Telford Women's Refuge - What We Provide & Domestic Violence Information

• 5 self-contained flats for larger families
  
• 10 bedsits with kitchenettes
  
• 1 bedsit for disabled with en-suite
  
• bathrooms/shower rooms/toilets
  
• Laundry room with washing machine and driers
  
• TV lounge with books/games
  
• Kitchen/activity/meeting room
  
• Private interview/counselling room
  
• Creche and outdoor play area for the under-5's
  
• Den for 5-11 year olds
  
• Large garden area with seating
  
• Emergency food, clothing and toiletries can be provided if necessary

and there is a Welcome Pack in each room which gives you lots of information about the Refuge, the services available and policies to help you feel safe.

Six members of staff work at the Refuge and are on hand to make your stay as pleasant as possible. They are well trained, kind and considerate and understand what you are going through, so please don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it - the staff are always on hand to help you through this difficult time.

There are also sessional workers popping into the Refuge - they are people who help with specific queries or tasks.

The Refuge works with partner agencies to ensure that women and children staying there get the best possible support.

The complete information document contains lots of information about the Refuge and some useful contact numbers. If you would like a copy, please contact us and we will arrange for one to be sent to you. You can find the telephone number on the right-hand side of this page.

There is more information on the 'Safer & Stronger Communities Partnership' (formerly Wrekin Community Safety Partnership) web pages for:

• Women who are suffering domestic violence
• Men who are suffering domestic violence
• Children who are suffering domestic violence

Read the information on domestic violence.