The Emerald Centre
Emerald Centre Sexual Assault Referral Centre
We offer free, confidential healthcare and compassionate support, in Bedfordshire and Luton, to people of all ages, who have experienced sexual assault, including rape.
Our SARC services operate between 9 am – 9 pm (Monday – Sunday). You can contact us on 0330 223 0099.
During this time, you can call to speak with a nurse for support and to discuss your options for making an appointment and/or referrals. However, outside of these hours, you can still contact us for advice and guidance.
How we can help
Our services include:
- Immediate over-the-phone rape and sexual assault support and signposting to specialist services
- In-person rape or sexual assault crisis support and healthcare including access to medicine
- Forensic medical examinations
- Holistic examinations and care for non-recent cases
- Collection and storage of forensic samples
- Referrals to specialist counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) support
- Follow-up calls after an appointment
You will be offered these services based on your individual needs and you can choose to use as much or as little of our service as you wish.
Visitors need an appointment before attending the SARC in person. Please call us to make an appointment.
Geographical area service covers
Bedfordshire & Luton
Who is the service for?
Anyone who has experienced sexual abuse and sexual violence
Referral routes into service (professionals, self)
Self referral or via a professional