About Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre for Women in Merseyside

RASA is an independent voluntary organisation and registered charity. It was started in 1986 by a group of local women who were aware of the effects of sexual abuse and rape on a woman’s life.

Whether it is happening now, happened recently or happened a long time ago, we are here to support you.

We offer the chance to talk over your experiences face to face and in confidence.

We can advocate and support women through appointments, help with visits to the police, hospital and to other professionals and agencies if requested.

We provide a safe environment where a trained woman will listen in a non- judgmental way. Practical information on issues like pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and where to go for advice on other medical problems.
We believe that every referral to RASA should be a self-referral. While we are happy to speak to friends, families, legal advisors, doctors, teachers, social workers, other agencies etc, the first call for help has to be from the survivor herself. We do not generally accept third party referrals.

Phone line support
Trained and experienced women are available on the phone to offer support and information. The phone lines are open on these days and times:

0151 666 1392

Monday 7pm - 9pm
Wednesday 2pm - 4pm
Thursday 7pm - 9pm
Sunday 3pm - 5PM

Outside these hours a 24 hour answering service is available. Messages left are checked and responded to daily.

Outside phone line hours you can email us on

Let us know if it is ok to reply to your email directly and we will get back to you.