Domestic Abuse Hub - The Willow Centre (Refuge)
Kingsgate Church
Clarence Street
Kingston
KT1 1QT
Telephone: 0208 547 6046
Website: https://www.kingston.gov.uk/DVhub
Info:
Refuge provides support for victims of violence against women and girls, and domestic abuse in Kingston. We are the single point of access for help with Domestic Abuse, Sexual violence and rape, stalking, trafficking and FGM (Female Genital Mutilation).
We provide:
- Independent gender violence advocates (IGVAs) to support both women and men who are at high risk of serious harm.
- Early intervention service for 13–20-year-old girls and women.
- A group programme called Own My Life for women focusing on the dynamics of domestic abuse – both face to face and online.
- Weekly drop-in service (one stop shop) is held at Kingsgate Church, Clarence Street, Kingston every Monday from 9.30am to 12.30pm, to give residents the opportunity to meet with our outreach team, solicitors and housing.
- Refuge accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse and in need of a safe place to stay.
Need help in Kingston?
- Call Refuge’s Gender Violence and Abuse Service Kingston Helpline on 0208 547 6046 (Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm) to speak to one of our support workers.
- If the line is busy or for out-of-hours calls, a voicemail operates on this number. If you leave a message, let us know your name, number and a safe time to call and we will get back to you.
- If you would like to discuss support outside of working hours or during the weekend, call Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247 (Open 24/7).
- If you are in immediate danger call 999
Other info :
Kingston Women's Hub https://www.voh.org.uk/kingston-womens-hub/
Services:
Sexual Health
- Relationship / Domestic Abuse
- Sexual Assault Advice, Help and Information
Emotional Health and Wellbeing
- Relationship / Domestic Abuse
- Sexual Assault Advice, Help and Information
Opening Hours:
Monday: | 9.00am - 5:00pm call only. Call on 020 8547 6046 |
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Tuesday: | 9.00am - 5:00pm call only. Call on 020 8547 6046 |
Wednesday: | 9.00am - 5:00pm call only. Call on 020 8547 6046 |
Thursday: | 9.00am - 5:00pm call only. Call on 020 8547 6046 |
Friday: | 9.00am - 5:00pm call only. Call on 020 8547 6046 |
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