Changing Pathways is a local domestic abuse charity working in South and South West Essex.
We provide free and confidential support and advocacy to individuals subjected to domestic abuse and stalking in the areas of Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford, Thurrock, Harlow and Epping Forest.
For help contact our 24 hour helpline on 0330 333 7 444. For all office enquiries call 01268 729707.
The Refuge Service provides safe accommodation to adult women and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse and are unable to stay in their own homes or access alternative safe accommodation.
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The Counselling Services Team aim to enable you to gain perspective about the issue(s) troubling you. Together, you will have the space to explore these issues, in a confidential environment and consider what might be stopping you from reaching your full potential.
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The Community Services Team supports service users who are not resident within our refuge accommodation – we can meet with you at a range of community sites near to your home or at our main outreach centre in Basildon.
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The Children and Young People’s Services Team supports children both within our refuge accommodation and in community settings when they are not residing with us – we can meet with children at a range of sites including in schools, community venues near to their home or at our main outreach centre in Basildon.
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Changing Pathways (formerly known as Basildon Women’s Aid) is a domestic abuse charity working across the areas of Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Thurrock. We provide free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced domestic abuse.
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You can help Changing Pathways by raising much needed funds for us, volunteering your time to support our services or donating your unwanted items.
Find out moreWe are pleased to share the quotes and feedback from some people who have changed their pathway in life
‘Before I had this support from you I lived in a constant state of fear; but as soon as I was contacted by you and had regular phone calls everything changed for the better. Directly he realised I was only a phone call away from you his behaviour changed dramatically and I now lead a calm life.’
‘The organisation has helped me find myself again. I arrived feeling low, insecure and in a sad place. With the help and support, I have had a shoulder to cry on and help to gain my strength. I have enjoyed this journey and could not have done it without them. Thank you’
‘With the help of my support worker I have managed to get back on track and in control. She is a motivator, kind, compassionate and caring, with her help and support I have been able to ‘get me back’ and ready for future challenges.
I am 24 years old. I grew up for some time in Basildon women’s refuge and in Grays women’s refuge and a few in Wales too. I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for helping my mum at her time of need, thank you for giving me some sort of childhood and stability. As when we were in your care that’s when life made most sense even though I was only young at the time. Unfortunately, my mum went back to my dad and I ended up moving out when I was 12, however, things worked out and we are all happy and grown up now.
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