How we help
Help for you
Independent and confidential advice and support. We understand Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence and are here to help. You do not need to have reported the violence or abuse to receive our support
Help for someone else
Are you worried about someone? It can be very upsetting to discover that someone you care about is being hurt or abused. Find out how to help and support someone you care about
Children and young people
Specialist support for children and young people experiencing Domestic Abuse or Sexual Violence
Jane’s story
“Having someone who was on my side and emotionally supportive was so important to keep me going when things were really tough.”
Dan’s story
“My counselling sessions have been a lifeline; bringing back my identity and life I’d lost and had taken.”
What we do…
Professional Domestic Abuse Response, Advice and Support
We aim to make our service as accessible as possible to any person who is experiencing all forms of Domestic Abuse. Psychological, economic, emotional and physical abuse come from the abuser’s desire for power and control over intimate partners or family members. Although every situation is unique, there are common factors involved.
Professional Sexual Violence Response, Advice, Support and Therapy
We aim to make our service as accessible as possible to any person who is experiencing or who has experienced Sexual Violence and Assault. Have you been a victim of rape or sexual assault in the past? Whether your abuse happened last week, last year or 40 years ago, it’s not too late to reach out for the support you deserve.
Education and Training
We offer a range of expert education and training programmes and can create a bespoke programme of work to suit your requirements. Our evaluated programmes have been shown to have a positive effects in understanding and response to Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence.
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News & Events
South West charity extends its cover of sexual abuse crisis support workers
A South West charity that supports victims of rape and sexual abuse has strengthened its cover with the appointment of two new crisis support workers. [...]
First Light Camel Trail Cycle Challenge
Staff and supporters at First Light will be raising awareness of their valuable work and kickstarting their Spring fundraising with a cycle challenge from Padstow [...]
What happens at DASH refresher training?
First Light offers specialist training for professionals working in the community who may come across victims of domestic abuse.There are two courses on offer – [...]
