Nottinghamshire Women's Aid

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Outreach

Confidential Support and Information
For Women by Women

What is outreach?
Making a referral
What happens next?
Drop-In Sessions
Domestic Violence Telephone Helpline

What is outreach?
The female domestic violence outreach workers offer emotional and practical support and information on a wide range of issues to women with or without children who have experienced physical, emotional , sexual or economic abuse.

We can support women with issues ranging from personal safety, tenancy support, housing, benefits, legal options to confidence building and personal development.

This is a confidential service for women which will enable discussion around problems or issues relating to domestic violence. We believe in allowing women to make their own choices and identify their own needs. We are not judgemental and will offer women support in whatever decisions they make about their lives.

This is achieved by working together and setting up networks of support, which ultimately enables women to become more independent and deal effectively with their daily lives.

Making a referral
Women can self refer or be referred by an agency eg health visitor, counsellors, police, housing departments etc. An agency must have a woman's consent to make the referral to the Outreach Service.

Any woman who feels that she may need support can telephone or attend a drop in session at The Farr Centre. A friend or family member may support her with making the referral, if she prefers.

At the point of referral women will be asked for relevant information which will be recorded on the Referral Form. If an agency is making the referral we will always contact the woman to take any additional information.

What happens next?
All referrals received are discussed at an allocations meeting usually on Wednesday mornings. We will look at each referral individually and a decision will be made on what level of support is required based on the information given.

Women may be offered regular one to one support, the option of attending the drop-in sessions or telephone support depending on the level of identified need.

If a referral does not meet our service criteria we will endeavour to offer the woman information on agencies that may be able to offer more appropriate support.

Drop-In Sessions
At a drop-in session you can receive information and support with domestic violence issues.
They are held three times a week on:

Monday 10.00 am - 1.00 pm

Thursday 10.00 am - 1.00 pm

at:

The Farr Centre, Chapel Walk
Westgate, Worksop S80 1LR

No appointment is needed.

There is also drop in session on Friday mornings in Retford from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. Please phone 01909 533610 for further details.

No appointment is needed for drop in sessions.

Also:
Domestic Violence Telephone Helpline
01909 500522

There is an answerphone out of office hours.
Leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible

Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Ltd is a Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England and Wales number 1822489 and a Registered Charity Number 513843
© nottswa last updated on 10 December 2008