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Other support services available locally and nationally include:

 

Sexual Violence/Sexual Abuse

Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline

Open 5 pm to Midnight every day of the year for women and men from aged 13 years and over who has experienced rape, sexual assault, or childhood sexual abuse.

 

Sexual Assault Referral Centre (NHS)

For anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted within the past 7 days. Open 24 hours for women and men.

 

Scottish Women’s Rights Centre

Legal information and advocacy services for women aged 16 years and over, who have experienced any form of gender based violence.

 

Break the Silence

Tailored, professional support options in North and East Ayrshire for people who have been affected by childhood sexual trauma. Open Monday to Friday 9 am until 4.30 pm.

 

Moving On

For women and men in South Ayrshire aged 14 years and over, who has experienced rape or sexual abuse.

 

Domestic Abuse

East Ayrshire Women’s Aid

Information, support and refuge for women, children, and young people who have experienced domestic abuse

 

North Ayrshire Women’s Aid

Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. A specialist service for North Ayrshire offering both emotional and practical support to women affected by domestic abuse.

 

South Ayrshire Women’s Aid

A confidential service that provides information, support, and temporary accommodation to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.

 

Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

Action Against Stalking

Scotland’s only charity dedicated solely to victims of stalking.

 

Male survivors of abuse

Men’s Advice Line

Support for men affected by domestic abuse.

 

Survivors UK

Support for men, boys, or non-binary people from aged 13 years plus, who have been affected by sexual violence.

 

AMIS (Abused Men in Scotland)

A service for men in Scotland who are affected by domestic abuse. Open Monday to Friday, 9 am until 4 pm.

 

LGBT Survivors

LGB Alliance Helpline

Support for young LGB people aged 13 – 24 years.

 

Fear Free

For domestic abuse survivors in the LGBT community and for men who have experienced domestic abuse from a female parther.

 

Galop Helpline

Helpline for LGBT survivors of abuse including domestic abuse and rape and sexual assault.

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Every survivor deserves to be heard, believed, and supported. Your voice matters. We’re here for you. 💜 #WeBelieveSurvivors #RightToBeHeard #RapeCrisisSupport
Being able to name our feelings helps us understand and process them. The Feelings Wheel is a powerful tool for building emotional awareness, for ourselves and when supporting others. 💬🌀 #FeelingsWheel #EmotionalAwareness
Being feminist isn’t a trend, it’s a commitment to justice, equality, and ending sexual violence. 💪 We’re proud to be a feminist rape crisis centre. #Feminist #EndSexualViolence #RapeCrisisSupport #InclusiveFeminism
Bad days don’t erase your progress, they’re just part of the process. You’ve got this. 💜 #ItsOkayToHaveABadDay #KeepGoing #SelfCare
No matter what you’ve been through, you are enough, just as you are💜 #IAmEnough #SelfLove #YouMatter
Valentine’s Day can bring a lot of unspoken pressure. There’s often this idea that if someone buys expensive gifts, books a hotel, or plans a big romantic gesture, it should be “reciprocated” with physical intimacy. But that’s not how consent works. You don’t have to “do that thing they like.” You don’t have to wear “something special.” You don’t have to have sex, or do anything at all, just because it’s Valentine’s Day. A gift isn’t a contract. Romance isn’t an obligation. You never owe someone access to your body, no matter the date on the calendar. If today feels pressured or uncomfortable, The STAR Centre is here. 💜 #BoundariesBeforeBouquets #ValentinesConsent #LoveWithoutPressure #RapeCrisisSupport #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Affirmations are small, powerful reminders of who we are beyond trauma. Speak gently to yourself today. You are worthy of love, care, and choice, always. 💜 #DailyAffirmations #YouAreEnough #SpeakToYourselfGently
Sign-Ups are OPEN! For this year's @kiltwalk in Glasgow. This is a fantastic way for people to support charities like ours. By choosing to fundraise for The STAR Centre you will help provide life saving support to survivors of sexual violence across Ayrshire. #KiltWalk #Fundraiser #TeamWork #SupportSurvivors #Feminist #Support #VAWG #SexualViolence #SignUp #Ayrshire
Being vulnerable doesn’t make you weak, it makes you brave. Speaking your truth, showing your pain, & choosing to heal takes real strength. We’re with you, every step of the way. 💜 #VulnerabilityIsStrength #WereHereForYou #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Some days feel heavier than others, and that’s okay. When you’re struggling, remember that slowing down and showing yourself kindness is a powerful act of self-love. You’re doing the best you can, and that’s enough. We see you, we're here to support you. 💜 #SelfCareForSurvivors #BadDayReset #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
As a feminist organisation, The STAR Centre believe in the power of every voice. You’re not alone when you speak out. We want to break the silence around sexual violence, challenge injustice, and build a world where all women are heard and supported. Your voice matters. 💜 #FeministSolidarity #YouAreNotAlone #YourVoiceMatters #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Understanding trauma is the first step toward healing. Our free Rape Crisis Info Booklet breaks down what trauma is, how it affects us, and how to find the support you deserve. Download it anytime from our website.You’re not alone. 💜 #TraumaInformed #SupportAndHealing #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
The STAR Centre offers specialised support for LGBTI+ survivors of sexual violence. 💜 We have a free information booklet from Rape Crisis Scotland available to download from our website. It addresses the unique challenges LGBTI+ survivors may face and discusses options for support and advocacy. Link in bio 🔗 #LGBTISupport #RapeCrisisScotlnd #FreeResources #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
🎄 Festive Closure Notice 🎄 Our centre will be closed from 19/12/2025 – 05/01/2026. If you need support during this time, you are not alone. The Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline is available for immediate crisis and initial support for all people of genders aged 13+ who have experienced sexual violence. 🕔 Opening hours: • 5pm – midnight throughout the festive period • Christmas Day & Hogmanay: 5pm – 11pm 📱Call: 08088 01 03 02 You deserve support, whenever you need it. We’ll be back and ready to support you again in the new year. 🎆 Take care, and we’ll see you then. 💜 #HolidaySupport #NewYearSupport #SupportIsAvailable #YouAreNotAlone #RapeCrisisScotlandHelpline #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
You don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to listen. We’re here to believe you. We’re here to help. 💜 Whether it happened yesterday or years ago, your story matters, and support is always available. #YouDeserveSupport#WeBelieveYou #SupportForSurvivors #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
You can’t control every storm, but you can learn how to ride the waves. 🌊 Healthy coping doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine, it means finding tools that help you stay grounded. Deep breaths. Movement. Connection. Rest. You’ve got options 💜 #CopingSkills #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingTools #BeKindToYourMind #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Since the first rape crisis centre opened in Scotland in 1976, volunteers have been fundamental in delivering support services to survivors of sexual violence, abuse and sexual exploitation. Almost 50 years later, we are still training and working with volunteers who support women and girls in centres across the country. In 2026, The Star Centre in Ayrshire plans to open a daytime and evening support helpline covering North, South, and East Ayrshire including the islands of Arran and Cumbrae and to ensure the delivery of this helpline service, we are recruiting volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to survivors. No previous experience of support work or counselling is necessary as all volunteers will undertake full rape crisis specific training, plus there will be ongoing support and supervision from management at the centre. There will also be further training opportunities available after qualifying for the volunteer support worker role. Travel expenses and subsistence will be provided for the training period and all volunteer work carried out for the Star Centre. If you would like to know more about this volunteering* opportunity, contact us on admin@starcentreayrshire.org for an information pack and application form. *This training and volunteering opportunity is open to women only, exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act (2010) and in line with the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (FWS v The Scottish Ministers) April 2025.
♥️ A huge thank you to Stewarton Academy for their donation to our Rape Crisis service in Ayrshire! ✨ This kind donation will allow us to continue delivering essential support to survivors of sexual violence across the region, and we are truely grateful for their donation ✨
A reminder during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: It is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally triggered during times when campaigning efforts are intensified. It is okay to take a break during these times, as Audre Lorde once said: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare,
Some days are heavy. That’s okay. Treat yourself with kindness. Rest if you need. You’re still doing your best, even if it doesn’t feel like it. 💜 #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthMatters #BeKindToYourself #GentleReminder #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
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