South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (SWSDA) supports anyone affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley.
We provide free, confidential and independent advice, skilled practical help and ongoing emotional support and information. Since 2004, we have helped thousands of survivors living in our local communities to feel empowered and informed to live a life free from domestic abuse harm.
Our services include one to one support, peer and group work, specialist help for children and young people and specific advice for the LGBTQ+ population.
Gendered statement
We believe everyone has the right to live free from fear, abuse, and harm. Our community should be a place where all people can live safely and choose their own path without coercion or control. Sadly, many individuals in South West Surrey continue to experience abusive relationships, whether this is from partners, children, or other family members.
We are here to support all survivors. Our services are flexible and can be tailored to meet your individual needs. This may include providing interpreters or ensuring access to safe, accessible and inclusive community spaces.
We recognise the importance of women only safe spaces, and much of our work is delivered this way. Please be assured that this will never be a barrier to accessing support and getting the help you need.
We recognise that seeking help can be shaped by wider social inequalities, including identity and protected characteristics. Domestic abuse is deeply rooted in gender norms and societal expectations. For women, it is often both a cause and a consequence of broader gender inequality. For men, traditional views of masculinity can make it harder to reach out for support. Trans and non-binary individuals face additional challenges in an increasingly hostile social climate.
Survivors often tell us they worry they won’t be believed, or that others won’t understand who they were before the abuse. We want you to know: you will be heard, respected, and supported with dignity and care.
Our impact in 2021/22
Provided tailored support to over 1,000 women and children living in Guilford and Waverley Boroughs
Had over 1339 referrals including from Police, Social Services and Self Referrals
Trained over 550 professionals to recognise domestic abuse
Supported children and young people exposed to domestic abuse in 240 one to one sessions in a safe space
Over 40 women supported through the Freedom Programme
Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership
We are a member of the Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership, a group of four charities working together across the whole of Surrey to support survivors of domestic abuse and to build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
If you live in Surrey but are not a resident of Guildford or Waverley boroughs, one of our partner organisations can support you.
Serving Reigate and Banstead, Mole Valley and Tandridge:
East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services
01737 771350
www.esdas.org.uk
Serving Woking, Runnymede and Surrey Heath:
YourSanctuary
01483 776822
www.yoursanctuary.org.uk
Serving Epsom and Ewell, Elmbridge and Spelthorne:
North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service
01932 260690
www.nsdas.org.uk
“Without support, I would not have been able to move forward, the team has given me strength and hope for the children and myself.”
– Survivor and client