Specialist support for women in
Find your way to trusted women’s centres and specialised services in Devon with our directory.
The National Women’s Justice Coalition strives to ensure that all women and girls interacting with the criminal justice system have access to exceptional, trauma-informed, and gender-specific services. Each featured organisation on the Women’s Services Map has been rigorously assessed and confirmed by the NWJC, with continuous updates to guarantee that the information remains up-to-date and reliable.
Women’s Centres inDevon
Discover women’s centres in Devon that offer an array of specialised services designed to support women and girls with diverse and complex needs.
These services can range from community support groups, clinics, and drop-ins to self-help training, prison outreach, and personalised casework. Centres aim to address specific needs including Behavioural Support, Domestic Abuse, Education, Training and Employment, Family, Parenting and Relationships, Finance, Benefit and Debt, Legal, Physical Health & Wellbeing and Sexual Violence and Exploitation.
Visit each Centre’s page to find out more about their services and how they can provide the support you need.
Sunflower Women’s Centre (Trevi)
Sunflower Women’s Centre is the only women’s centre in Plymouth, providing a safe hub for connection and hope. Every year, Sunflower supports and empowers more than 700 local women, many with complex needs and experience of trauma and abuse. Sunflower offers a wrap-around therapeutic service for any woman in need in the City.Support for women in Devon with Behavioural Support challenges
Behavioural support services aim to inspire and boost confidence in women, offering tools, guidance, and encouragement to tackle challenges related to social anxiety and relationship building. These services also assist women and girls in developing emotional coping strategies and positive social behaviours.
Self Care
A 4 week course (2 hours a week) which starts your journey into Sunflower. This course is about how you nurture and restore your mind, body and spirit. Domestic Abuse
We provide support through the Freedom programme and PDAS Power Parenting
A 6 week course (2 hours a week) helping women explore their role as a mother. Looking at society’s expectations on us and how to parent children in a positive and validating way. Community Women’s Space
Afternoon drop in sessions covering various activities such as mindful art, cooking, journaling, bingo, quizes etc Warrior Women
A 6 week course (2 hours a week) looking at strategies and how to rewire your brain to increase self esteem, self worth and resilience Healthy Relationship Coaching
Healthy relationship coaching groups are run as weekly groupsSupport for women in Devon with Physical Health & Wellbeing challenges
Effective management of physical health and wellbeing is essential for women to achieve healing, growth, and prosperity. The women’s centres and specialist services provide vital support in helping women and girls build and sustain healthy lifestyles. Services focus on enhancing fitness, incorporating exercise, practising mindfulness and self-care, maintaining good eating and sleeping habits, and finding satisfaction in hobbies and activities, while reinforcing self-appreciation.
Thrive
A 6 week course on discovering delicious food. Food is about feeling full, satisfied and energised without restrictionsSupport for women in Devon with Education, Training and Employment challenges
Women and girls seeking to access education, training, or employment after leaving prison can benefit from services designed to support their transition. These services help manage unemployment, assist with declaring criminal convictions, and provide guidance on securing both paid and voluntary work or continuing their education.
Employment Support
DWP provide a service one day a week for pre booked appointments to help with employment support and filling out forms etcSupport for women in Devon with Finance, Benefit and Debt challenges
Stress and anxiety related to finances, benefits, and debt affect many women. Specialist support services offer comprehensive assistance, including expert financial advice, strategies for debt relief and management, information on benefit entitlements, and connections to professional services aimed at mitigating financial hardship and providing support.
Benefits Advice
Weekly benefits advice clinic run by appointment onlySupport for women in Devon with Legal challenges
Women in contact with the criminal justice system must have access to comprehensive legal support. This can include pro bono legal services, help with understanding their rights and UK law, and support for accessing legal aid.
Support for women in Devon with Domestic Abuse challenges
Domestic violence and abuse support services assist women and girls in addressing the physical, emotional, financial, and logistical impacts of abuse. These services are designed to help individuals seek safety, escape abusive relationships, and rebuild their lives with a framework for recovery.
Freedom Programme
The Freedom Programme is an 11 week course (2 hours per week) which looks at the different tactics a perpetrator uses to manipulate and control.Support for women in Devon with Family, Parenting and Relationships challenges
Specialist services and programmes are designed to help women navigate and manage the complexities of caring responsibilities, parenting duties, and trusted relationships with family, partners, friends, and colleagues. These services provide essential support in balancing and addressing the demands of these relationships.
Support for women in Devon with Sexual Violence and Exploitation challenges
Women and girls who have endured or are currently facing sexual violence and exploitation require specialist support to address the physical, emotional, financial, and logistical impacts of such abuse. These services help survivors of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), victims of trafficking, sexual exploitation, and those involved with or exiting sex work to rebuild their lives free from fear and intimidation.