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Telford Women's Refuge offers a safe place where any woman
- with or without children - who is being ill-treated by her
partner can live in a caring and supportive environment, free from
fear.
The team based at the Refuge are also able to arrange a safe place
to stay for male victims of domestic violence and their
children.
The location of the Refuge is completely
confidential
We also have a safe house in the
community which can be used for women with large families, or boys
over the age of 13 who are not allowed in the Refuge.
The Refuge accepts self-referrals (in other words, if you are a
woman suffering domestic violence, you can refer yourself to the
Refuge) and also referrals from other agencies. Wherever possible,
the Refuge staff speak directly to the woman concerned to make sure
that the Refuge is the best option for her.
When you contact the Refuge, we can offer you the following
services:
- An interview with a female Homeless Advisor
- the services of an interpreter if your first language is not
English
- a 24-hour Homeless Helpline
- the services of an intermediary (someone who can help you) if
you have hearing or speech disabilities
- easily-accessible offices if you have a physical or sensory
disability
How do I contact the Refuge?
You can telephone the Refuge on 01952 381921 between 9.00 am and
5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
If you are ringing outside office hours, you can contact the
emergency Out of Hours Service (24/7 Careline) - telephone 01743
246058.
Note: this is a Shrewsbury number but it is the right
number to ring.
How long can I stay at the Refuge?
You can stay for a short while or as long as you need - it all
depends on your
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