Other groups

We offer a range of other support groups for women at our centre. These currently include:

Mimosa group

A 20 week therapeutic programme for women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. This structured recovery programme is designed to help women move away from feeling like a victim, address the impact that the abuse has had on their lives, help them gain the resilience they need to move forwards and provide opportunities to gain a peer-support network.

Bereavement group

An opportunity for women to come together during a period of bereavement, take part in some therapeutic activities and share their feelings. Whether those feelings involve sadness, pain, depression or anger, this group is designed to be a safe place of comfort.

Access other sources of help, information and resources around bereavement here.

Menopause group

An open-access group for women going through this very often challenging time in their lives. The group will focus on helping you understand what’s going on with your body and emotions, offer some guidance about the steps you can take to feel ‘normal’ again, and provide an opportunity to share thoughts, feelings and ideas with others.

Dates for the next 6-week support group for women affected by the menopause will be announced soon. Please get in touch if you are interesting in joining us.

(For enhanced Covid-safety, this group is currently being delivered online. Places must be booked in advance)

If you can’t make it this time, don’t worry – we will be running this group repeatedly (in person or online, subject to the latest guideance) with future dates to be confirmed soon.

To enquire and register your place, please contact us prior to the start date:

Call on 01582 416783 or email [email protected]

Access other sources of help, information and resources around the menopause here.

Get help

To find out more or enquire about joining any of these groups contact the centre on 01582 416783 or email [email protected]

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Volunteer with us

Volunteering with LAWC is a fantastic way for you use your skills, expertise and time for good, to support the vital work we carry out and to become a hugely valued member of our great team! Take a look at our current opportunities.
Take part in 16 days of activism

November 25th - December 25th. A programme of events and activities at Luton All Women's Centre and at other local partner organisations in support of the global 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls.
LAWC Event: Engaging communities about FGM

Thursday 2nd Dec 1-2pm on Zoom. Join us to discuss how we can stimulate conversations amongst communities and families where FGM is still a real threat to the safety and wellbeing of girls and women. Women and men welcome.
LAWC Event: How do we tackle violence towards women and misogyny in society?

Friday 3rd Dec 4-5pm on Zoom AND Friday 10th Dec 1-2pm on Zoom. Join us to talk about the issues that are important to you in terms of safety and the deluge of offences that are committed towards women, both small and large. Women only

Domestic abuse

Almost 30% of women in England and Wales say they have experienced domestic violence/abuse since the age of 16. If you are affected by this issue, Luton All Women's Centre is there to help.
Harmful practices

‘Harmful practices’ is a term used to describe things like forced marriage, honour-based violence (HBV) and female genital mutilation (FGM), all of which disproportionately affect women/ girls. Luton All Women's Centre's specialist harmful practices service provides educational measures to prevent such practices plus help for those affected in Luton and Bedfordshire.
Health and wellbeing

The importance of maintaining good physical health, mental health and general wellbeing cannot be over-emphasised. For the women we support at Luton All Women's Centre, such things aren't always easy. Our centre provides a wide range of services which aim to help vulnerable women in Luton with this area of their lives.
Counselling

Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, abuse, bereavement or any other distressing issue in your life, it can be easy to feel alone or that everything has moved beyond your point of control. Counselling provides the opportunity to talk with someone about how you’re feeling in a wholly supportive, confidential and non-judgemental environment. At Luton All Women’s Centre, professional counselling is an ongoing and vital part of the holistic support we offer to our clients.
Women's academy

Luton All Women's Centre has created the Women’s Academy to provide education, training and skills development activities specifically designed to help women who are escaping/recovering from abuse to move forward with their lives and improve their long-term employment prospects.
Other sources of help

Links to various other sources of help for vulnerable women living in Luton and Bedfordshire.

What we do

Luton All Women’s Centre (LAWC) has been supporting women and girls living in Luton and Bedfordshire since the early 1990s. Offering a wide-range of advisory, information, practical and holistic support services, our aim is to challenge gender inequality and empower women and girls to enjoy lives that are safer, healthier and fairer.
Jobs

We are looking for new people to join our great team. Take a look at our current vacancies.
Domestic abuse

Almost 30% of women in England and Wales say they have experienced domestic violence/abuse since the age of 16. If you are affected by this issue, Luton All Women's Centre is there to help.
Counselling

Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, abuse, bereavement or any other distressing issue in your life, it can be easy to feel alone or that everything has moved beyond your point of control. Counselling provides the opportunity to talk with someone about how you’re feeling in a wholly supportive, confidential and non-judgemental environment. At Luton All Women’s Centre, professional counselling is an ongoing and vital part of the holistic support we offer to our clients.
Make a referral

If you’re a professional and think someone you’re supporting could benefit from any of the services we provide at Luton All Women’s Centre, the team would be happy to hear from you.
Other groups

Luton All Women's Centre offers a range of support groups for women whose health and wellbeing have been affected by various life-events - including childhood sexual abuse, bereavement and menopause.
Health and wellbeing

The importance of maintaining good physical health, mental health and general wellbeing cannot be over-emphasised. For the women we support at Luton All Women's Centre, such things aren't always easy. Our centre provides a wide range of services which aim to help vulnerable women in Luton with this area of their lives.
Essential information

Take a look at all the essential information you need to know about Luton All Women's Centre including COVID-19 updates plus our normal opening times, facilities and accessibility information.
Help with mental health and wellbeing

Local and national information an support around mental health and wellbeing
Help with the menopause

Local and national information and support around the menopause