The Meadows
Sexual Assault Referral Centre
We offer free, confidential healthcare and compassionate support to people aged 16 years and over in County Durham and Darlington that have experienced sexual assault including rape in their lifetime.
Our telephone 0330 223 0099 is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can also email us at teessideanddurham.sarc@nhs.net (monitored 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday)
Call to speak with a nurse for support and to discuss your options for making an in-person appointment and/or referrals.
How we can help
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 can self-refer to the SARC by calling us on 0330 223 0099.
If you are from the police or social care and are looking to make a referral, please visit our professionals page.
Visiting the centre
Please call us if you have any questions about how we can help you or someone you know visit the Centre.
You can self-refer to the SARC without police involvement by calling us on
0330 223 0099 if you are aged 16 years and older.
If you are from the police or are a professional looking to make a referral, please visit our Professionals page.
Get in contact
with us
Professional
Referrals
All referrals from Police and professionals should be made by telephone:
0330 223 0099
Useful
Resources
Visit our Resources page to find our leaflet and information on other helpful services.
