‘One Stop Shop’ drop-in centres provide immediate support for you to get free, confidential advice from a range of professionals in one place at one time.
You can speak with us, as well as legal services, housing, benefits and family support.
Drop-in centres
Drop-in centres
Visit our drop in centres
In-person drop-in centre
Tuesdays 9.30 – 11.30am
Sunlight Centre, 105 Richmond Road, Gillingham ME7 1LX
Virtual drop-in centre
Monday – Thursday 10:00am to 12:00pm (except bank holidays)
Call: 07856 856278
Email: EastKent1SS@gmail.com
We’ll get back to you by 12 noon the same day.
Find a One Stop Shop close to you
There are One-Stop Shops all over Kent and Medway – you can find the one closest to you by visiting www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk.
What to expect when you meet us
Our specialist team member will listen to you and chat through the right support options for your situation, helping you to plan what to do next.
It’s ok if you’re not sure what help you need or where to start, we’re here to advise you.
We will always believe you, never judge you or your situation, and everything you tell us is kept confidential.
Our trained specialist support worker will:
- Listen to you
- Talk through your options
- Give advice on your legal rights, housing, benefits and family support
- Organise emergency accommodation / safer housing
- Talk to the police and social care
- Connect you with one of our support workers
- Support you through the criminal, civil and family court process, with practical and emotional support.
We offer domestic abuse advice across East Kent, Medway and North Kent.
At a One Stop Shop you can get advice from a range of professionals
We are here for you
Last year we helped 1561 adults and 393 to regain control of their lives and go from surviving to thriving.
We can help you too.
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