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We offer counselling and art therapist placements for students wanting to specialise in healing the effects of domestic abuse.
Starfish: Ending Domestic Abuse
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If you, or if someone you know, is at immediate risk, dial 999
If you call 999 and are interrupted or unable to speak, press 5 twice and the police will take action.
About us
Bede Starfish works to end domestic and gender-based abuse (VAWG) in Southwark. We support child and adult survivors to live free from fear and rebuild their lives, through a personalised mix of advocacy and advice, talking and art therapy, group work and peer support. Nearly ninety percent of our clients live more safely as a result of our help.
At Bede, we talk things through with you, face to face. We know that abuse takes many forms, and victims come from all walks of life, backgrounds and genders. We take the time to understand and recognise each person’s unique circumstances. We support survivors and their families to take back control at their own pace.
Together with our consortium partners we deliver the Womens Safety Alliance service on behalf of Southwark Council. This service is open to all living in Southwark who are at risk of gender-based abuse. Our lines are open 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. We are closed on bank holidays. Outside these hours leave us a message and we will call you back.
Call: 020 7232 0860 or email wsa@bedehouse.org
For 24/7 advice please contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247.
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