussage St Michael, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5HT

Answer machine: 01202 797217

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.actsfast.org.uk

Area covered: Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Dorset and increasingly UK wide

Types of Support offered:

One-to-one Trauma support
Group support
Online chat (limited hours)
Email support
Text support
Training and professional services

Services for:

Parents and carers

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