Adult Referral

We are here to support anyone who is currently, or has previously experienced domestic abuse in Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe.

An adult referral can be made for anyone aged 25 and above by:

  • Yourself
  • A professional agency
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Make an adult referral

Please complete and return the below referral form to referrals@risingsunkent.com

Before completing a referral form, please read our guidance below.

If you’re unable to complete a referral form online, please call us on 01227 452852 or return your form by post to:

Rising Sun PO Box
PO Box 1229
Canterbury
CT1 9Tz

Referral form guidance

Before submitting an adult referral form to Rising Sun, please read through our guidance to ensure we can process your referral within a timely manner.

  • The adult referral form is for victim-survivors aged 25 and above.
  • We only accept referrals for victim-survivors experiencing, or who have previously experienced domestic abuse in Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe.
  • If you are a professional agency, please refer to the KIDAS Referral Pathway below before submitting a referral for our IDVA or Outreach Service.
  • For our IDVA or Outreach Service, we require a DASH risk assessment form with a score of 10+, and the DASH must be sent with the referral form.
  • If you cannot complete a DASH, or the risk level is 9 or below, please refer to Victim Support who are the triage service for domestic abuse in Kent.
  • Please return all referral forms, password protected, to referrals@risingsunkent.com

If you have any questions, please call us on 01227 452852.