North Kent Women's Aid
Saying No to Abuse

North Kent Women's Aid (previously known as Dartford & Gravesham Women's Aid) was established in 1996 and exists to provide help to Women and Children across North Kent who are experiencing domestic abuse.  

How We Can Help

• We will listen to what you have to say
• We will be supportive and non judgemental
• We will give you information about options available to you so that you can make an informed decision about your future
• We can advise you about refuge accommodation locally and nationally
• We can signpost other agencies who can help
• We can reassure you that it is not your fault

We run four refuges in North Kent providing secure, temporary accommodation for women and their children who have had to leave their home as a result of domestic abuse. 

In February 2011 we opened hostel accommodation for homeless single young people aged between 16 and 25 years old.

You can access our community services if you live in North Kent; refuge accommodation referrals will be taken from any part of the country.
If you live outside North Kent, you can find your local group by visiting the website of the national organisation the Women's Federation of England.

Abuse takes many forms - it is not just physical and can include verbal, psychological, emotional, sexual and financial.  It can occur between any family members or even those who are simply living in the same house.  The impact on an individual can be devastating leaving someone feeling worthless and helpless. 

Other services we provide are:

• Education and Awareness raising in schools
• One Stop Shops - offering support & advice to men and women in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley
• Freedom Programme
• Training in Domestic Abuse awareness for professionals
• Outreach support and advice to anyone who needs our services