WISH
WISH is the only national, user-led mental health charity in the UK working with women in prison, hospital and the community. They develop pioneering gender-specific and trauma-informed support services for underserved women, share evidence of what works to improve services and outcomes for all women and campaign together for social justice.
Empowered by their own lived experience, they help women connect and open up - often for the first time. They stand together with them for the long term – through the ups, downs, relapses and revivals– offering them trust, relational security and guidance. Helping them build their own positive pathways under their own agency and control.
Services
- Advocacy: campaigning, research and representation, advice
- Counselling: one to one trauma informed gender specific sessions
- Community Link: practical and emotional support to women in Greater London as they move from prison or secure hospital into the community
- Coaching: Training, volunteering and employment support
Their wraparound Community Link services equip women with the skills, security and self-esteem necessary for successful resettlement, through:
- Pathways tailored to each individual’s needs and aims, to ensure long-term and meaningful change
- Support to engage with services and attend court dates
- Links into statutory and voluntary services
- Support with housing and accommodation issues
- Financial assistance and benefits guidance
- One-to-one support whenever and as often as each woman needs
- Social contact and peer support.
Locations covered
- London wide, East London focused
- England and Wales
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0207 017 2828 0207 017 2828
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info@womenatwish.org.uk
- Website
- WISH
- Scan to visit this website
Where to go
- Address
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15, Old Ford Road
London
- Postcode
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E2 9PLView E2 9PL on a map
Costs
- Associated Cost
- No
- Details
- No charge
Availability
- Age Ranges
- No specific age
- Referral Details
People can self-refer to WISH services or can be referred by other services. To find out about accessing membership or services please contact WISH. Membership is free for women with experience of mental distress and an online version of the membership form can be accessed at: Become a member Women at WISH
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