#16Days - Day 10: Reaching Out, Being Heard

Today we’re sharing the words of a survivor who found Coventry Haven Women’s Aid through a GP via the IRISi programme:

“I only went to the doctor for anxiety. I didn’t even know what ‘abuse’ was. My GP asked one gentle question and suddenly everything came out. They gave me Haven’s number… and that phone call changed my life”

Not every survivor walks through our door first. Some speak to their GP.

Some call our helpline: 08001114998.

Some come to a drop-in because they “just want a chat”.

Every route is valid. Every story matters.

Across Coventry, our teams are here to listen, believe and support, wherever that first step happens.