Grace Northumberland Rape Crisis

Grace is part of RCTN (Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland) and supports women and girls aged 13 upwards who have experienced any kind of sexual violence at any time in their lives. Our services are for all women and girls; including those who identify as Lesbian, Bi, Trans and/or Queer and black and minority ethnic women and girls. Also, refugees and those seeking asylum, and disabled women and girls as well as those with additional learning needs.

There are many forms of sexual violence including rape, sexual assault, online sexual abuse, sending sexual images without consent, stalking, partner and stranger sexual abuse. Grace supports women and girls whether the abuse they experienced was recent or historic.

If you are a member of the public and would like to make a referral, please click HERE to go to the website and referral form.

Who can use this service?

How are services delivered?

Woman and girls 13+ who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives and who live, work or study in Northumberland or Tyneside.

Counselling Service: from women counsellors who are accredited by the BACP; face-to-face, online, telephone. There are a number of confidential outreach bases across Northumberland where counselling takes place. click here to find out more

Practical & Emotional Support: specialist ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Adviser) support to help women and girls navigate through the criminal justice process, and also support with finances, housing, employment, education, health, or just having someone to talk to who can provide reassurance and encouragement. click here to find out more

Group work: online and face-to-face groups are open to women age 16+. click here to find out more

Helpline & Email Support: 0800 035 2794, emailsupport@rctn.org.uk (Monday to Thursday 6pm to 8.30pm) click here to find out more

National Live Chat Helpline for women and girls 16+ who have experienced sexual violence click here to find out more

Click here for the website for further information

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enquiries@rctn.org.uk

0191 222 0272

Grace Northumberland Rape Crisis c/o RCTN PO Box 1320
Newcastle
NE99 5DX

10am to 4pm

Service can be delivered by phone, video or email

Service last updated 05/02/2025