Women’s Aid is the lead voluntary organisation in Northern Ireland addressing domestic abuse and providing specialist services and support to women and children.
We Are Women's Aid
Domestic Abuse
Women’s Aid defines domestic abuse as the intentional and persistent physical or emotional abuse of a woman, or of a woman and her children in a way that causes pain, distress or injury.
Get Help
Women’s Aid ABCLN provides confidential support, information and emergency accommodation for women and children who are affected by domestic abuse.
You Are Not Alone
Emergency Accommodation
We provide emergency accommodation for women and children affected by domestic abuse in refuge and self-contained flats.
Support In the Community
We provide one to one support, practical help and group work for women affected by domestic abuse across Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey.
Safety Planning
We know home is not a safe place for everyone. If you are affected by domestic abuse you can take steps to help keep you and your children safe.
Family First
We provide early intervention and support for mums and children experiencing domestic abuse in the family home.
Children
We provide one to one emotional and therapeutic support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Young People
We provide healthy relationships education, support and group work for young people.
Support Women's Aid ABCLN
Working To End Domestic Abuse
Become A Safe Place
Learn how your organisation can become a Safe Place for anyone affected by domestic abuse.
Make It Better Week
Join us for Make It Better Week 16th – 22nd May and help us raise funds for women and children affected by domestic abuse.
Older But No Safer
Older But No Safer seeks to increase awareness and provide greater protection for women aged 55 and over.