Reclaim – Freedom from
Domestic Abuse
The Reclaim Project (formerly The Women’s Project & Healing Hearing) was established in 1993 and provides ten free counselling sessions to people affected by domestic abuse living in North Somerset. Through growth, Reclaim also offers 15 free counselling sessions to children and young people aged 11-17 and runs a weekly informal drop-in coffee morning for women to meet other women who may share similar experiences.
Since moving to VANS in 2019, the Reclaim project has become firmly embedded in the charity with the team of coordinators and self-employed counsellors becoming part of the team.
Our work has been funded by the Big Lottery in the past, enabling over 200 individuals access vital life-changing counselling support through 2022. We are now funded by the PCC, Health-Wellbeing and North Somerset Council (DAHA) fund.
With known increased demand for support specifically for survivors of Domestic Abuse, VANS is working with other local providers to identify gaps in the current offer and identify additional funding to put in place support where required in North Somerset.
The counsellors at Reclaim offer:
- a free confidential service in a variety of venues across North Somerset
- advice and direction to the right agency who can further help and support clients.
To make an appointment with a Reclaim Counsellor, call: 07919 440233 or email: [email protected]
To attend the drop-in coffee morning, call 07881 221531 or email: [email protected]
For people who are living with their abuser, Next Link North Somerset may be able to offer you support:
0800 4700 280 (Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm) https://www.nextlinkhousing.co.uk/northsomerset/contact/
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