‘One stop shop’ services
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, our one-stop shops can act as the first point of contact for getting support. Everything you need is available under one roof.
A single place to address all your needs.
Refuge offers a number of services at one-stop-shops: single locations where clients are able to come and access a variety of specialist support. These locations act as the first point of contact for women, children, and men experiencing any type of domestic abuse in that area.
Local. Confidential. Non-judgemental.
One-stop shop services include outreach programmes, independent advocacy, group support, refuge accommodation and specialist services for teens. Many of our one-stop shops also provide services to men and transgender or questioning individuals who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Where does Refuge have one-stop shops? Here are a few that we run:
The Gaia Centre, Lambeth
If you’re in Lambeth and need help or would like to learn more about local services, call the Gaia Centre on 020 7733 8724 or email us on lambethvawg@refuge.org.uk.
Barking and Dagenham
If you’re in Barking and Dagenham and need help or would like to learn more about local services, call the service on: 0300 456 0174 or email us on bdadvocacy@refuge.org.uk. This includes specialist support for Eastern European women through our Eastern European Outreach service.
Athena, Lewisham
If you’re in Lewisham and need help or would like to learn more about local services, call the Athena Service on 0800 112 4052 or email us on lewishamvawg@refuge.org.uk.
Southwark Domestic Abuse Service
If you’re in Southwark and need help or would like to learn more about local services, call the Southwark Service on 0207 593 1290 or email us on SDAS@refuge.org.uk.