CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse)

National Agencies

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 – www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Mankind Initiative – 01823 334 244 – www.mankind.org.uk

Men’s Advice Line UK – 0808 8010 327 – www.mensadviceline.org.uk

LGBT Helpline – 0345 330 30 30 – www.lgbt.foundation

Karma Nirvana – 0800 5999 247 – www.karmanirvana.org.uk

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse)

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 adult women and men, 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 and Great Dunmow. We also provide remote services.
We provide a range of specialist services including; one-to-one therapy, play therapy, ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Adviser) for anyone going through the criminal justice process, Advocacy and a social group.