CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people (aged 13-19) and children aged 12 and under from across mid and north Essex. We provide our services from our head office in Colchester and from outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich.
CARA recognises that women who have experienced sexual violence may need safe, women-only spaces. One floor of our Colchester premises is designated as a women-only safe space. Other rooms we use are located in shared buildings, but the CARA office will always be a women-only space.
We provide women-only referral pathways; meaning when you initially contact CARA you will only ever talk with, or meet women workers.
Specialist support services for men and boys are provided at set times in set locations. Support from a male counsellor can be provided upon request from an outreach location.
At present, we are only able to deliver our play therapy services for children aged 12 and under from our Colchester premises.
If you are a victim 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. Out of office hours, or if we are unable to answer the phone, calls will go to answerphone.
Contacting our Essex-wide team of
FIRST CONTACT NAVIGATORS
03000 037 777
or finding out more about Essex-wide services through
PROFESSIONALS
Can refer clients to CARA through our
ONLINE REFERRAL FORM FOR AGENCIES
CARA: PO Box 548, Colchester, Essex, C01 1YP | Enquiry line: 01206 769795 | Admin: 01206 367881
Charity No: 1124282 | Company No. 6525343
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