At RSVP, we believe that everyone deserves a life free from sexual violence and abuse. We offer empathic services to support and inspire children and adults of all genders who have been affected by sexual violence and abuse.
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Services Offered
Our confidential services are delivered with compassion, professionalism and humanity. We're here to offer you the tools, and understanding, to enable you to overcome the effects of sexual violence and make positive, meaningful changes for a hopeful and confident future.
Counselling
Counselling is available to you, your partner, family, and friends. Our free confidential counselling service is open seven days a week, we offer day, evening and weekend appointments.
Our trained counsellors listen with empathy and sensitivity. They don't judge or give advice; their aim is to explore feelings and to support you in the decisions you make. Your voice will be heard.
You can tell us what you want from counselling, the days and times that would suit you best and which gender of counsellor you would like to work with. Our counselling service is available to people of all genders from 18 in the Birmingham and Solihull areas, and there are a number of locations you can choose from. Supporters to survivors can also access counselling.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Payment: Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.