Worcestershire

These behavioural support services focus on building confidence and providing women with the tools and guidance needed to overcome issues such as social anxiety and relationship difficulties. They also support women and girls in creating effective emotional coping strategies and fostering positive social behaviours.

For women and girls affected by domestic violence and abuse, support services provide crucial help in managing the physical, emotional, financial, and practical challenges of their situation. These services offer essential support for those seeking safety, leaving abusive relationships, or recovering from trauma.

Support services for women and girls focus on facilitating access to education, training, and employment, including both paid and voluntary roles, as they leave prison. These services address challenges such as unemployment and the disclosure of criminal convictions, aiding their re-entry into the job market or educational pursuits.

Women often encounter significant stress and difficulty due to financial issues, benefits, and debt. Specialist finance, benefit, and debt support services provide a range of assistance, from financial advice and debt management plans to guidance on benefits and referrals to expert support services designed to help overcome financial challenges.

Through peer-to-peer and mentoring services, women can gain empowerment and build networks with others who have experienced the criminal justice system. These programmes also offer avenues for women to explore volunteer roles and paid employment, enhancing their skills and opportunities.

To heal, grow, and flourish, women need to prioritise their physical health and wellbeing. The women’s centres and specialist services available offer support in developing and maintaining healthy practices. This includes improving physical fitness, engaging in regular exercise, practising mindfulness and self-care, following balanced nutrition and sleep routines, and participating in enjoyable hobbies, all contributing to a comprehensive sense of self-care.

Volunteer roles offer women and girls a chance to participate in rewarding, community-driven activities. These roles help them build skills, acquire knowledge, and gain experience while also broadening their professional networks. Volunteering can also provide personal development opportunities and open doors to paid job prospects.

For women and girls experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or emotional crises, specialist support is essential. Services can offer access to mental health professionals, counselling, and therapies. They provide guidance, develop care plans, manage crises, and help women navigate mental health services to achieve better mental wellness.

Emotional support, counselling, and advocacy are vital for women coping with bereavement, grief, and loss. Services such as grief counselling, talking therapy, and group work offer essential comfort and guidance as they work through their grief.

These dedicated accommodation services support women living in temporary or insecure housing, as well as those who are homeless or sofa surfing. They may also help women to find safe, approved premises or affordable accommodation solutions.