SARC

Amethyst is the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for the North Wales area.

Amethyst offers a confidential service for men, women and children who have been sexually assaulted, either recently or in the past.

They can provide you with:

• Information on your options if you have been raped or sexually assaulted
• Advice and support with reporting to the police
• Information and support if not reporting to the police
• Sexual Health advice/appointment – more information
• Emergency contraception
• Advice about Hepatitis and HIV infection
• Referral for support and counselling

Their staff and colleagues are highly trained professionals that are here to support you.
Call 0808 156 3658 to talk to a crisis worker.
Amethyst is a joint venture between Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, North Wales Police and voluntary groups.

Amethyst - Sexual Assault Referral Centre

Contacting Amethyst

It is important that you contact the Amethyst Centre to make an appointment as they are not able to see you without one.

Telephone
0808 156 3658

You can write to them at
1-3 Bryn Eirias Close, Off Elian Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8AB

Email
BCU.Amethyst@wales.nhs.uk
(monitored during office hours only)

They are available Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm.
They also provide an emergency out of hours service.