CARA works with adults, young people and children of all genders.
If you are a victim or survivor of any type of sexual violence you can access our services by:
Filling in our
ONLINE SELF-REFERRAL FORM
We try to contact all new referrals within 2 working days.
Telephoning us on
01206 769795
We try to answer calls within office hours, whenever we can. Out of office hours, or if we are unable to answer the phone, please leave a message on our answerphone.
Or you can e-mail us on
PROFESSIONALS
Can refer clients to CARA through our
ONLINE REFERRAL FORM FOR AGENCIES
CARA is a registered charity. We work from our Head Office in Colchester and from outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Great Dunmow, Halstead and Harwich.
CARA works with victims and survivors of all sexes and gender identities. We seek to provide welcoming, flexible services that respect the unique identity and experiences of each service user. Most CARA services are open to all service-users, regardless of sex or gender identity. We do, however, recognise that women who have experienced sexual violence may need safe, women-only services to help them work through what has happened to them.
CARA’s women-only services are:
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Women-only referral pathways; meaning when you initially contact CARA you will only ever talk with or meet women workers.
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Women-only service delivery; meaning the services you receive at CARA will be delivered by women workers, unless you have specifically agreed otherwise.
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A women-only online social group.
You can find out more about the women-only services that CARA provides here.
CARA is a support service for victims and survivors. For enquiries about training, consultancy or evaluation and research services, we direct you to our partner, ICENA. ICENA delivers education and consultancy to businesses, organisations and schools to promote gender equality and prevent gender based violence. To find out more, visit ICENA’ s website.
