The ECP IDVA and Therapeutic Service is a standard to medium risk service which offers free and confidential support for children and adults living in Bedfordshire experiencing domestic abuse. Together with local partners, our goal is to develop a model of community based domestic abuse provision, that delivers a holistic and tailored response within local communities.

Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm

Email us: horizons@ecpbedford.org

Please note this is a standard to medium risk service. There is an additional service for those at high risk of harm from domestic abuse. Please visit Victim Support

Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service Bedfordshire. https://bedsdv.org.uk/get-help/victim-support-bedfordshire/

Our services include:

IDVA Service

  • Adult Counselling
  • Female Therapeutic Support Groups
  • Play Therapy and Children’s Therapeutic Groups
  • DASH (Domestic Abuse Support Hub) Helpline and Webchat
  • Male Therapeutic Peer Support Groups 

Geographical area service covers

Bedfordshire

Who is the service for?

adults and children

Referral routes into service (professionals, self)

Self or professional referrals welcome, email to gain return referral form

Risk level you support

medium and standard risk levels

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