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Jo Coles - York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime

Jo Coles - North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime

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Women’s Centres

We commission two women’s centres, one in York and one in Scarborough. These are safe, women-only spaces offering holistic and trauma-informed support.  

Support is available for women who may:

  • Have experienced trauma, violence, abuse
  • Who may be involved, or at risk of involvement with the Criminal Justice System
  • Sell sex
  • Be at risk, or a victim of exploitation
  • Use substances

The Women’s Centres are places where women can gather to seek support, develop peer networks, and enjoy time in a safe, non-judgmental, women-only space. Both centres have a kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities.

There are a number of support options at the Centre including:

  • One to One support with trained professionals
  • Group work
  • Outreach – professionals can see women away from the Centre in York and North Yorkshire
  • Drop-In sessions on certain days where women don’t need an appointment

Women can access support from a range of agencies at the centres, and professionals are encouraged to use the centres when supporting women – hot-desking facilities are available.

What women who have used the York Women’s Centre have told us:

“I always feel more confident when I leave here and less anxious”

“… you have the time for me, I feel comfortable asking questions here that I would feel uncomfortable asking somewhere else”

“You never judge us”

“You all listen and try and give us the best advice you can give”

“You go above and beyond and I’m really grateful”

“It’s the only time I feel kindness and respect”

Check out what some of our partners had to say about the Scarborough Women’s Centre at the open day:

Contact

You can find York Women’s Centre at:

97 Union Terrace

York

Y031 7ES

You can contact York Women’s Centre at: [email protected] 

 

You can find Scarborough Women’s Centre at:

2a 2b Pavilions Square

Scarborough

YO11 2JN

You can contact Scarborough Women’s Centre at: [email protected]

Professionals

If you would like to refer a woman for support, please complete the referral form and send to the respective email address: Women’s centre referral form

If your agency/colleagues would like more information or to arrange co-location/room bookings, please email the Women’s Centre.