Star Refuge is our new accommodation-based service for LGBTIQ+ survivors of domestic abuse. This is the first by-and-for* project of its kind in the UK.  

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Star Refuge provides a safe place to stay and specialist support for LGBTIQ+ people experiencing domestic abuse. Each resident is given time for rest and recovery, a co-developed support plan, access to community support groups and therapeutic activities. 

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Those living in Star Refuge will receive​:

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• Safe accommodation, which includes a private living space and access to communal areas 
   

• Financial advice and support 
   

• The opportunity to make new social connections within the LGBTIQ+ community, take part in group activities and build an accepting support system. 
   

• Mentoring and coaching
   

• The opportunity to develop life skills 
   

• Emotional and wellbeing support
   

• Support with moving on from our accommodation scheme

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To access this service, please seek a referral through our weekly community support group, Star Lounge.

 

If you are already working with one of our partner organisations, you can be referred to us through them.

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1. Star Support is a by-and-for service. This means that our services are founded by LGBTIQ+ people with lived experience of domestic violence and homelessness. They are delivered by LGBTIQ+ people, for LGBTIQ+ people.