We provide emergency accommodation for women affected by domestic abuse

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Women's Aid ABCLN provides emergency accommodation for women experiencing domestic abuse in refuge and self-contained apartments. 

 

Refuge is a safe place with specialised staff on hand to provide information, practical help and one-to-one support.

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Virginia House

 

Virginia House provides refuge accommodation for women and children with three self-contained apartments for families and ten ensuite bedrooms with shared kitchens, laundry and recreation facilities.

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Ruth House

 

Ruth House provides six apartments where women and children including older teenagers can be accommodated in their own family living environment.​​

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Domestic Abuse Specialists in Refuge

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Domestic Abuse Specialists work with women in refuge to identify their individual needs and develop a support plan focusing on safety planning and protection measures.

 

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

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We provide practical support to help women access services including housing, benefits, social services, healthcare and education, financial services, police and legal support.​​​

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Children and Young People

 

Domestic Abuse Specialists support mums to help children settle in to the refuge.  With a fully equipped playroom and outdoor facilities, we aim to make every child feel welcome, safe and secure. 

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We work together with mums to develop a support plan focusing on positive parenting, healthy-eating, sleep routines, family activities and play.  We provide one to one  therapeutic support for children and young people, enabling them to cope with the trauma they have experienced.

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Refuge offers short term accommodation, and women can stay with us for a few days or several months depending on their needs.​  Accommodation is fully accessible, with specialist staff available in refuge or on-call 24 hours a day.​​​​

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Read here  Accommodation Leaflet

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If you are affected by domestic abuse YOU CAN call Women’s Aid ABCLN on 028 25 632136.  

 

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