Support in the Community

Community based staff work with women affected by domestic abuse to provide information, one to one support, practical help and group work.

Floating Support

Floating Support staff work with women to identify their individual needs and develop a support plan including:

• Safety Planning
• Housing Information
• Money Management
• Specialist Services
• Court Support
• Advocacy

We provide information and offer one to one support enabling women to explore options and make informed choices.

We provide practical support to help women access services from other agencies including housing, benefits, healthcare and education, financial and legal services.

 

In the Community 

Community based staff support women to address the impact of domestic abuse on their lives providing:

• Emotional support on an individual basis or in a group setting
• Personal development, self-esteem and confidence building
• Facilitated courses, training and education opportunities

We create a safe and supported environment for women to discuss issues and learn through shared experiences.

We deliver personal development programmes for women experiencing domestic abuse, including Journey to Freedom, My Life My Choices and You and Me Mum.

We offer accredited Open College Network (OCN) courses including:

• Living and Surviving Domestic Abuse,
• Me, Myself and I
• Steps to De-Stress

 

If you are affected by domestic abuse YOU CAN call Women’s Aid ABCLN on 028 25 632136 or in an emergency always call 999.