Specialist support for women in
Welcome to this directory of women’s centres and specialist women’s services based and operating in Worcestershire.
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 inWorcestershire
This is a list of women’s centres in Worcestershire 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: Accommodation, Behavioural Support, Bereavement, Grief and Loss, Domestic Abuse, Education, Training and Employment, Finance, Benefit and Debt, Mental Health, Peer to Peer, Physical Health & Wellbeing and Volunteering
Click on the Centre name to find out more about the featured organisation and the specialist women’s services they provide.
Joy Project Worcestershire
A free, confidential service for women JOY Provides: • A safe environment • Group support & signposting • Volunteering & mentoring • Friendships • Independent growth • Access to learn new skills As individuals, we all have our own journey, JOY is here to help you with this, throuSupport for women in Worcestershire with Peer to Peer challenges
Peer to peer and mentoring services can help to empower women, connect those with similar lived and learned experiences of the criminal justice system, and provide opportunities for women to find volunteer and paid work.
JOY Project
We have an active volunteer peer to peer support system and encourage women to try out volunteering within the project as a starting point for further opportunities Reducing Loneliness – after Bereavement, Grief and Loss
The JOY Project facilitates lots of group activities to support all women who want to engage with the programme we offer termly. We do not have trained staff to support women after bereavement, or work one to one, however we offer a wide variety of opportunities to engage with other women in whatever activity the women of the project have requested. Signposting to Education, Training and Employment
JOY works closely with it’s sister project Wellbeing Jobcoaching service in Worcester Community Trust. They are an amazing team who work holistically to help you find the right life balance, training, and support with job applications including CV writing. Wellbeing Service
The JOY Project runs lots of wellbeing and physical activities; from yoga, zumba, non contact boxing or martial arts, to walking or running sessions. We facilitate many varied courses, currently including crafting, nutrition & mental health, cooking on a budget, mindfulness, relaxation, Moodmaster and Becoming Self. JOY Project – Wellbeing Services – Worcester
JOY is a female & female identifying community project which provides support to enable women to access new skills, enhance confidence & empower them to make their own informed choices & decisions. We help women to achieve goals, make friendships and gain new skills & confidence along the way.Support for women in Worcestershire with Volunteering challenges
Volunteer and volunteering roles can give women and girls the chance to get involved in fulfilling, worthwhile, community-based unpaid work, develop skills, knowledge and experience, build networks and meet new people, access training and personal development opportunities and find rewarding routes into paid employment.
After Domestic Abuse
JOY works closely with the DAWN Project a sister project of Worcester Community Trust. DAWN work directly with women who are currently in domestic abuse situations.Support for women in Worcestershire with Accommodation challenges
These specialist accommodation services provide support to women living in temporary or insecure housing or to those experiencing homelessness including sofa surfing. Some services may also support women to secure safe, approved premises, affordable housing or accommodation.
The JOY Project
We also have company partners who come in and offer support and advice and we signpost tooSupport for women in Worcestershire with Finance, Benefit and Debt challenges
Many women experience stress, anxiety and hardship linked to their finances, benefits and debt. Specialist finance, benefit and debt support services can offer financial advice, debt relief and management plans, guidance on benefit entitlements and allowances, and signposting to professional advice and support schemes aimed at relieving financial hardship.
Support for women in Worcestershire with Behavioural Support challenges
Behavioural support services inspire and build confidence, providing women with tools, guidance and encouragement to address challenges linked to social anxiety and relationship building. These services also help women and girls to develop emotional coping strategies and social behaviours in positive and empowering ways.
Behavioral Support
We have numerous courses and one off sessions to support women to manage anxiety, self-esteem, difficult emotions and responding to the many challenges and daily issues which are always present in life. JOY is all about re-empowerment and improving resilience. See our current programme for some of the courses we have to offer.Support for women in Worcestershire 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.
Support for women in Worcestershire with Physical Health & Wellbeing challenges
Managing physical health and wellbeing is essential for women to be able to heal, grow and prosper. These women’s centres and specialist services aim to support women and girls to develop and keep healthy habits, improve their fitness, do exercise, practice mindfulness and self-care, eat and sleep well, participate in rewarding hobbies and activities, and value themselves fully.
JOY Project
We also organise one off walks, outings, and sometimes resistance band training or other one off physical activitiesSupport for women in Worcestershire 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.
Support after Domestic Abuse
We offer support for women who need to be signposted for specific support with current domestic abuse. We also offer support for women who have left abusive relationships inc resilience courses and practical advice and supportSupport for women in Worcestershire with Education, Training and Employment challenges
For services offering women and girls support with accessing and participating in education, training or employment opportunities including paid and voluntary work when leaving prison. Services include helping those experiencing unemployment or needing to declare criminal convictions to re-enter the job market or education.
Support for women in Worcestershire with Bereavement, Grief and Loss challenges
For women experiencing bereavement, grief and loss, accessing emotional support, counselling services and advocacy support can be crucial to their healing. Grief counselling, talking therapy and group work can all provide comfort and guidance to women as they cope with their loss.