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Trauma Support Service

Trauma Support for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Women

Trauma can affect your mental and emotional wellbeing, either straight away or later in life. It can be caused by a frightening, stressful or ongoing experience such as abuse, violence or loss.

We provide FREE trauma support for deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing women, including:

  • Counselling and emotional support
  • Domestic abuse and sexual abuse support
  • Advocacy and court support
  • Stalking advice and safety planning
  • Housing and resettlement support
  • Financial and cost-of-living support
  • Safety equipment (personal alarms and home safety)
  • Access to free legal advice
  • Workshops on safety, confidence and recognising abuse

 

All services are accessible, with bilingual staff, BSL interpreters and captioners.

Contact

def@deafinitelywomen.org.uk
Text or Video WhatsApp:
07579 809 766

Telephone:
01773 828233

Text Relay:
18001 01773 828233

Download self referral form
Download professional referral form

“I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and would love to have more opportunities to create, learn new craft skills, other subjects and advanced levels as the options for myself as a deafblind person is very far and few. Just having that chance has been great as it has made a difference to my mental health”

“Thank you for arranging these wonderful events. It means I am able to feel part of a large community safely in my home!”

“It was amazing. Great for all of us to build confidence around horses, different sizes. It was emotional for me I feel I have got my life back. I enjoyed it so much that I didn`t want the day to end.”

“I am less anxious being in a group of deaf ladies discussing forums as I know I won’t be judged....people think because I have speech I can’t be severely/ profoundly deaf!.... and can follow the conversation captions and sign language is available. I am therefore more receptive to the information being given.”

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