Specialist support for women in
Welcome to this directory of women’s centres and specialist women’s services based and operating in Northamptonshire.
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 inNorthamptonshire
This is a list of women’s centres in Northamptonshire 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, Legal and Substance Misuse
Click on the Centre name to find out more about the featured organisation and the specialist women’s services they provide.
C2C Social Action
C2C Social Action (commonly known as C2C) works with individuals at any stage of the criminal justice system, across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. Our centres provide a safe place where women engage in a variety of activities, support groups, wellbeing courses and have access to professional support.Support for women in Northamptonshire with Substance Misuse challenges
These services support women and girls experiencing addiction or drug, alcohol or substance dependency, undergoing drug and alcohol cessation or intervention treatment, recovering from addiction, have problems with drugs, drink or unsafe substances and those who identify as recovering addicts.
Substance 2 Solution
C2C Social Action work closely with Substance 2 Solution Recovery Workers who are part of the Change Grow Live initiative. Our service users meet regularly with Substance 2 Solution recover workers as part of their probation requirements. Women seeking help for alcohol & substance misuse can also refer themselves to S2S services via the website.Support for women in Northamptonshire 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.
Accommodation Concern
At C2C we work closely with Accommodation Concern who visit our Drop In service weekly. Our service users can speak with Accommodation Concern on the day and can book future appointments with them if necessary.Support for women in Northamptonshire with Legal challenges
Women in contact with the criminal justice system need access to quality legal advice and support services throughout their justice journey. Services may include pro bono legal advice, support with understanding women’s rights and UK Law and guidance with accessing legal aid.