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Abuse and violence
Provides trauma-informed, person-centred support including safety planning, crisis intervention, and emotional/practical help
Access this serviceThere are multiple ways to access this service, no appointment is required. Please select one of the options below or fill out a few details and we will contact you. We accept referrals from other agencies, please visit our referrals page for more details.
Fill out the formEnter your details below. We will contact you within one working day, but sometimes it may take longer.
Access this serviceVisit us in person62 Summer Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SD
Who it’s forAny woman experiencing domestic abuse, coercion, harm, trafficking or exploitation (including those who have no recourse to public funds)
Over the age of 18
No referral required
How it helpsCurrent abuse and violence: access to safe accommodation and helping people to manage risk and make their situation safe.
Including:
- Support to remain safely in own accommodation
- Support to identify alternative accommodation
- Safety planning
- Emotional and practical support
- Providing personal and home security items
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Hate crime reporting
- Access to wider housing and homeless support
- Referral to other agencies.
Our services can be provided by a variety of methods including:
- 1 to 1 appointment
- Drop in
- Small group sessions and workshops
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Abuse and violence
Offers 1:1 and group support to process trauma, rebuild confidence, and access recovery resources
Access this serviceThere are multiple ways to access this service, no appointment is required. Please select one of the options below or fill out a few details and we will contact you. We accept referrals from other agencies, please visit our referrals page for more details.
Fill out the formEnter your details below. We will contact you within one working day, but sometimes it may take longer.
Access this serviceVisit us in person62 Summer Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SD
Who it’s forAny adult who experienced childhood abuse or trauma (including those who have no recourse to public funds)
Over the age of 18
No referral required
How it helpsHistorical abuse: The journey belongs to our service user, and we are simply here for them.
Offering:
- A safe space
- Access to trauma-informed support
- Support with anxiety and emotional stability
- Practical support with finance, housing, and debt management issues
- Healthy coping and harm reduction
- Signposting and connections to other agencies
Our services can be provided by a variety of methods including:
- 1 to 1 appointment
- Drop in
- Small group sessions and workshops
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Abuse and violence
Helps identify and access safe accommodation, including for those with no recourse to public funds
Access this serviceThere are multiple ways to access this service, no appointment is required. Please select one of the options below or fill out a few details and we will contact you. We accept referrals from other agencies, please visit our referrals page for more details.
Fill out the formEnter your details below. We will contact you within one working day, but sometimes it may take longer.
Access this serviceVisit us in person62 Summer Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SD
Who it’s forAny woman experiencing domestic abuse, coercion, harm, trafficking or exploitation (including those who have no recourse to public funds)
Over the age of 18
No referral required
How it helpsCurrent abuse and violence: access to safe accommodation and helping people to manage risk and make their situation safe.
Including:
- Support to remain safely in own accommodation
- Support to identify alternative accommodation
- Safety planning
- Emotional and practical support
- Providing personal and home security items
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Hate crime reporting
- Access to wider housing and homeless support
- Referral to other agencies.
Our services can be provided by a variety of methods including:
- 1 to 1 appointment
- Drop in
- Small group sessions and workshops
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Abuse and violence
Provides advocacy and referrals to legal and specialist services
Access this serviceThere are multiple ways to access this service, no appointment is required. Please select one of the options below or fill out a few details and we will contact you. We accept referrals from other agencies, please visit our referrals page for more details.
Fill out the formEnter your details below. We will contact you within one working day, but sometimes it may take longer.
Access this serviceVisit us in person62 Summer Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SD
Who it’s forAnyone over the age of 16 (including those who have no recourse to public funds) who is:
- A women experiencing domestic abuse, coercion, harm, trafficking or exploitation
- Or adults of any gender affected by childhood abuse
No referral required
How it helpsCurrent abuse and violence: access to safe accommodation and helping people to manage risk and make their situation safe.
Including:
- Support to remain safely in own accommodation
- Support to identify alternative accommodation
- Safety planning
- Emotional and practical support
- Providing personal and home security items
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Hate crime reporting
- Access to wider housing and homeless support
- Referral to other agencies.
Historical abuse: The journey belongs to our service user, and we are simply here for them.
Offering:
- A safe space
- Access to trauma-informed support
- Support with anxiety and emotional stability
- Practical support with finance, housing, and debt management issues
- Healthy coping and harm reduction
- Signposting and connections to other agencies
Both services can be provided by a variety of methods including:
- 1 to 1 appointment
- Drop in
- Small group sessions and workshops
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Abuse and violence
Offers long-term therapeutic support and trauma recovery
Access this serviceThere are multiple ways to access this service, no appointment is required. Please select one of the options below or fill out a few details and we will contact you. We accept referrals from other agencies, please visit our referrals page for more details.
Fill out the formEnter your details below. We will contact you within one working day, but sometimes it may take longer.
Access this serviceVisit us in person62 Summer Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SD
Who it’s forAny adult who experienced childhood abuse or trauma (including those who have no recourse to public funds)
Over the age of 18
No referral required
How it helpsHistorical abuse: The journey belongs to our service user, and we are simply here for them.
Offering:
- A safe space
- Access to trauma-informed support
- Support with anxiety and emotional stability
- Practical support with finance, housing, and debt management issues
- Healthy coping and harm reduction
- Signposting and connections to other agencies
Our services can be provided by a variety of methods including:
- 1 to 1 appointment
- Drop in
- Small group sessions and workshops
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Abuse and violence
Delivers trauma informed emotional and peer support
Access this serviceThere are multiple ways to access this service, no appointment is required. Please select one of the options below or fill out a few details and we will contact you. We accept referrals from other agencies, please visit our referrals page for more details.
Fill out the formEnter your details below. We will contact you within one working day, but sometimes it may take longer.
Access this serviceVisit us in person62 Summer Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SD
Who it’s forAnyone over the age of 18 (including those who have no recourse to public funds) who is:
- A women experiencing domestic abuse, coercion, harm, trafficking or exploitation
- Or adults of any gender affected by childhood abuse
No referral required
How it helpsCurrent abuse and violence: access to safe accommodation and helping people to manage risk and make their situation safe.
Including:
- Support to remain safely in own accommodation
- Support to identify alternative accommodation
- Safety planning
- Emotional and practical support
- Providing personal and home security items
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Access to wider housing and homeless support
- Hate crime reporting
- Referral to other agencies.
Historical abuse: The journey belongs to our service user, and we are simply here for them.
Offering:
- A safe space
- Access to trauma-informed support
- Support with anxiety and emotional stability
- Practical support with finance, housing, and debt management issues
- Healthy coping and harm reduction
- Signposting and connections to other agencies
Both services can be provided by a variety of methods including:
- 1 to 1 appointment
- Drop in
- Small group sessions and workshops
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Abuse and Violence
Aberdeen Cyrenians is a Third Party Reporting Centre. If you don't feel comfortable reporting it to the police, you can report it to us instead.
Access this serviceThere are multiple ways to access this service, no appointment is required. Please select one of the options below or fill out a few details and we will contact you. We accept referrals from other agencies, please visit our referrals page for more details.
Fill out the formEnter your details below. We will contact you within one working day, but sometimes it may take longer.
Access this serviceVisit us in person62 Summer Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SD
Who it’s forIf you are being targeted because of your disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or transgender identity, or you are aware of someone else being targeted, you are encouraged to report it.
How it helpsWe offer a safe space to share details that will be reported to police on your behalf.
We also offer support for:
Current abuse and violence: access to safe accommodation and helping people to manage risk and make their situation safe.
Including:
- Support to remain safely in own accommodation
- Support to identify alternative accommodation
- Safety planning
- Emotional and practical support
- Providing personal and home security items
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Hate crime reporting
- Access to wider housing and homeless support
- Referral to other agencies.
Our services can be provided by a variety of methods including:
- 1 to 1 appointment
- Drop in
- Small group sessions and workshops

Abuse and violence
Safety, recovery, and resilience for anyone who has experienced abuse, violence or hate crime
We offer care and support in a safe place. We help people feel stronger and take back control of their lives. If you need help, you are not alone. Together, we can build hope for your future. We are here for you.
How can we help you?
Abuse and violence
We offer practical and emotional support on:
- A safe space
- Safety planning
- Practical support with finance, housing and debt issues
- Support with anxiety and emotional stability
- Access to trauma-informed support
- Assessment of needs
- Access to safe accommodation
- Personal and home security items
- Advice and information
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Confidential support
- Non judgmental approach
- Signposting and connections to other agencies
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