My Sisters Place is a specialist domestic abuse charity providing confidential, non-judgemental support to anyone affected by abuse. We are here to listen, believe, and help you rebuild your safety, confidence, and independence. Our services are free, inclusive, and centred around your needs and your choices.
My Sister’s Place is a domestic abuse support service. We help people who are experiencing abuse now, or who have experienced abuse in the past.
We offer different types of support, including practical help, emotional support, and counselling. Our support looks at the whole person and their needs.
People can be referred to us by other services, or they can contact us themselves. We offer a needs-led service, which means we listen first and tailor support to what each person needs. We use a trauma-informed approach, so we understand how abuse can affect people and work in a safe and supportive way.
If someone is assessed as being at high or very high risk, they will be supported as a priority by an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA).
If someone is assessed as medium or standard risk, they will still receive support from My Sister’s Place based on their needs. This may include help from our Economic Abuse Support Team.
Everyone who uses our service is asked some questions to help us understand their level of risk. We use the SafeLives DASH risk checklist to do this.
Our service mainly supports people living in Middlesbrough. If someone contacts us from outside this area, we will give initial advice and help them find the right service where they live. We will also share emergency contact numbers, including the national domestic abuse helpline.
The Survivor’s Handbook provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse, with simple guidance on every aspect of support.
We have a range of specialist services, so you can choose the support that’s right for you. We can help you explore your options and support you along the path you choose, at a pace that suits you.
Every action you take makes a difference. Whether you donate, volunteer, or fundraise, your support helps us reach more people living in fear and isolation. Together, we can provide safety, counselling, and guidance to those rebuilding their lives after abuse. Every contribution strengthens our mission to create lasting change and ensure that everyone has access to the help, understanding, and care they deserve.
To encourage, enable, and empower. We believe that given the right resources, everyone has the capability to thrive.
To create safer communities where everyone can live free from domestic abuse, violence against women, and sexual violence.
To provide high quality, innovative, end-to-end services which enable individuals and families to move from surviving to thriving.
Every contribution helps us provide safety, counselling, and hope for survivors of domestic abuse. Find the way that’s right for you to get involved.
