For free & confidential support or advice call 028 9066 6049, email support@belfastwomensaid.org.uk or use our webchat service. Call, email or chat online for support Mon to Fri 9am–5pm; evening support available until 8pm on Thursdays.
The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline is available 24/7 on 0808 802 1414
At Belfast & Lisburn Women’s Aid we provide a range of support services to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. These support services include emergency accommodation, specialist counselling, group work, personal development programmes, and one-to-one support. We also campaign for legislative change in Northern Ireland and constantly seek to raise awareness of the impact of domestic abuse with various online and social campaigns.
Women’s Aid exists to challenge attitudes, structures and systems which perpetuate domestic abuse. We seek through our work to enable women, children and young people to live free from violence and abuse. Our mission is to:
Our strong ethos has been built upon our rich heritage of campaigning to end domestic abuse, which began in the 1970s and continues to be based upon our working premise of: for women, with women, by women which is inherent in our service development and delivery.
Our vision for the 21st century is the elimination of domestic abuse.
Survivor engagement: Women, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do and we will ensure our work is informed by their voices and experience.
Collaboration: We will work collectively and collaboratively as a Women’s Aid movement, to bring about positive change.
Empowerment: We will encourage women, children and young people to access support which will develop their inherent strengths, helping them to make safe positive choices and determine their own futures.
Equity, diversity and inclusion: We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and will challenge all forms of discrimination.
Trauma informed practice and quality standards: We are committed to quality standards, trauma informed practice, and continuous improvement.
Working with others to influence change: We recognise domestic abuse requires a coordinated response and we are fully committed to working across society, with all individuals and organisations, to end domestic abuse.
Our new Strategic Plan will become operational on 1st April 2022. Click below to view.
We are registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 106099.
Belfast & Lisburn Women’s Aid is a Company Ltd by Guarantee. Company Reg No: NI020807