How can we help?
SWACA is committed to providing free and confidential services to adults. Our caseworkers provide a safe place for adults to talk.
Our services include advice, advocacy, structured programmes of work, parenting support, and therapeutic support.
We offer support to adults in either one-to-one or group settings, either at our office or a local community venue.
Adults can self-refer or be referred by agencies, family members or friends, providing that consent has been gained to make the referral.
If you are seeking support, please complete a Referral Form
SWACA has a refuge and can offer residential support families.
Service user safety is paramount to SWACA.
How we do it
- We provide emotional support and a counselling service
- We help adults develop their own personal plan to address their priority needs
- Caseworkers help adults to identify their support networks
- Adults are signposted when appropriate and Caseworkers liaise with other agencies
- Safety plans are developed and reviewed regularly
- We promote confidence, independence, self-esteem and empowerment
- Caseworkers support adults to explore what options are available to them
- Support is offered around parenting issues
- Adults are supported in understanding the civil and criminal court process
- Solicitor surgeries are available
SWACA is committed to offering adults, children, and young people of Sefton free, practical and emotional support to survive the impact of domestic abuse.
Group Support available
Hope 2 Recovery (6 weeks)
- What is Abuse?
- Dynamics of abuse and coercive control
- How can people become trapped in abusive relationships
- Impact of abuse on parenting skills
- Healthy relationships
- Action planning towards abuse-free lives
Recovery Toolkit (10 weeks)
- Introduction
- What is abuse?
- Introduction to self-esteem and the consequences of toxic stress
- The impact on children and parenting skills
- Self-esteem affirmations
- Anger and conflict – what about being assertive
- Anger and conflict – assertive revisited
- Boundaries and trust protecting ourselves and the ones we love
- Losses and gains
- Healthy relationships
- Actions for the future
Need more information?
If you’re looking for support and would like to self-refer, please contact us direct.
If you’re an agency or other professional, please use the referral form below.
If you’re a concerned family member or friend, you can contact us, providing consent has been gained to make the referral.
For more information on domestic abuse and how we can support those affected by it, visit our Resources section.
Downloads
Adult Services Leaflet
