What We Provide:
We offer a 24 hour confidential helpline service for women who are looking for information about aspects of their current situation. Aoibhneas works within the Children First Guidelines.
Accommodation:
There are ten self-contained family units within the refuge, providing safe crisis accommodation.
Outreach / Drop-In Service
This service offers a safe confidential space for you to talk and work through your difficulties with a trained staff member who will provide:
- practical and emotional support
- information, advocacy and referrals to appropriate services
- court accompaniment and preparation
- post refuge support
Our outreach worker can be accessed through:
- Mobile: 086 8239550 or (01) 8670701
- 9am - 5pm
Childcare Team
We have experienced, qualified Childcare workers and a Childcare Leader, who provide a safe playroom environment where children are supported and encouraged to express their feelings.
Support Workers
Resident’s have 24 hour, seven days a week, access to trained staff members, who provide emotional support and information, help with exploring options, and who empower women to make the decision that feels right for them as individuals.
Practical Help
You will receive practical help and information on legal, financial and housing issues. You will also be assisted in creating your own personal safety plan in the event you have to leave your home quickly.
Emotional Support
Emotional support is a basic necessity when someone finds themselves in a crisis. Resident’s or helpline callers will receive confidential support from staff (limited confidentiality applies regarding child protection issues) with in-depth knowledge on the complexity of abusive relationships. You will be listened to and understood by staff who are non-judgemental.
Training
As specialists in the field of Domestic Violence, Aoibhneas Women & Children’s Refuge offers a comprehensive programme of discussions, lectures, talks and workshops on the subject.
Examples of some topics/areas covered are:-
Professional Front Line Services & Third Level Colleges
- Crisis intervention
- Good practice
- Impact on women
- Impact on children
- Understanding the dynamics of D.V.
- Legal Options
- Safety plans
- Age Appropriate discussion on D.V.
- Group Work on what boys / girls want from relationship
- Group Work: What makes you angry? How do you react if you are angry? Can you control your anger?
Please email nualam@aoibhneas.org or phone 01 8670805 to make enquires or a booking.