To make a referral, call 01563 559558, email info@breakthesilence.org.uk, or visit the website. Individuals can also self-refer.
Accreditation news from Break the Silence…
Break the Silence, a local charity providing support to people affected by childhood sexual trauma in East and North Ayrshire, has recently secured service accreditation from the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Receiving this accreditation demonstrates that a service provider offers an accountable, ethical, professional and responsive service to clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
There are currently only two other services registered in Scotland that hold this accreditation, marking the charity as one of the leading service providers in the country.
Referrals to Break the Silence can be made for any North or East Ayrshire resident aged 18 years and over who has experienced childhood sexual abuse. Individuals will be offered up to 24 sessions of support, which is needs led following a comprehensive clinical assessment.
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Winner 2024 (update Monday 4 March 2023)
Break the Silence, has also been named as the winner of the 2024 Business Excellence Award by Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce. The award underscores Break the Silence’s dedication to excellence and its pivotal role in creating a supportive space for those who have suffered child sexual abuse. Well done to everyone involved!