The Asha Women’s Centre in Worcester is a community project providing specialist needs-led support services for women who are vulnerable, have multiple complex needs and who are often isolated and excluded from society because of their life styles and circumstances. Common presenting issues are alcohol and drugs dependency, difficulties with mental health and physical health, relationships, offending, problems managing emotions and anger, domestic abuse, debt, no work experience, housing issues and a lack of education and employment skills.
We receive approximately 250 referrals a year from a range of statutory and voluntary sector agencies seeking a women-only environment and a women-centred approach. Approx. 80 - 100 women per week attend Asha for individual structured case-management support, coaching and mentoring support,specialist groups,accredited and non accredited courses,self development programmes and social activities.We are a NOCN recognised learning provider.