SAIL’s services are available to anyone over 18 who resides in Derbyshire, who has experienced or been affected by sexual abuse/violence or incest at any time. SAIL’s services include specialist trauma informed counselling, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor service (ISVA) who offers practical support including through the criminal justice process.
SAIL also operates a helpline, offering emotional support, information and signposting.
They provide free and confidential, specialist trauma informed counselling, for 26 weeks initially, face to face in Chesterfield, also at our Hubs in Belper, Long Eaton and Matlock. They also offer counselling remotely by telephone. Counselling is for anyone over 18 residing in Derbyshire affected by sexual abuse, sexual assault or incest at any time.
They have Independent Sexual Violence Advisor services (ISVA) for anyone who is seeking practical and emotional support when accessing other services or agencies. This service can also support with reporting to police, through the criminal justice system to court and CICA system. They provide emotional support and information through our helpline by free phone, email and text.
They offer Art Therapy and Drama Therapy, using a blend of talking and creative art making and several types of creative and performing arts to facilitate emotional release, exploration, and healing, as well as peer support groups and group therapy in a space created for the opportunity to connect with others who may also identify in some way as survivors. Topics covered include safety, stabilisation, self-care, and assertiveness.
Free Helpline: 0800 028 2678 (see website for opening hours)
Helpline Email: helpline.sailderbyshire@outlook.com
Appointments Line: 01246 559889 (answer machine available)
Supported by Derby & Derbyshire CCG Find us Online: www.sailderbyshire.org.uk Facebook: sail.derbyshire.1 Twitter: @SAILCounselling