Our refuges provide a safe place for women on their own and women with children who are escaping domestic abuse. There are 14 bedrooms across 2 residential units that provide emergency accommodation. The houses can accommodate 14 women and up to 24 children at any one time. Both houses are at confidential locations across the city. There is no time limit on how long a woman or family can stay at the refuge. Some women stay for a few days others stay for many months. Some women decide that they would like support to look at new housing, and other women choose to return once safety measures have been put in place.

To get a space in our refuge you will need to go through the referral process, one of the ways you can make a referral is by contacting Greater Manchester Helpline 0800 254 0909.
 
Specialist staff are based at the refuge, they help women and children to overcome the impacts of domestic abuse and offer a range of practical and emotional support. All women in the refuge are there due to experiencing domestic abuse, and women often find having this shared experience useful and supportive.