Havering Women's Aid - continued

What is floating support?

Floating Support is a flexible support service that provides emotional and practical help (advice and information) to women and children experiencing Domestic Violence who want to remain in their own homes. Also for women and children who are resettling in the area after domestic violence. The main focus of the service is to enable women to maintain their independence.

We also work in close partnership with local, national, voluntary and statutory agencies to help affected women and their children to access a wide range of services.

What kind of support can you expect?

You will be offered support and assistance with the following:

Safety Planning
Emotional well being
Accessing support groups
Budgeting / debt counselling
Accessing Benefits
Housing (e.g. help sustaining tenancy)
Liaison with other community services
Access to specialist support services (e.g. substance misuse, mental health)
Advice and support in accessing education and employment
Advocacy
Support to build social skills and self confidence
Help with skill development

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