Violence Against Women
Services for women experiencing violence or abuse
There are a range of agencies that provide services for women and children experiencing abuse in East Renfrewshire:
East Renfrewshire Women's Aid
East Renfrewshire Women's Aid is a voluntary organisation that provides a free and confidential service to women, children and young people who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse. We offer confidential support and information about legal position, housing rights, benefits rights and can also access a safe place to stay. Our organisation is also able to offer a counselling service to women who have experienced domestic abuse.
East Renfrewshire Women’s Aid can also provide training for organisations which women may approach for help as well as Prevention Workshops with children and young people.
East Renfrewshire Women's AidLloyds TSB House
238a Ayr Road
Newton Mearns
East Renfrewshire
Telephone: 0141-644-4342
Fax:0141-644-0976
Email: info@erwa.org.uk
Registered Charity No. SC029562
Further information about domestic abuse can be obtained from Scottish Women's Aid website.
We also have an outreach worker who provides a drop in service at the following current locations.
Citizen's Advice BureauMain Street,
Barrhead
Tuesday 1-3pm
Thornliebank Health Centre,20 Kennishead Rd,
Thornliebank.
Friday 10-12 am
We can also arrange to meet women at alternative venues within East Renfrewshire if they cannot attend our drop ins.
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