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5 Things You Should Know When Contacting The STAR Centre For Support

For our first blog, we want to tell you about The STAR Centre, who we are and what we can help you with. 

[TW: mentions of rape & sexual violence] 

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1. How to get in touch with us:

You can get in touch with us at the STAR centre by calling 01563 544686, emailing admin@starcentreayrshire.org or filling out the contact us form on our website.

2. When you can contact us:

We support survivors of sexual violence regardless of how recently or long ago it happened. There is no “wrong” time to seek out support, we will always be here when you are ready.

However, our centre is only open 9am-4pm Monday-Friday. Should you call outside of these times it may go to our answering machine. We will pick up any emails, calls or filled out forms when we return to the office.

3. Where we are based

We are the Rape Crisis Centre for all of Ayrshire, Arran and Great Cumbrae. This means that anyone, of any gender identity, ethnicity or sexuality (13+) in Ayrshire that needs support can come to us.

4. We cover more than just rape & sexual assault

At the STAR Centre we recognise that sexual violence can take many different forms. Sexual violence is a general term used to describe any sexual activity or act (including online) that was unwanted, or where there was pressure, coercion or force. We are here to support any survivor of any type of sexual violence.

5. You don’t need to disclose everything that has happened to you

Speaking about an experience of sexual violence can be difficult, and we will not push you to disclose anything before you are ready. You do not need to “prove” why you are accessing support or advocacy services.