BWA (Berkshire Women's Aid)

Last updated: 03/04/2023

Support for victims of domestic abuse.  Refuge, outreach/IDVA and helpline offered.

Berkshire Women's Aid provide emotional and practical support to all people experiencing domestic abuse regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background.   

BWA offer:

  • a 24/7 helpline available on 0808 801 0882;
  • refuge placements;
  • outreach support;
  • independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) support;
  • a dedicated worker in the Council's Contact, Advice and Assessment Service within Children's Services'
  • safety planning; and
  • financial, legal, housing and other advice.

Both numbers below are free from landlines and mobile phones within the UK and do not appear on itemised bills.

Who to contact

Telephone
BWA Helpline 0808 801 0882 (available 24/7)
National domestic abuse helpline 0808 2000 247 (available 24/7
E-mail
Helpdesk@bwaid.org.uk
Website
Berkshire Women's Aid website
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Berkshirewomensaid/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/womens_aid/?hl=en
Twitter
https://twitter.com/bwa_rdg?lang=en

Where to go

Address
Reading
Postcode
RG1 8XL

Time / Date Details

Session Information
Helpline is 24 hour

Other Details

Quality checks

  • DBS check

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