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The STAR Centre offers free and confidential support to anyone aged 13+ (women, girls, men, boys and those who identify as transgender or non-binary), of any ethnicity who has experienced any type of sexual violence at any time in their lives.

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The STAR Centre is proud to stand alongside other amazing organisations in support of #suicideprevention. Every conversation, every resource, and every connections makes a difference. 💛 🌻 Let's break the silence, share hope, and remind everyone: you are not alone. @andysmanclubscotland @samaritansscotland @nhsayrshirearran @eastayrshirerecoveryhub @eahealthandsocialcare
🚨 🚨NEW RESOURCE 🚨 🚨 We have developed an explainer of what
'Stealthing', or removing a condom without your partner's knowledge and consent, is a form of sexual violence. It's a violation of trust and bodily autonomy. If you or someone you know has experienced this, know that you are not alone. The STAR Centre is here to support you 💜. #ConsentIsKey #StealthingAwareness #AnyBodyAnyTimeAnyType
Supporting survivors of sexual violence is suicide prevention. At The STAR Centre, we know that the power of support can aid the recovery of those on their healing journey. We're here to support ALL survivors of sexual violence. 💜 #SuicidePreventionMonth24 #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Has your school signed up to @rapecrisisscot 's ESAS programme? Swipe to find out more about what it is and how you can get involved !
✨Today is International Day of Charity! ✨ The STAR Centre; Rape Crisis Ayrshire is proud to serve all survivors of every type of sexual violence throughout Ayrshire. We have been faithfully believing, supporting, and advocating for survivors of sexual violence for 37 years. Your support through awareness-raising, fundraising, and donations means the world to us, and allows us to continue to provide our lifesaving services to survivors. If you'd like to donate today please follow the link in our bio or go to: www.kindlink.com/charity/the-star-centre Thank you 💜 #InternationalDayofCharity #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
🚫 Lubrication is not consent. Bodily responses do not indicate agreement. If you're not sure your partner is consenting to or enjoying what's happening, stop and ask. Remember, The STAR Centre is always here to offer support. 💜#ConsentIsKey #SupportSurvivors #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
At The STAR Centre, we believe every survivor. We know that many who have faced sexual violence struggle with suicidal thoughts, and we are here to listen, and stand by you. This #SuicidePreventionMonth, remember that believing survivors isn't just compassion - it's lifesaving 💜
On Saturday, we attended the International Overdose Awareness Flower Walk at Kay Park. It was fantastic to see and meet some of the charities and organisations that are working alongside us in East Ayrshire and beyond 💜 #TogetherWeCan #StopTheDeaths #InternationalOverdoseAwareness #SuicidePreventionMonth @eavibrantcommunities @eastayrshirerecoveryhub @blue_triangle_ha @andysmanclubscotland
🚫Flirting is not consent. Friendly gestures do not imply permission for anything further. Let's dismantle misconceptions and support survivors. Remember, The STAR Centre is always here to offer support. 💜#ConsentIsKey #SupportSurvivors #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
🚫 🍸 🍺 Being drunk is not consent. No one can give valid consent while intoxicated. If you're not sure whether they're too drunk; don't. If they're into you they'll be up for it with a clear head. Remember, if you or someone you know needs support, The STAR Centre is always here. #ConsentIsKey #EndVictimBlaming #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Our prevention workers are always dotting around Ayrshire providing education to young people on consent, relationships and sexual violence 🚗 🚅 If you would like us to visit your school, youth group, college or university please get in touch on prevention@starcentreayrshire.org
✨New Blog ✨ Take a minute to read our Support Worker Jade's heartfelt goodbye to our Advocacy Worker Pamela, as she embarks on her new job after 8 years with The STAR Centre's team. 💔 🔗Link in bio 🔗
Did you know you can set up monthly donations to the STAR Centre? Here's how: 💜 Head to our website and open the donate button. This takes you to our Kindlink Page. 💜 Tap the donate button 💜Choose how much & how often you'd like to pay Once you confirm all your details and payment information that’s you set up!
🚨 🚨The STAR Centre is closed today from 2PM! 🚨 🚨 It is our beloved colleague Pamela's last day today, so we are closing to the centre to see her off properly. 💔 🕥The centre will be back open tomorrow at the normal time of 9:30AM. If you have an emergency, and need support Rape Crisis Scotland helpline is available from 5PM to midnight Phone 08088 01 03 02 or text 07537 410 027 or webchat: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk #AnyBodyAnytypeAnytime #WearegunnamissyouPamela
Start the new school year with a commitment to tackling gender-based violence! Swipe to find out more about what @rapecrisisscot 's ESAS programme is and how you can get involved !
Our prevention workers are always dotting around Ayrshire providing education to young people on consent, relationships and sexual violence 🚗 🚅 If you would like us to visit your school, youth group, college or university please get in touch on prevention@starcentreayrshire.org
🚫 An orgasm isn't consent. Physical responses are not indicators of enjoyment or agreement. Remember, The STAR Centre is always here to offer support. 💜 #ConsentIsKey #SupportSurvivors #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Ever wondered what triggers are and how they can affect us? 🧠 Triggers can be anything from specific sights and sounds to anniversaries or memories that remind is of a past trauma. Understanding them can be a key step for survivors on their recovery journey. If you are struggling with triggers remember, The STAR Centre are here to help. 💜 If you'd like to know more about trauma and triggers, you can read our Support Worker, Rhiannon's blog. Follow the link in our bio 🔗 #TraumaRecovery #UnderstandingTriggers #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
My experience of sexual violence happened a long time ago, can I still get support? At the STAR Centre we understand how difficult it can be to first recognise sexual violence, and to feel able to get support. No matter how long ago your experience happened we will support you.
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