Our Services
Domestic Violence is a crime and needs to be accepted by our society as a crime. It crosses all social classes, all ages and all cultures. Foyle Women's Aid is the leading agency in eliminating violence against women and children in the L'Derry, Strabane and Limavady areas.
Pathways Women's Support Centre
Pathways is the outreach centre for Foyle Women's Aid. It enables women and children who are or have experienced of Domestic Violence who need support and information to rebuild their lives.
Who Can Access Pathways?
Any woman who has in the past or currently is experiencing Domestic Violence. The centre opens from 9.30 – 5.30 Mon-Fri closing from 1-2 for lunch. You do not need an appointment to see a staff member but it is advisable as it guarantees allocated time.
What Support Is Available At Pathways?
One-to-One Support. You can talk to someone confidentially.
Specialised Group Work. Women's Aid provides group programmes that help you with your experience of Domestic Violence. The core programmes are.
Journey to Freedom, a 15week programme which supports women experiencing or who have experienced Domestic Violence. It enables them to understand more clearly what Domestic Violence is, the issue of power and control and how that impacts on their lives.
Protective Behaviours is a 10week programme based on two themes, "We all have the right to feel safe all of the time" and "There is nothing so awful or so little that we cannot talk about it with someone".
