Our Specialist Support Service is available to anyone, aged 13 and over, who has experienced any type of sexual violence or abuse. This includes anything that may have happened recently or in the past. We offer support to people who live anywhere in Devon or Torbay, except Plymouth (If you live in Plymouth, please contact First Light).
If you are under 18, your specialist support may be with one of our workers, or with a worker from The Children’s Society, who we work in partnership with. So, if you think you have already been referred to The Children’s Society directly, please let us know.
Do my parents / school / college need to know?
No. It is completely up to you who you tell about getting support with us. We are a confidential service; so, you can contact us yourself if you want to get support from us, or an adult you trust can contact us if you prefer - we will check they have your permission to call us.
We will invite you to an initial appointment where we will look more at your needs and what we offer to make sure the service is right for you.
You can find out more about what Specialist Support is and how to get support here: Your Recovery Journey
Our therapy services are available to those aged 18 and over. Specialist therapy for people under 18 in Devon and Torbay is offered by the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). If you are under 18 and would like to access therapy, you can make a referral to the SARC here.