Craigavon and Banbridge Women's Aid strives to create a safe and supportive society for women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse by challenging attitudes and beliefs, which perpetuate such abuse. 

Armagh Domestic Violence Drop In ~ In partnership with CAB and PSNI, a one stop shop is offered every Tuesday morning   (9.30am ~ 12.30pm) for women affected by domestic abuse.  The Drop In can be found on the First Floor of the Old Technical Building on the Downshire Road.  Appointments are not necessary. 

Banbridge Domestic Violence Drop In ~ In partnership with CAB and PSNI, a one stop shop is offered every Wednesday afternoon  (2.00pm ~ 4.30pm) for women affected by domestic abuse.  The Drop In can be found on McCrum’s Court.  Appointments are not necessary. 

Outreach ~ An Outreach Worker can offer information, advice, and support, either at a woman’s home or a safe place of her choice, which will be on the woman’s terms and respectful her needs.  Our Young Person’s Worker also offers Outreach to Young People in the community. 

Advocacy ~ Staff can support women by accompanying them to court, solicitors and other agencies as appropriate.

The Teen Relationship Programme ~ encourages young people to look at what a healthy relationship is and teaches them the tools to allow them to identify unhealthy relationship.  This programme is aimed at 14 ~ 16 year olds and is offered to Schools and Youth Groups. 

Family Work ~ The focus of therapy is on the whole family as the client (one or more family members), and considers relationships between family members.

PROGRAMMES ~

We always try to provide exciting and new opportunities for women to come together and learn.  The following is a summary of the already established programmes.

Monday           

Charis    10.30 ~ 12.30pm

Activities include personal development programmes, educational courses as well as arts and crafts and therapy through art.

Tuesday

Coffee Morning 10.30 ~ 12.30pm

An opportunity to meet other women and to make new friends.

Wednesday

Move On Journey to Freedom  10.30 ~ 12.30pm

A support group experience for women affected by domestic abuse.  An opportunity to share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
LEAF  10.30 ~ 12.30pm

LEAF is a self help group open to all women.

Thursday

Counselling

Contact reception in Horizon House for further details of availability.

Friday             

Counselling and Therapeutic Programmes

Programmes such as Bodytalk and Media therapy are offered on Fridays.  Contact reception for up to date information. 

Kid’s Corner is available for children of those women attending programmes, and in addition specific programmes are offered for school aged children throughout the year ranging from Health Eating to Arts & Crafts.  A summer scheme is also offered during August.  Full details are included in our Summer Newsletter.

 

The Chill Out House is for young people living in the refuge.  There is a wide range of activities to access and opportunities to meet new friends and to receive support fro our Young Person’s Worker and peers.

Craigavon & Banbridge Women's Aid is a voluntary organisation.  The contribution made by volunteers adds value to and enhances the existing service provision.  We provide training, guidance and support to all volunteers to enable them to fulfil their roles within the organisation.

Craigavon & Banbridge Women's Aid welcomes any application to join our volunteer team; there are opportunities to volunteer across the full range of services offered by the organisation.  For further information please contact Horizon House.

 

FUND RAISING

Craigavon & Banbridge Women's Aid is a registered charity and as such relies on donations of money and gifts.