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The STAR Centre offers free and confidential support to anyone aged 13+ (women, girls, men, boys and those who identify as transgender or non-binary), of any ethnicity who has experienced any type of sexual violence at any time in their lives.

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We’d really love to hear from you 💜
If you’ve worked with us, referred someone to us, or received support yourself, we’d love to know what difference it made.
Your feedback helps us stay accountable, responsive, and focused on survivors needs. 
📝 You can fill in the short survey through the link in our bio.
#ShapingSupport #ServiceFeedback #TraumaInformedCare #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
🌿 Self-Care Jar 🌿
When everything feels overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start. A self-care jar is a gentle reminder that support can come in small, meaningful ways.

Fill it with ideas that comfort and ground you. Then, when you’re feeling drained, pull one out and take a moment just for you.

You deserve care, rest, and moments of peace. Always. 💜 
#SelfCare #RapeCrisisSupport #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Coping after sexual violence isn’t easy, but support is here. 💜
Download free info booklets from Rape Crisis Scotland on our website.
Find tools and guidance to help you through each step. Link in bio. 🔗 
#CopingAfterSexualViolence #RapeCrisisScotland #SupportSurvivors #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
💡It’s okay to feel, every emotion is valid and part of your healing journey. Embrace what’s inside you with kindness and patience. You are seen, heard, & supported. 💜 #ItsOkayToFeel #EmotionalHealing #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
The documentary
Last Friday we hosted our final summer walking group (for now!) at Ayr Beach 🌊🐚 thank you to all the survivors that took part, we hope you found them beneficial ❤️

Getting out into nature can be grounding for some, but going outside can be difficult for others. However you feel, the STAR centre can help you navigate your experience of sexual violence and pathway to healing
Absolutely MASSIVE thank you to those at Ayrshire Tree Surgeons who took part in the Edinburgh @kiltwalk last weekend, raising an astounding £1,270 for our centre. This money will be used to continue our fight to end sexual violence and support survivors in Ayrshire 

#JustGiving #Fundraiser #CommunityHeroes #Ayrshire #SupportSurvivors
We’d really love to hear from you 💜
If you’ve worked with us, referred someone to us, or received support yourself, we’d love to know what difference it made.
Your feedback helps us stay accountable, responsive, and focused on survivors needs. 
📝 You can fill in the short survey through the link in our bio.
#ShapingSupport #ServiceFeedback #TraumaInformedCare #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Feminism helps everyone. 💜
It’s a common misconception that feminism is only for women. In truth, feminism works to dismantle harmful gender norms that affect us all.
It challenges violence, inequality, and rigid expectations, making space for men to express emotion, seek support, and reject pressure to
Head over to our website to read our most recent blog post on shame 💗 

#shame #ShameMustChangeSides #Survivors #BelieveSurvivors #SupportSurvivors
I am kind. 💖 I am strong. 💪 I am enough. 🌿 I am special. ✨ I am confident. 🌟 I am courageous. 🦋
These words are more than just affirmations, they’re truths, even on the days they’re hard to believe. Whether you whisper them, shout them, or simply hold them in your heart, let them remind you of your worth. Always. 💜
#AffirmationsForSurvivors #SupportSurvivors #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
📢 IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER 📢 

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system TODAY at 3PM (Sunday 7 Sept 2025).
If you have a secret phone for your safety, please turn it off BEFORE 3PM to avoid it making a loud noise.

Your safety matters. 💜

Please share to help keep others safe.

#EmergencyAlert #SafetyReminder #StaySafe #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Huge thanks to Annandale Roofing for generously repairing our roof free of charge! As a small charity, this act of kindness means the world, it helps ensure survivors of sexual violence can continue to receive support in a welcoming space 🏠 💜
#AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime #Grateful #CharitableDonation #LeakyRoof #Fixed
It’s okay to have a bad day. 🌧️ 
You don’t have to hold yourself to the impossible standard of feeling okay every day. Healing, grief, and coping all come with ups and downs, and none of it means you’re failing. However you're feeling today, you're not alone. We're here, on the good days and the hard ones.🌥️ 
#ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #SupportSurvivors #OneDayAtATime #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
So excited to announce that we are now on @JustGiving ! Here you can make donations directly to The STAR Centre, and set up your own fundraisers.

Every donation we receive is used to support survivors of sexual violence in Ayrshire. Donate via the link in our bio 💗
Resources like fidget toys, sensory tools, essential oils, and sweets are often used within sessions to help survivors use grounding strategies in moments of distress, as they can help to ease feelings of fear, stress, and anxiety. One of these being our fidget rings!

We call some of these resources grounding objects because they are also a helpful reminder that you are safe within the present moment, which also makes them useful if you are struggling with triggers. We always acknowledge that accessing support can be triggering, and we want everyone to feel safe in the support space.

We encourage  survivors to look after themselves during and after their time with us, so we also provide things like face masks, candles, bath bombs and shower steamers, tea and hot chocolate and journals for some self-care – and if your form of self-care involves listening to music, going for a run, walking the dog, or watching your favourite Netflix show, that’s okay too! Self-care looks different for everyone, do what works best for you.

Whether you’d benefit from a fidget toy, a cup of tea, a face mask, or just want a space to talk, we will always work with you at The Star Centre to ensure you feel supported in a way that is comfortable for you, from your first session to your last. 

#FidgetRing #Grounding #Wearables #Focus
📢 Important Alert – Please Read & Share 📢

The UK Government will be running a National Emergency Alert test on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3PM. This alert will cause phones to make a loud siren-like sound, vibrate, and display a message, even if they are on silent.

If you have a secret or hidden phone for your safety, please make sure it is turned off before 3PM to prevent it from revealing your location.

Your safety is what matters most. 💜
Please share this to help keep survivors safe.

#EmergencyAlert #SurvivorSafety #SafetyFirst #SurvivorsofSexualViolence #SurvivorsOfGenderBasedViolence #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’re human. 💜
It takes incredible bravery to reach out, and that strength deserves to be seen and supported. If you’re not ready yet, that’s okay too. You deserve care at your own pace, in your own time. We're here whenever you're ready.
#BraveryInAsking #SupportSurvivors #RapeCrisisSupport #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
At the STAR Centre: Rape Crisis Ayrshire, we stand with every survivor of sexual violence — no matter when it happened, what form it took, or who you are. We’re here for you, your friends, and your family, with support that is respectful, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed. You are not alone.💜 #EveryoneIsWelcome #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime
Heading to Glasgow Comic Con? Remember: Cosplay is not consent. Respect boundaries, keep your hands to yourself, and always ask before taking a photo. 🎭✨ #CosplayIsNotConsent #RespectBoundaries #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime @GlasgowComicCon
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