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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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The words we say to ourselves matter. After trauma, many people notice that their inner voice becomes much harsher than it ever was before. Thoughts like
Consent is like FRIES 🍟 - it should always be: ✅️ Freely Given ✅️ Reversible ✅️ Informed ✅️ Enthusiastic ✅️ Specific Consent should not be assumed, pressured, or taken - it should be clearly communicated and respected everytime. It's okay to say no. It's okay to change your mind. It's okay to ask questions and check in. Consent is an ongoing conversation - not a one-time question. Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and in control of their own body. If you've experienced sexual violence or need someone to talk to, you can contact us. We are here to listen and support you. 📞 01563 544 686 🌐 www.starcentreayrshire.org #ConsentMatters #FRIESConsent #RapeCrisis
🔔 Reminder 🔔 Our helpline is open on Mondays and Thursdays, offering support to women and girls who have experienced sexual violence at anytime in their life. Whether you are looking for emotional support, information, or advocacy support - we are here to help. Opening Times: Mondays 2pm-5pm Thursdays 11am-2pm 📞 Call: 07850 214805 💬 Text: 07850 214803 💻️ Instant message during helpline hours via www.starcentreayrshire.org 📧 Email: support.mail@starcentreayrshire.org Remember, you are not alone - support is available 🩵
🚨 We will be closed today, Friday 19th June, from 12.30pm. We will be back open as usual on Monday 22nd June at 9am. If you or someone you know need immediate support, please contact the Rape Crisis Scotland helpline open 5pm-midnight everyday. 📞 08088 01 03 02 💬 07537 410 027 📧 support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk 🌐 www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Self-Care is not selfish 💛 Some days, self-care looks like getting out of bed. Some days, it's saying no. Some days it's reaching out for support. Whatever it looks like for you - its enough 💜 #SelfCare #TheSTARCentre #SupportingSurvivors #ItsOkayToSayNo
Consent is an enthusiastic yes 💜 Consent isn't silence, pressure, or uncertainty - it's clear, confident, and freely given. Anything less than an enthusiastic yes is not consent. #ConsentMatters #EndSexualViolence #HealthyRelationships
💜 Volunteers' Week 💜 This Volunteers' Week, we want to say a huge thank you to our incredible helpline volunteers. Week after week, our volunteers give their time, compassion, and expertise to support people across Ayrshire. By providing a safe, non-judgemental space for survivors, they make a lasting difference, and we are incredibly grateful for everything they do. 💜 Their dedication, empathy, and commitment are at the heart of our helpline service, helping ensure that survivors have somewhere to turn when they need support. We are so thankful for each and every one of our volunteers and the difference they make in the lives of those who contact our helpline. If you've ever thought about volunteering and would like to be part of this vital service, we're now recruiting for our next Helpline Volunteer Training Programme, running from September to December 2026. To find out more, or to request an application pack, please get in touch at admin@starcentreayrshire.org. Thank you to all our volunteers—past and present—for helping us support survivors and strengthen our community. 💜 #VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #VolunteerWithUs #Ayrshire #STARCentre #CommunitySupport
🔔 Reminder: Our helpline is open Our helpline aims to offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence, no matter when this happened. Whether you are seeking emotional support, information, or advocacy support, we are here to help. Opening hours: - Mondays: 2pm-5pm - Thursdays: 11am-2pm 📞 Call: 07850 214805 💬 Text: 07850 214803 💻️ Instant message during helpline hours via www.starcentreayrshire.org 📧 Email: support.mail@starcentreayrshire.org You are not alone. Support is here 🩷
Women's health is a feminist issue 💗 ✨️ The International Day of Action for Women's Health is a global day advocating for gender equality within all healthcare services, highlighting the right of all women and girls to access safe, inclusive, and equitable healthcare. This year's emphasis is on the importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights; it's about promoting bodily autonomy, dignity, and the ability to make informed choices about our own bodies and lives. At The STAR Centre, we also recognise that sexual violence is a critical women's health issue - with lasting impacts. Survivor's deserve accessible, trauma-informed support, and to have their voices heard. The My Body Back Project works to these values and support survivors to access healthcare safely and with dignity. We stand in solidarity with survivors and continue to advocate for a world where health, safety, and autonomy are rights - not a privilege. #WomensHealth #Feminism #EndSexualViolence #HealthEquity #MyBodyBack
🔔 Reminder: Our helpline is open Our helpline aims to offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence, no matter when this happened. Whether you are seeking emotional support, information, or advocacy support, we are here to help. Opening hours: - Mondays: 2pm-5pm - Thursdays: 11am-2pm 📞 Call: 07850 214805 💬 Text: 07850 214803 💻️ Instant message during helpline hours via www.starcentreayrshire.org 📧 Email: support.mail@starcentreayrshire.org You are not alone. Support is here 🩵
Volunteer with the STAR Centre 💜 The STAR Centre helpline is staffed by specially trained, trauma-informed volunteers, and we are now recruiting for our next volunteer training programme running from September–December 2026. Our volunteers describe the role as a privilege, an honour, and a chance to help ensure survivors across Ayrshire can access safe, confidential support when they need it most. If you or someone you know would like to find out more about joining our next training programme, please contact us at admin@starcentreayrshire.org. “Being part of this new service as a volunteer is a real privilege.” #VolunteerWithSTAR #Ayrshire #TraumaInformed #VolunteerOpportunity #SupportSurvivors #STARCentre #RuralAccessibility
💜 Our new support helpline is officially OPEN 💜 Today marks an important step forward in making trauma-informed support more accessible for women and girls across Ayrshire affected by sexual violence, abuse, or sexual exploitation. Our helpline aims to offer a safe, confidential and supportive space for anyone seeking emotional support, information or advocacy support — no matter when the experience happened. 📞 Call: 07850 214805 💬 Text: 07850 214803 💻 Instant message during helpline hours via www.starcentreayrshire.org 📧 support.mail@starcentreayrshire.org Opening hours: • Mondays: 2pm–5pm • Thursdays: 11am–2pm You are not alone. Support is here. 💜 #TheSTARCentre #SupportSurvivors #TraumaInformed #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #RuralAccessibility #YouAreNotAlone
Action starts with small steps 💚 This Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the need to take action. We are reminded that looking after our mental health goes beyond awareness, it's about what we do. Checking in, setting boundaries, and creating safe, supportive spaces, all make a difference. For survivors of sexual violence, these actions are vital. Trauma can have a lasting impact on mental health, and compassionate, trauma-informed support is essential. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Today is International Day of the Midwife 🩵 Midwives play a vital role in supporting people through pregnancy, birth, and beyond - providing care at some of life's most important moments. This year's theme is
What were you wearing? It's a question too many survivors are asked - and it should never matter. This Denim Day, we stand together to challenge victim-blaming and raise awareness about sexual violence. Denim Day started in 1999 after a court overturned a rape conviction because the survivor was wearing tight jeans; the argument was she must have helped remove them, therefore
Stalking it serious - and it's more common than you think. It's a pattern of behaviour that can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars, and in some cases can be deadly. For #StalkingAwarenessWeek, The Suzy Lamplugh Trust and Action Against Stalking are calling attention to fatal fixation - when obsession escalates into dangerous and violent behaviour. The STAR Centre supports anyone that has experienced sexual violence, and can point you in the right direction for further support if you are being stalked. Call us on 01563 544686 or visit our website (link in bio).
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
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