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| CAITHNESS & SUTHERLAND
WOMENS AID A Charity giving information, support and temporary accommodation for Women, Children and Young People who have experienced Domestic Abuse
Charity Number SC-034346 Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Caithness & Sutherland Women's Aid Our refuge has three self contained flats (including one disabled flat) which can accommodate women and their children and two bedsits for single women. While you are with us we keep your whereabouts confidential and should you need to leave the area we may be able to find you a space in another refuge. Our workers can give you information about housing, money, solicitors, schools, nurseries, doctors and can help you to make appointments with the people you need to see. They are always willing to give support if you need someone to talk to. If you come to live in the refuge you will also have the support and friendship of the other women living there. YOU DON'T NEED TO FEEL ALONE Helpful Ideas If You Decide To Leave Think about how you will leave. Get help from family, friends or neighbours if you need to. Try to have some money for phone calls, bus or train fares or a taxi. You will need documents such as original birth certificates, proof of ID, National Insurance Numbers and Benefit Awards. Try to keep these together so that you can bring them with you. You may have to leave quickly so have some clothes ready for you and the children. They may also want to bring a favourite toy or blanket. Try to keep a key to your house. Try to remember our phone number 0845 4080151 Or Call the Police 0845 4080151 (DIRECT) |
Outreach Service We also provide all the above information, help and support via our Outreach Service. Tel: 07725 639272 Are you a woman who is being abused or have you experienced it in the past? These are some things that someone close to you could be doing Hitting you BILL OF RIGHTS for WOMEN HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS SOCIAL WORK: In an emergency Social Workers can be contacted out
of hours on 08457 697284 HOUSING: In an emergency a Housing Officer VICTIM SUPPORT: SAMARITANS: 01847 895656 CITIZEN'S ADVICE BUREAUX: |
