Domestic Abuse Support
Learning
Counselling
Craft Therapy
Who We Are
Just for Women is a social enterprise based in County Durham.We offer a safe space to receive consistent, and non-judgemental support.
Our Vision
To ensure that every women, child and their family, in our community, has the support, tools and opportunities they need to live safely, gain financial stability and lead enriched lives
Our Mission
To work in partnership with the community of Stanley to provide a service that empowers and supports women, children and their families to move beyond the constraints of mental health, poverty, domestic violence and worklessness.
What We Do
Provide a safe space for our community to grow through:
> Health and wellbeing support
> Personal development
> Support into employment
> Training
> Upskilling
> Creative therapy
> Counselling
> Raising aspirations
"The women centre has done more for me
than anyone from other organisations.
Linda, all the staff and their counsellors
have helped me with my PTSD and
depression. If it wasn’t for the Women’s
centre I would have put myself in danger
with self-harming and suicide. I have got
my self-confidence and self-esteem due to
going on the courses they put on, and their
counsellors who help me to cope with my
depression and PTSD. If the women’s
centre was to close I would never be able to
cope with myself, or know where to go to
do the things that the women’s centre do
with help people like myself.”
- Wendy 
"When I came to the centre I had bad
anxiety and depression. I knew nobody
but I was made to feel welcome. I have
been coming for a few years now and
have learnt so much. I have done
different crafts and have done lots of
courses and gained qualifications. I love
coming here. It has been a life saver for
me. I’ve made good friends and am a lot
more confident. Coming here is the best
thing I have done.”
- Karen 
"I found the Just for Women Centre over 6
years ago while looking for a job. That was
when I started volunteering for the centre. It is
an inspiring place where you can feel the
confidence in you grow. In the time that I have
been here I have gained qualifications and got
a part time job. I have made some good friends
which I never had because I moved here to get
away from a domestic abuse relationship. I
have had counselling, but I was strong enough
to not need it. All the time the centre is
supportive no matter how big or small your
problem is. I am currently doing a teaching
course so I can teach others to knit this is
because it smooths myself and my mind so I’m
not reliant on pills for when I feel depressed. I
also got involved in a play called make do and
mend to tell my story and spread the word
about domestic abuse because its not all black
eyes and bust lips. The play went out in 2016
and has brought awareness in school,
workplaces and communities.”
- Louise 
“I love coming to the women’s centre in
Stanley because I love doing all the
courses and the arts and crafts, and people
here are really nice and friendly. I like
meeting new friends here and I also like
the tea rooms. I have achieved
qualifications such as dementia, maths
and English. What I like about the arts and
crafts is you can make cards and crochet.”
- Samantha 
"Before I came to this group I didn't have
the confidence to talk to many people and I
rarely went out places with my friends. I
have learnt about how to keep myself safe
and not to be held back by my mental health."
- Kira 
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Could you help us in our work with vulnerable women?
We rely on volunteers to help us in our work with vulnerable women. If you have some time to give then we would love to talk to you. If, however, you prefer a more hands off approach we appreciate all donations and fundraising efforts made in our name. Speak to us to find out how you can help
Address
St. Joseph’s House,
Thorneyholme Terrace,
Stanley,
County Durham,
DH9 0BL (Find us next to Stanley Police Station car park)
Thorneyholme Terrace,
Stanley,
County Durham,
DH9 0BL (Find us next to Stanley Police Station car park)
justforwomencentre@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone
01207 281145
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday | 10am to 4pm