

We offer confidential counselling, advocacy, helpline, email support, specialist information and ISVA services.
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland (RCTN) is a charity that provides services to women and girls who live, work or study in Tyneside and Northumberland.
We are completely independent of the criminal justice system including the police. Our services are free and and confidential.
We are here for women and girls over 13 who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.
We are for all women including, but not limited to, women who identify as Lesbian, Bi, Trans and/or Questioning; Black, Minority Ethnic and Refugee women; and disabled women. Our definition of women-only includes Trans women and non-binary people who identify that women’s services are right for them.
We won’t judge, we don’t criticise, we listen. Find out more about our services.
Online Counselling
If you would like to have counselling at home, but would feel more comfortable being able to see your counsellor’s face, we can offer online counselling.
Watch our animation below to find out more. You will need to turn the sound on by clicking on the sound icon at the bottom right-hand side of the animation.
You can refer yourself using our online form or contact us.
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