The Meadows Sexual Assault Referral Centre aims to provide a sensitive and comprehensive service to residents of County Durham and Darlington who have experienced rape or sexual assault. Our free services are available to both females and males. If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, we are here to help you recover physically and emotionally. Many women and men experience difficulties in coming to terms with their ordeal and in carrying on with their everyday life afterwards. There is no right or wrong way to respond in situations of sexual violence - it is important that you try to begin to feel safe again and be able to make your own decisions. Here at The Meadows we can offer a forensic medical examination, advice, support, counselling and sexual health screening, and we aim to provide help as soon as you feel ready, whether you wish to report the assault to the police or not. If you do decide to report to the police, we can help you do so. The Meadows is furnished and decorated to provide comfortable, safe surroundings and is located approximately 4 miles outside of Durham City centre, with another smaller premises located in Darlington town centre.
The Meadows SARC provides the following support services:
Emotional Support, Practical Help, Counselling, Information, Forensic Examination.
The Meadows SARC works within the following crime types:
Sexual Violence/Abuse.
Monday - Friday between the hours of 9.00 am - 3.30 pm
The Meadows SARC serves the following regions:
Durham.