We offer free, confidential healthcare and compassionate support, in Essex, to people of all ages, who have experienced sexual assault, including rape. You can contact us on However, outside of these hours, you can still contact us for advice and guidance. You will be offered these services based on your individual needs and you can choose to use as much or as little of our service as you wish. Visitors need an appointment before attending the SARC in person.
Please call us to make an appointment. Please call us if you have any questions about how we can help you, or someone you know, visit the SARC. If you are from the Police or are a professional looking to make a referral, please visit our Professionals page. Visit our resources page to find our leaflet and information on other helpful services.
Call us 9 am โ 9 pm, Monday to Sunday to get advice, for referrals and to book an appointment: Privacy Notice. For further information about mental health support, please click the button below to visit NHS Mental Health Services:. Leave this site. Call Home What is sexual assault? What is sexual assault? Our services include: Immediate over-the-phone rape and sexual assault support and signposting to specialist services In-person rape or sexual assault crisis support and healthcare including access to medicine Forensic medical examinations Holistic examinations and care for non-recent cases Collection and storage of forensic samples Referrals to specialist counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors ISVA support Follow-up calls after an appointment.
More information about appointments. Visiting the SARC. No Police Involved. Professionals page. Get in contact with us. Make an appointment. Call us 9 am โ 9 pm, Monday to Sunday to make an appointment: Professional Referrals. All referrals from Police and professionals should be made by telephone: If you are in danger or need urgent medical attention, call We are not an emergency service.
If you are in danger or need immediate medical attention, please call For patients in a mental health crisis or who are suicidal, please call immediately if in an emergency. For further information about medical support, please click the button below to visit NHS online:. NHS Online Services.
