Making the right choice for you
We want to ensure you get the best support for your needs and circumstances. The resources on this page will help you to make informed choices.
How Gilgal can help
Gilgal is a refuge for women and children who are escaping domestic violence. We are a single sex service open to women of all faiths, cultures, backgrounds and sexualities.
Along with providing secure, short-term accommodation, we support our residents to begin rebuilding their lives. We have Support Workers, a Counsellor, a Children’s Worker, and an extensive Activities Programme that helps our residents rediscover themselves.
The Gilgal community
We will provide:
- Accommodation for you and your children
- Access to counselling sessions
- Play therapy sessions for children
- Help with tasks such as applying for nurseries, schools, benefits, GPs and dentists
- Person-centred support that focuses on your particular needs, wishes and goals
- A programme of activities and trips and an engaged community within the refuge
- A fresh start and support in regaining your independence
We hope that together, we can help you start afresh and begin to rebuild your life.
Find out a little more about living at Gilgal:
Is Gilgal the place for you?
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Some further local services and resources you may wish to explore:
Women’s Aid Federation – a national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. You’ll find further information on abuse and helpful resources here.
Birmingham Solihull Women’s Aid – a local charity supporting women and children affected by domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault.
Refuge – the UK’s largest domestic abuse charity for women. Supporting thousands of women and their children to overcome domestic abuse.
Birmingham LGBT Centre – offering a range of services to the LGBTQ+ Community of Birmingham, including sexual health and domestic abuse advice, counselling, and wellbeing support.
Birmingham City Council – collated help for victims and survivors of domestic abuse by the Birmingham government.
Shelter – the housing and homeless charity. Providing advice, support and guidance to people facing poor housing or homelessness.
UK Addiction Treatment Centres – get help for addiction and substance abuse in Birmingham.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) – advice if you are under 18, or if you are worried about a child you think may be experiencing abuse.
Citizen’s Advice – collated information of additional Domestic Abuse support services across England.