Domestic abuse can take many forms such as verbal, physical, sexual and emotional.
It can leave the victim feeling frightened, insecure, degraded, depressed, or trapped.
We can provide support over the phone, in our office or anywhere safe in Angus.
We will support you whether you want to leave your partner or not.
We will respect your confidentiality at all times.
We provide emotional support, practical support, including settling in to a new area, help to seek legal/benefits advice, housing support, an outreach service and refuge - a safe place to stay.
Our aim is to empower women across Angus to explore their options and make safe choices.
"Angus Women's Aid provided a responsive, flexible service to women (and their children) affected by domestic abuse. Within the team, staff were skilled in providing domestic and practical support and domestic abuse advocacy."
"Women spoken with stated that on contacting the service they were made aware of the range of support which was available, including refuge provision. They said they felt supported, but not pressured, to make the decisions best for them and that staff were patient and understanding of how difficult these decisions could be."
"Comments from women using the service were extremely positive. Women spoke about a responsive, effective and flexible service with meetings and appointments tailored around their needs. They described good support from committed workers who had helped them understand, and move forward from very difficult circumstances, including complex legal situations."
Quotes from Care Inspectorate Inspection Report
It can leave the victim feeling frightened, insecure, degraded, depressed, or trapped.
We can provide support over the phone, in our office or anywhere safe in Angus.
We will support you whether you want to leave your partner or not.
We will respect your confidentiality at all times.
We provide emotional support, practical support, including settling in to a new area, help to seek legal/benefits advice, housing support, an outreach service and refuge - a safe place to stay.
Our aim is to empower women across Angus to explore their options and make safe choices.
"Angus Women's Aid provided a responsive, flexible service to women (and their children) affected by domestic abuse. Within the team, staff were skilled in providing domestic and practical support and domestic abuse advocacy."
"Women spoken with stated that on contacting the service they were made aware of the range of support which was available, including refuge provision. They said they felt supported, but not pressured, to make the decisions best for them and that staff were patient and understanding of how difficult these decisions could be."
"Comments from women using the service were extremely positive. Women spoke about a responsive, effective and flexible service with meetings and appointments tailored around their needs. They described good support from committed workers who had helped them understand, and move forward from very difficult circumstances, including complex legal situations."
Quotes from Care Inspectorate Inspection Report
