Our group work facilitator provides pattern changing courses which are open to all survivors aged 16 years or older living in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.

The groups focus on both emotional and practical support including; self-esteem, confidence, safety, red flags of coercive and controlling behaviour, impact of Domestic Abuse on children, building friendship networks, independence and ambition.

We offer:

  • Freedom Programme
  • Breaking the Chains
  • Recovery Toolkit
  • Mum and ME
  • CRUSH

Peer Support

Offering you a space to talk about the impact of your experiences and learn from each other, our peer support programme takes place virtually or in person. Each group has up to 8 survivors meeting in a closed setting to talk about their feelings and learn from each other. The programme consists of 10 sessions, each with a theme or activity of the group’s choice e.g. arts and crafts, making ‘happy memories’ boxes, climbing and forest school.

Some members of previous groups are now trained to be peer facilitators and they co-facilitate the groups.

Contact Next Link for a referral onto this programme.

Call 0800 4700 280 or
email [email protected]

“Everything has changed for me. I finally have hope for a better future. I could never thank you enough for the support that I had!”