Organisation Info

Hambleton
Richmondshire

We offer free, confidential healthcare and compassionate support to anyone in York and North Yorkshire that has experienced sexual assault or rape in their lifetime.

Our telephone 0330 223 0099 is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Call to speak with a nurse for support and to discuss your options for making an in-person appointment and/or referrals.

We are not an emergency service. If you are in danger or need immediate medical attention, please call 999.
For patients in a mental health crisis or who are suicidal, please call 999 immediately if in an emergency.

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

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.