Our Charity...
Survivors Unite provides dedicated, skilled, compassionate and flexible sexual abuse recovery support to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the Scottish Borders through the provision of the Safe Oaks Project.
Working Together...
Our Safe Oaks Project is based in our new premises at Tweedmill Business Park, Selkirk. All staff are friendly, welcoming and understand the effects of abuse and trauma. Our confidential support is free and your safety is our priority.
Vision...
Mission...
Mission...
To create a world where those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse are understood, believed, supported and where children are not abused.
Mission...
Mission...
Mission...
We work alongside adults (16+) affected by childhood sexual abuse in the Scottish Borders, providing safe support and understanding so that people can heal and flourish.
Values...
Mission...
Values...
We aim to be led by our members with lived experience and to be person-centred, offering open-ended support, safety and confidentiality. We strive to be trustworthy, compassionate, transparent, inclusive and holistic.
The Application Process...
Contact Us
Initial Conversation
Support Request
Requests for support can be made by filling in a referral form on our website.
You can select which method of communication you would prefer whilst you are accessing our services.
Support Request
Initial Conversation
Support Request
If you were referred to us by another organisation you will also need to complete a confidentiality agreement which you can fill in online or it can be emailed to you.
We will contact you in the way you have requested us to communicate with you.
We will then arrange a time for you to speak with our Lead Recovery Practitioner.
Initial Conversation
Initial Conversation
Initial Conversation
This will be a conversation with our Lead Recovery Practitioner to help us understand your current situation and the best way we can support you. We will also share more about Survivors Unite and the way we work.
Keep-in-touch Calls
Initial Conversation
Initial Conversation
Due to an increase in demand for our service we operate a waiting list.
We understand how difficult this can be so at this stage you can choose to have Keep-in-touch calls until we are ready to offer you support.
Our Services...
Support Calls
Peer Support Group
Support Calls
Talk to someone whilst you wait to access our services...
Peer Support
Peer Support Group
Support Calls
Speak to a Peer Support Worker with lived experience...
Peer Support Group
Peer Support Group
Peer Support Group
Take part in activities and discussions with others in a group setting...
1:1 Counselling
1:1 Counselling
Peer Support Group
Meet directly face-to-face or virtually with a trained counsellor...
Projects
1:1 Counselling
Community
Join us for group courses such as film making, online safety, mindfulness and more...
Community
1:1 Counselling
Community
Come along and meet us through one of our events or drop in activities...
Partners & Funders...
