Drop-in Service
One of the feelings felt by many survivors is the feeling of isolation, feeling
that you are alone and that nobody understands what you are going through. Attending
the Drop-in gives survivors the opportunity to meet other women survivors, who understand
and can empathise with what you are feeling, thus alleviating some of the isolation
and loneliness.
What do I do when I get there?
We provide refreshments. The Drop-in has a small library, from which you are welcome
to borrow books & an information file containing information about other services
that may be useful to survivors. Anybody attending the Drop-in can request a 20
min 1-1 session with one of our trained volunteer workers. Many Drop-in users are
anxious on their first visit. If you would like to be met at the door, please contact
our office & this can be arranged. We ask that women who attend the Drop-in pay
a £2 contribution towards our costs.
What our Drop-In Users say. . .
About our volunteers - “Dedicated, caring and good listeners, able to facilitate
discussions sensitively when necessary and allow us to be ourselves.” About The
Drop-in - “An invaluable source of support…a place to just ‘be’, safely. A place
to feel I belong.” “I’m not alone” “. . . helped me come to terms with what happened,
start healing and moving on.”
When is it open?
The Drop-in is open on the first & third Thursday of every month, women are free
to arrive and leave any time between 7pm-9pm. Survivors, their supporters, carers,
friends, relatives and partners are all welcome, though this is a women only event.
Where is the Drop-in & how do I get there?
For the full address & details about how to get there, call Survivors Network office
(01273 203380) or Helpline number (01273 720110)
All new users of the Drop-in will be made very welcome
