Our work aims to:
- Improve physical and mental health and well-being
- Increase personal resources by building self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness
- Empower families to increase resilience and live safely and independently
We do this by
Placing you and/or your children, or the whole family at the centre of our practice and providing safe environments for you – you will always be consulted about what support you need, and you will always be given a choice. Our services are always accessed voluntarily, and will always be free.
Single Door, Many Rooms
We have a wide range of services on offer which might benefit you. When we meet you, we will discuss with you what support you feel you need. We will then work with you to put together a suitable package of support that we all agree will be of benefit to you– but don’t worry – we also recognise that things can change, so we review support on an ongoing basis and changes can be made whenever needed.
Acorns Information Leaflet
Children & young people
At Acorns we will work with you to find the best way to help you and make sense of what is happening in your life and to share your worries and muddles.
Parents and carers
Acorns can offer support to parents and carers of children who attend Acorns.
Professionals
We offer training and support for professionals working with children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Meet our team
Maxine
Chief Executive Officer
Alex
Children's Counsellor
Domonique
Play Therapist
Helen
Recovery team co-ordinator
Maureen
Administrator
Kate
Administration Team Co-ordinator
Kris
Prevent and Cope Coordinator/ Children and Young People's Worker
Nikki
Outreach Counsellor
Sarah
Outreach Counsellor
Vicky
Children and Young People's Worker
Jeannie
Outreach Counsellor
Megan
Outreach Counsellor
Nicola
Family Support Worker
Alex
Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker
Our spaces
At Acorns you will always be greeted with a warm welcome, whether you are here to play, talk or have a cup of tea in the waiting room.