We are MyCWA, a domestic abuse charity which supports thousands of adults and children every year through services including refuge, a 24/7 helpline, children's services, recovery programmes and behaviour change interventions.
We believe in building a community where adults and children live free from the fear of domestic abuse. For almost 50 years, our team has worked tirelessly towards this vision.
Domestic abuse can affect women and men of all ages and economic backgrounds. It can affect people from different cultures and traditions. And it can happen in any type of relationship – gay, straight, married or not, with or without children. It can also affect wider families and friends. Our whole family service is designed to help everyone affected by domestic abuse.
Our team is trained to recognise the signs and symptoms of domestic abuse. When we're contacted for help, we firstly assess the needs of family members and help the client respond to practical issues involving things like housing, legal aid and finances.
We can also provide temporary, safe crisis accommodation for those in immediate danger who need to urgently escape from domestic abuse.
At our Lily Jones Support Centre, families can access drop-in advice, legal clinics and a range of support groups and recovery programmes. We also offer counselling and specialist children’s support programmes.
