We provide free and confidential services for people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced domestic abuse and other forms of inter-personal violence including stalking, harassment, ‘honour-based’ abuse and forced marriage. We focus on listening to survivors and together decide the support required to enable them to take their first step on a pathway to rebuilding their lives.
Working across the areas of Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Epping, Harlow, Rochford and Thurrock, we provide a range of accessible services, helping those affected by domestic abuse to be safer:
- Safe, temporary refuge accommodation for women and their children.
- Outreach support for individuals experiencing domestic abuse living in the local community.
- Dedicated support and advocacy for individuals experiencing stalking and harassment.
- Parenting education and one to one support for Thurrock residents.
- Specialist support for survivors from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities experiencing ‘honour-based abuse and forced marriage or who have no recourse to public funds.
- Individual and group counselling and therapy to help survivors recover from trauma.
Play therapy and counselling for children who have experienced domestic abuse in their home environment. (Our counselling service is not a standalone service that can be referred into by outside organisations.  A referral can only be made by our support practitioners for clients that are receiving refuge or outreach services). - Support and advocacy for hospital patients who are experiencing domestic abuse.
We are part of the EVIE partnership (Ending violence in Essex) and help is available 24 hours a day through COMPASS helpline, contact 0330 333 7 444
