We offer a safe space for women who are suffering or impacted by Domestic Abuse as well women with wider support needs.
We provide a holistic range of support from the Centre including groups and drop ins. We have a creche facility, which is available for some of our courses.
Please note – you must be registered with our service to attend.
How to refer:
- If domestic abuse is a feature – professionals can make a referral by completing our referral form: click here for referral form (please not this referral form is not for self-completion). Women can self-refer by calling us on 0161 331 2552 or emailing us at bridges@jigsawhomes.org.uk
- If domestic abuse is not a feature – professionals can make a referral or women can self-refer by completing our referral form: click here for referral form
We offer refuge and dispersed accommodation for women and their children. Our refuge is staffed 24/7 and Families are supported by a dedicated keyworker during their stay with us. Our support is both trauma informed and practical. We encourage women to access our many support programmes and engage in the local community and at our Women’s centre.
To check for availability please call 0161 339 8755
Where availability is confirmed, professionals can complete our referral form:
https://forms.office.com/e/eUUGYhd9VN
Women can self-refer by calling us on the above number.
We offer a safe space for women who are suffering or impacted by Domestic Abuse as well women with wider support needs.
We provide a holistic range of support from our Women’s Centre including groups and drop ins. We have a creche facility, which is available for some of our courses.
Please note – you must be registered with our service to attend.
Domestic Abuse Support:
- VOICE (Victim’s of intimate coercive experience) – A domestic abuse course – 1 session per week for 10 weeks. We currently have courses scheduled to begin in October and February. We have daytime and evening courses as well as an Urdu speaking course. Some of the courses have a creche facility. Please see below for course details and booking links:
Mondays 12.30 – 2.30 (no creche facility):
October course:
February course:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1023199997737?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesdays 10 – 12.30 (Urdu speaking, no creche facility):
Wednesdays 6 – 8.30pm (no creche facility):
October course:
February course:
Fridays 10 – 12.30 (creche facility available)
February course:
October course:
- Domestic Abuse Drop in
Fridays – 9:30 -12:30
If you need advice or support – drop in for a chat with a staff member – we can support a referral into service if required – no booking necessary.
- LAVA – Life After Violence and Abuse – Peer support group
Mondays – 11 – 12
- Flourish Virtual Reality
Tuesdays – 1-3pm
A 4 week domestic abuse course delivered in a small group using a VR headset, hence the experience is individual and interactive and may be suitable for those who are not comfortable attending groups.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1023437728797?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Civil Legal Surgery
Thursdays – from 12.30
Seek legal advice around protective orders or family court proceedings – Bromley’s Solicitors – 2nd Thursday of every month.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civil-legal-surgery-tickets-1023666342587?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Counselling
Morning, afternoon and evening appointments available for clients open to Bridges. Please call us on 0161 331 2552 or email us: bridges@jigsawhomes.org.uk
- Craft for Calm
Mondays 12.30 – 2.30
A craft group for women who struggle to relax.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1023402272747?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Winter Walking Wellness Programme
Tuesdays 11.30 – 1
A walking group leaving from the centre. Scenic routes in the local area. Ok for beginners. Starts 12th November. Drop in – booking not required.
- Growing Happiness
Tuesdays 1-3
For women with an interest in gardening and the local community, including developing IT skills and fund raising for community projects – some sessions are at the Centre and others are outdoors – drop in – no booking required but please call us on 0161 331 2552 prior to attending to check the location of the group on any particular week.
- Yoga and Wellness
Wednesdays 10 – 11.30
Yoga, meditation and art therapy – to balance and unblock your energy centre.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-and-wellness-tickets-1023467788707?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Pink
Wednesdays 1-2
Self-esteem & confidence course – individual sessions to be booked via Eventbrite – maximum of 8 sessions.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1023484950037?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Crazy Crafts
Thursdays 12.30 – 2.30
Messy and creative craft group.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crazy-crafts-tickets-1023756341777?aff=oddtdtcreator
Parenting Support
- Daisy Chain
Mondays 9.30 – 12
A Parenting Programme with a focus on the impact of Domestic abuse on children – requires referral – creche facility available. Please contact us on 0161 331 2552 / bridges@jigsawhomes.org.uk for further information on how to book.
- Parents in Recovery
Wednesdays 10 – 12.30
A 6-week parenting programme for parents recovering from substance misuse – booking via Eventbrite – next course starting early 2025.
- Solihull
Thursdays 10 – 12
A 10 week Parenting Course with creche facility available.
Substance Misuse Support
- CGL Drop in
Thursdays 11.30 – 3.30
Drop in for support and advice around substance misuse and to register for support – drop in – booking is not required.
- RAMP (Reduction and Motivation Programme)
Thursdays 12.30 – 2.30
For women wanting support with substance misuse – you must be registered with CGL to attend – why not come early or stay behind to access the CGL drop in to register – 12 week course.
Support with finances and debt
- Citizen’s Advice Surgery
Women only, Bridges clients.
Mondays 9 – 12
Booking not required
Support with Anger
- Mending Mindsets
Fridays 1-2
An 8 week course for women struggling to regulate their emotions – relaxation, boundaries and reducing the intensity of anger.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mending-mindsets-tickets-1023784837007?aff=oddtdtcreator
Support with social isolation
- Coffee Morning
Tuesdays 9.30 – 11.30
Drop in – booking not required – meet staff and other women for a brew and a chat and find out more about other sessions on offer at the centre.
Employability Support
- Empower
Thursdays 10 – 12
6-week Life skills course – covering, money advice, budgeting and future goals
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empower-tickets-1023511499447?aff=oddtdtcreator