📢 Please note: our service will be closed tomorrow for the Spring Bank Holiday. ☀️ If you need support during this time, you can access helpful resources here: www.rothacs.org.uk/resources/

This Sunday, James is completing his final marathon in support of Rothacs and First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland! 💙 If you’d like to donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/page/james-h...

A huge thank you to the team at Saxon Risk Management for taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge! We’d also like to say a massive thank you to everyone who sponsored, donated, shared and supported the challenge throughout the journey. www.gofundme.com/f/saxon-risk...

Calling helping professionals who support South Asian survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). This research by a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire aims to explore culturally informed support in practice and the experiences of professionals working in this area.

💜💚 This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re celebrating the incredible people behind our service. Many of our staff and trustees have supported our work for years, some for over a decade. Thank you to our amazing team for all that you do! 💚💜

A huge THANK YOU to everyone supporting us through the Tesco Stronger Starts programme 💜 Voting is completely FREE and only takes a moment when shopping in participating Tesco stores! 🛒✨ Voting ends at the end of July, every token really does make a difference 💙

💜Join us for our Drop-In!💜 If you’re currently receiving support from us, or are on our waiting list following an assessment, we’d love to welcome you for a relaxed morning of connection and conversation. 📍Rotherham Hospice Superstore, S62 6EJ 📅 15th May ⏰ 10am-12pm

Another marathon conquered, Belfast! 💪🏅 We’re incredibly proud of what James is achieving both on and off the track. If you’d like to cheer him on and support his fundraising, you can donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/james-h...

You may have noticed a few changes recently… ✨ We’ve updated our name to Rotherham Abuse Advocacy and Counselling Service 📍 We’ve moved to a new home at the Hope Centre 🎨 And we’ve refreshed our logo and branding But one thing hasn’t changed, we are still Rothacs!

📢 Please note: our service will be closed on Monday for the Early May Bank Holiday.🪻 If you need support during this time, you can access helpful resources here: www.rothacs.org.uk/resources/

📢We’re moving! This week marks our final days at our Moorgate office as we prepare to move to our new home at the Hope Centre on the 1st of May. Our team will be busy throughout the week packing up and relocating, all clients will be contacted directly with updates regarding their sessions.

He did it again! 🏃‍♂️🔥 James smashed the Manchester Marathon this weekend- marathon number two in his incredible four-race challenge for Rothacs and First Steps Leicester 💙 If you’d like to donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/page/james-h...

🍫 Join Us This Friday at Rothacs! 🍫 If you’re currently receiving support from us or are on our waiting list following assessment, come along for a relaxed session with coffee, crafts, and a friendly chat ☕💬 We’d love to see you there!

4 marathons. 2 charities. 1 incredible challenge 🏃‍♂️🔥 James is taking on the Great Welsh, Manchester, Belfast & Edinburgh Marathons in support of Rothacs & First Steps Leicester 💙 He’s now training for Manchester, let’s show him some support! 🙌 Please donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/james-h...

🐣🌼 Easter Closure Notice 🌼🐣 We will be closed from tomorrow, and reopen on Tuesday. If you need support during this time, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the services listed in the post- you are not alone, and help is always available. Wishing you a happy Easter if you celebrate! 💛

Looking back on our 2025 drop-in highlights 💛 From wreath-making to creative crafts, each session has been filled with conversation and connection. Every month brings something new… but there’s always a warm drink and a listening ear ☕ You’re always welcome here 🌿

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month 🧡 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. 💬 For immediate support, you can contact the 24/7 crisis line on 0800 804 8999.

We are still looking to offer placement opportunities for counsellors in training who are interested in working with Rothacs to develop their counselling skills. Please visit our website to access further information and application details.

🌸 Join us this Friday (20 March) for our FREE Rothacs drop-in session! We’ll be making Spring Baskets 🧺 Open to current clients & those on our waiting list. Pop in for coffee, crafts & a chat ☕💬 We’d love to see you there!

Yesterday our team attended the South Yorkshire Sexual Violence Conference at New York Stadium. It was a powerful and important event bringing together professionals and organisations committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence.

We were delighted to welcome Kilvinder Vigurs, South Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime, and Kathryn Whittington, Commissioning and Contract Manager at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service today.

A huge thank you to James Howat, who kicked off his incredible 4 Nations, 4 Marathons challenge this weekend at the Great Welsh Marathon! 🏃‍♂️ If you’d like to support his journey and our service, you can donate via his JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/page/james-h...

Today for International Women’s Day we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women who help make our service what it is. Here are Gaynor, Shireen, Annemarie, Laura, Karen, and Andrea- alongside our colleague James, one of our counsellors and a valued ally in supporting survivors.

We are currently looking to offer placement opportunities for counsellors in training who are interested in working with Rothacs to develop their counselling skills!

Rotherham Golf Club are holding a series of events to raise money for us this year. That’s Tv spoke to our CEO, Kerry Jones Kensah and trustee member, Alexa Wortley, who shared what the fundraising efforts mean to us.

We’re pleased to share these opportunities, which are vital roles supporting survivors of sexual violence across South Yorkshire. For full details and how to apply please visit www.rothacs.org.uk/support-us/vacancies/ or www.bsarcs.org.uk/ vacancies/

Today it's Helpline Awareness Day! We want to highlight the incredible impact of helplines that provide immediate support and save lives. While we don't operate a helpline service, there are many fantastic organisations that do. If you need support, please reach out. You're not alone.

Bsarcs are hiring! If you’re passionate about supporting survivors and working in a trauma-informed environment, these are fantastic opportunities. Find out more and apply here: www.bsarcs.org.uk/vacancies/ Please share within your networks 💜

At Rothacs, we offer a free, monthly drop-in group to support our existing clients. Join us on Friday, on the 13th of December, for Valentine’s Day! If you are currently on our waiting list after being assessed, or are currently receiving support from us, feel free to pop in!

This week it is Children’s Mental Health Week! A reminder that young people deserve to feel safe, supported, and heard. 📞 Call us on 01709 835482 or visit www.rothacs.org.uk to learn more. You are never alone.

Meet Shireen! 👋 We’re so pleased to welcome a new play therapist to Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service. 🦖 Shireen offers play therapy sessions for children aged 4–12 in our young persons’ counselling room: a safe, creative space for children to explore their feelings and be heard.

We stand in solidarity with survivors and victims, and this event is an opportunity to raise awareness of the harmful effects and call for much needed change. #SexualAbuseAwarenessWeek #ItsNotOk

If you’re wondering whether it’s “too late,” it isn’t. This #ItsNotOK Week, we’re reminding you that support is always an option- and we’re here to help.

A big thank you to Rotherham Golf Club for making Rothacs their Charity of the Year! Chosen by Captain, Brian Waters. Thank you also to our trustee Alexa who spoke at the Club to mark the captaincy handover; she talked frankly about the life saving help she received from us.

We’d like to express huge gratitude to James for taking on this amazing challenge to raise money for Rothacs and First Step. If you’d like to find out more, or make a donation, please visit www.justgiving.com/team/james-h...

We’re looking for a Chair of Trustees! 💼 ⏰ Around 4 days per month | 📍Rotherham | 🌱 Voluntary role with huge impact If you care about people, community, and want to be part of meaningful change- we’d love to hear from you. Find out more and apply: www.rothacs.org.uk/support-us/v...

It’s Brew Monday! ☕️ Put the kettle on, take a breath, and try to connect with others today. And if you’re still feeling blue, please remember you don’t have to face it alone. 🩵

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Saxon Risk Management for choosing to fundraise for us through their Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in the Spring. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported this effort. Please visit gofund.me/4e6376b4e.

Worried about your sexual health? We can help put your mind at ease 💜 Our #Rotherham office is open to drop-in every Monday and Tuesday - no appointment needed!

These cards and kind written messages in our office remind us why we do what we do. Thank you to our amazing clients for their gratitude, and to our counsellors and ISVAs for the support provided to our community every day.

If you recognise any signs and suspect someone may be a victim of trafficking, tell someone. You will always be taken seriously and protection and support is available. To report a suspicion or get advice you can contact the Modern Slavery Helpline confidentially on 08000 121 700.

Due to severe weather, our building will be closed today. Please stay safe and warm, avoiding unnecessary travel if you can. If you have any urgent concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to us via telephone on 01709 835 482 or by email.

LGBTQ+ and living in Rotherham? Come along to our new LGBTQ+ group this Wednesday! Build community, meet new people and share some good food and drink Interested? Contact Chiz and Lucy for more details: [email protected] / [email protected] #Rotherham #LGBTQSupport #RotherhamLGBTQ

January can bring a lot of pressure: to change, improve, or “get it right.” We want to remind you: 🩶You don’t have to make resolutions 🩶You don’t have to be perfect 🩶One difficult day doesn’t undo your healing Be kind to yourself. You deserve patience, not punishment.

We offer a free, monthly drop-in group. Join us on Friday to make some wreaths! If you are currently on our waiting list after being assessed, or are currently receiving support from us, feel free to pop in. We hope to see you there!

Waiting times for mental health treatment continue to grow, but our Advice Team are there to help people navigate the system. Help us reach more people with our trusted guidance 👉 bit.ly/4rGNlmK

Our Christmas tree is ready for your wishes! 🌟If you are waiting for your session, or just visiting the office, please pick up an ornament if you want to get involved. Colour it in, write a message of hope or wishes on the back, and hang it up! Each ornament helps our tree shine a little brighter.🎄

Our first post on Bluesky! Our team were proud to join Reclaim the Night in Rotherham last week. Standing together with our community, we raised our voices for safety, and an end to gender-based violence. Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke out, and lit up the night with solidarity. 🖤