Direct support for women
At Orchards you can access support through our two main pathways: safe housing and counselling.
Click here to find out more about our safe housing.
Click here to find out more about our counselling.
Orchards provides
One-bedroom safe housing linked to a local church for 9-12 months; a place women can call home, that is safe, and that enables them to have independence to start their new life
Weekly individual sessions with a Support Worker, with a tailored and holistic support plan focussing on physical and emotional health, legal and financial support, employment and training
Opportunities to access employment and training placements with our wonderful partners such as Luminary Bakery and Holos; giving a sense of purpose and hope for the future
Weekly counselling session with a trained counsellor specialised in sexual trauma; a space for women to process the trauma they have experienced. For more information see our counselling leaflet.
Our church partners provide
Opportunities for women to connect with church community and in-house ministries such as debt centres, job clubs, money courses and voluntary placements.
Relational support from an Alongside Volunteer (Befriender)
Opportunities to get involved in the life of the church, if women would like to.