Concerned about domestic abuse?
The Lighthouse Centre Wirral is part of Involve, a warm, safe, confidential space for women and children who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse.
You can come to us in confidence. We will listen, support you, and help you understand your options at a pace that feels right for you.
Entered through a separate, secure doorway open from Mon – Thurs between 9:30am – 3:00pm, we provide a range of services to support you on your individual journey, from identifying the abusive relationship right through to recovery and moving on.
Not sure if what you’re experiencing is domestic abuse?
Find out more about the signs of domestic abuse and how they can affect you.
A safe and confidential space
Support at your own pace
Practical guidance and advocacy
Recovery, wellbeing and moving forward
To access our services you just need to attend our Drop-In Advocacy Service.
No appointment is necessary and our services are free.
The drop-in is open from Mon – Thurs between 9:30am – 3:00pm
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What happens at the Drop-In Advocacy service?
During this first Drop-In Advocacy session you will meet with one of our domestic abuse Advocates who will listen to your experiences and gain an understanding of your needs. They will risk assess your situation, and work with you to understand your challenges, choices, strengths and protective factors in developing a safety plan. They will explain processes that may happen with each choice that is presented, and will aim to go at your pace.
We start our work with you as soon as you walk through the doors of our drop-in service, and we stay with you for as long as you need us. The services we offer are varied so we can support you at whatever stage of your domestic abuse experiences you find yourself.
We work in a trauma informed and holistic way, meeting you where you are and supporting you through difficult and challenging times.
Our service includes:
Drop-In Advocacy Service Mon – Thurs 09:30am – 3:00pm
Access to independent advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning.
2 specialist learning programmes to support safe recovery.
A children’s support programme for children involved with Social Care.
Access to legal support.
Police, Housing and Mental Health/Wellbeing drop-in sessions.
A volunteering programme enabling women who are experts by experience to become volunteer mentors within our service.
A peer mentoring service led by our volunteers including a weekly coffee morning and arts and crafts sessions.
Advice for those concerned for family members or friends experiencing domestic abuse.
Once you’ve made contact, we’ll talk through what support feels right for you. There’s no pressure, and no expectation to take any step before you’re ready.
All our services are developed by women, for women.
0151 644 4839If you are a man seeking support in relation to domestic abuse please contact the Paul Lavelle Foundation or call 0151 651 3777.
Hand on heart I can’t thank the Lighthouse team enough for everything they have done for me. They have literally saved me and I don’t know where I would have been today otherwise.
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