Support Services Directory
Connect women with the support they need to live a life free from abuse.
Finding a way out of abuse, and building a life afterwards, can mean addressing many different needs at once. Housing, finances, personal safety, legal matters, children and everyday essentials can all require specialist support.
The Support Services Directory brings together organisations and services in each of these life areas, across England, in one resource, helping your team find relevant support and connect women with the help they need.
Support across the different areas of a woman’s life.
The 266-page digital directory brings together specialist organisations and practical support services covering the different needs women may have during an abusive relationship and after separation.
Services are organised into categories to help practitioners identify support across multiple areas of a woman’s life.
Areas of support
Housing & Accommodation
Finding safe accommodation, housing advice and support with moving or remaining at home.
Money & Financial Support
Financial assistance, benefits, debt advice and support with economic difficulties.
Food & Essentials
Food banks, clothing, essential supplies and assistance with immediate needs.
Personal Safety
Domestic abuse services, specialist safety support and practical protection.
Legal Support
Legal advice, family law services, legal aid and assistance with proceedings.
Children & Family
Support for children, parenting, family relationships and practical family needs.
Emotional Wellbeing
Counselling, emotional support, specialist services and wellbeing resources.
Everyday Practical Help
Transport assistance, household goods and other support with everyday living.
Find relevant support across England.
Services are organised by region across England and by postcode across London, helping practitioners identify options relevant to a woman’s location and circumstances.
The directory also allows practitioners to explore support in other areas when a woman is considering relocating or needs assistance beyond her immediate community.
Bringing these services together reduces the need to search across multiple organisations and websites, giving practitioners more time to help women understand their options and consider their next steps.
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Access the Support Services Directory
The directory is available as a digital resource for organisations supporting women experiencing domestic and post-separation abuse.
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