Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

We provide emotional and practical support to all survivors of rape, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse regardless of gender.

Postal address: GRASAC PO Box 3292, Gloucester, GL1 9HW.
Office: 01452 305421 (Monday - Thursday: 9am-5pm. Friday:9am-4.30pm)

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.glosrasac.org
Area covered: Gloucestershire

Services offered:

Emotional support
1:1 therapeutic support
Open group activities
ISVA service (including a Children's ISVA)
Advice & advocacy
Self-care resources and guides

Services for:

ISVA service for all survivors irrespective of age, gender or background
1:1 Therapeutic Support for male and female survivors aged 13+.
Hope & Cope Programme for female clients on the waiting list for other services
Open Group Activities for all Survivors
Partners/parents/professionals supporting of survivors of rape &/or sexual abuse

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