Specialist support for women in
Welcome to this directory of women’s centres and specialist women’s services based and operating in Bedfordshire.
The National Women’s Justice Coalition believes all women and girls in contact with the criminal justice system should have access to high quality, trauma-responsive, gender-specific specialist services that are evidence-based and continuously improving. To support this, each of the organisations featured on the Women’s Services Map has been reviewed and verified by the NWJC and the services advertised in this directory are routinely checked and updated for accuracy and availability.
Women’s Centres inBedfordshire
This is a list of women’s centres in Bedfordshire that offer a range of specialist services to address women and girl’s complex and multiple needs.
These services may include community support groups, clinics, programmes and drop-ins, self-help courses and trainings, prison-based and in-reach services, casework support and one to one personalised support and seek to address the following support needs: Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
Click on the Centre name to find out more about the featured organisation and the specialist women’s services they provide.
Stepping Stones (Luton)
Stepping Stones (Luton) is a charity based in Luton offering support to vulnerable women living in Luton and other parts of Central Bedfordshire. We have been delivering support services for over 10 years.Support for women in Bedfordshire with Domestic Abuse challenges
Domestic violence and abuse support services help women and girls to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives free from fear and intimidation. For women seeking safety, fleeing from an abusive partner or relationship, or recovering as a survivor of abuse, these services can provide a framework for recovery.
Own My Life
Own My Life Programme Own My Life is a 12 week course to help women who have been subjected to abuse to regain ownership of their lives. Counselling
We provide one to one counselling for a small number of clients who require intensive support to understand, address and move on from trauma. The counselling provided is bespoke per client, and support periods are flexible, though you will usually be offered a period of 12 weeks. Own My Life
Own My Life is a 12 week course to help women who have been subjected to abuse to regain ownership of their lives. Understanding Anger Group Programme
Research shows that many women have spent years focusing their anger inwards or outwards. These established patterns can result in damaging and unpleasant consequences for women, their families and communities.Support for women in Bedfordshire with Mental Health challenges
Women and girls experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor mental health, at risk of self-harm or emotional crisis, and difficulties accessing appropriate mental healthcare need specialist support. This includes help to access to mental health professionals, counselling, talking therapies, services and advocacy support. These services can signpost and refer women into appropriate services, develop care plans, facilitate crisis interventions, and begin to address women’s mental health issues and challenges to achieve mental health wellness.