Amber Women’s Refuge provides emergency refuge accommodation and a 24hr Helpline offering compassionate, non-judgmental support and information to women and children in Kilkenny and Carlow who are victims of domestic violence and abuse.  We deliver safe, inclusive, client centred services both at the refuge and in the community.

Amber are running groups in Carlow for women who have/are experiencing domestic abuse. These are the ‘Hope to Recovery’ and the ‘Recovery Toolkit’ programmes.

• Hope to Recovery Programme helps participants develop an understanding of the tactics of domestic abuse and coercive control and the impact of abuse on victim/survivors. This is a 6 week programme of one-hour sessions.
• The Recovery Toolkit Programme is for women who have experienced Domestic Abuse and have left the abusive relationship. The programme aims to give you the tools to maximise your own wellbeing, potential and healing after abuse. This a 12 week programme of 2 hour weekly sessions.

Gemma Hughes (Domestic Abuse Outreach & Court Support Worker) can be contacted for further information on these programmes; 085 862 3627.