Preston Domestic Violence Services

15/11/2025

This week for , we’re highlighting Trust House Lancashire who are also a Preston-based charity. Trust House provide specialist, trauma-informed support for anyone affected by r**e, sexual assault or sexual abuse.

Their incredible team offers a range of services including:

Trauma-focused counselling and ther**eutic support

Specialist services for children, young people and families

Group programmes that help survivors connect and heal

Training for professionals working with people affected by trauma

At PDVS, we know that sadly domestic abuse and sexual violence can often co- exist and overlap and that it is vital for survivors to access the right support at the right time. This is why we value our working relationship with Trust House so that we can together ensure survivors have access to both the specialist ther**eutic support they offer and the practical and emotional support we provide, working together to give survivors the strongest possible foundation for healing. 💜

If you’d like to learn more about the work of Trust House and to support the vital services they provide in our community visit their website here: ww

We are specialists working across Lancashire offering support services for survivors of r**e and sexual abuse.

14/11/2025

Statistics like these are part of the reason why we provide emotional support throughout all of our services as well as free person centred counselling to help survivors with rebuilding their mental wellbeing. We are now accepting new referrals for counselling from individuals and other agencies. Contact us to find out more.

13/11/2025

Over 12 days in December Benefact Group are doing a draw to award 120 charities £1000! Please take a minute to nominate PDVS to be in with a chance of being selected from the link below🤞🤞🤞

We could receive a £1,000 donation with your help throught the Movement for Good 12 Days Christmas Draw.

12/11/2025

We’re pleased to share that our person-centred counselling service is now accepting new referrals and our waiting list is short.

We offer 12 weeks of free one-to-one, in-person sessions from two locations in Preston.

This support is available for anyone who:
✅ Is aged 16 or over
✅ Lives within Preston City Council boundaries
✅ Has experienced domestic abuse (whether current or historic)

We can accept self referrals from our website: www.pdvs.org.uk/referrals or by calling our helpline on 01772 201601.

We also accept referrals from other agencies supporting individuals who may have experience of domestic abuse.

11/11/2025

Feeling safe at home shouldn’t be a luxury. Thanks to our Sanctuary service, survivors can rebuild peace and rest without fear.

You can learn more about our Sanctuary Service on our website: pdvs.org.uk/preston-sanctuary-service

10/11/2025

Domestic abuse can occur in any close relationship not just between partners. It can happen between family members, former partner or even carers and those they support. What defines domestic abuse isn’t the type of relationship but the use of power and control to harm, intimidate, or isolate another person.

Abuse within families can take many forms verbal, emotional, physical, financial, or coercive. It can be especially complex when family ties or care responsibilities make it harder to speak out or seek help.

We understand that every situation is different. 💜
Our support is person-centred and holistic meaning we work with you to find the safest and most supportive way forward.

07/11/2025

Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of domestic abuse, yet it often goes unnoticed. It can include controlling money, restricting access to accounts or forcing debt.

💜We can provide practical support and guidance so survivors can regain independence and financial security.

06/11/2025

If you’re living with domestic abuse, you don’t have to face it alone and it's okay if you don’t know what to do next.

At PDVS, we can help you explore your options for safety and support.

Through our helpline, we can:
🏠 Help you search for refuge accommodation elsewhere if you need to leave urgently
🔒 Support you through our Sanctuary Scheme, which helps make homes more secure for those who want to stay safely in their own property
💬 Offer confidential advice and emotional support, whatever your circumstances

Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live. If home doesn’t feel safe right now, call our helpline on 01772 201601 and we can talk through your options together.

05/11/2025

Bonfire Night can be exciting for many but for some the noise, crowds, and unpredictability can bring feelings of stress, anxiety, or discomfort.

If tonight feels difficult:
💜 Give yourself permission to stay in.
💜 Create a calm space with soft lighting or music.
💜 Try grounding techniques to stay centred.
💜 Reach out for support if you need to talk.

You deserve to feel safe - tonight and every night. 💜

04/11/2025

💜Feeling guilty, isolated, or like a burden is a common experience for survivors of abuse, it’s a result of the manipulation and conditioning that happens in unhealthy relationships.

💛This week’s from one of our service users shows how reaching out for support can help survivors recognise that these feelings are not their fault. Our services are here to provide understanding, guidance, and a safe space to start rebuilding your life.

💙If you or someone you know needs support, our helpline is here: 01772 201601 or you can submit a self referral form at www.pdvs.org.uk/referrals

03/11/2025

Domestic abuse isn’t always about physical harm in fact, many survivors experience abuse that leaves no visible marks at all.

Emotional and psychological abuse, coercive control, and financial or sexual abuse can be just as damaging, slowly eroding a person’s confidence, independence, and sense of self. These forms of abuse are often harder to recognise because they happen behind closed doors and can be disguised as “care,” “jealousy,” or “concern.”

Recognising that abuse takes many forms is the first step in breaking the silence and helping survivors get the support they deserve.

02/11/2025

How You Can Help Survivors of Domestic Abuse:

💜Donate to help keep vital services running - https://www.pdvs.org.uk/supportdonate/

💛Volunteer your time and skills to support survivors
https://www.pdvs.org.uk/volunteer/

💙Share PDVS resources so people know help is available.

📱Check in on friends or offer a safe space to talk.

🌍Together, our community can make a difference.