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Anti Violence Counselling Program

OUR APPROACH

We offer individual and group counselling to women (including cis- and trans- women) aged 16 years or older who have been sexually, physically or emotionally abused by their partners, significant others, caregivers or other immediate family/household members. 

Women experiencing emotional or physical violence in their intimate relationships can experience a range of emotions, including anger, distress, and confusion. Our counsellors can offer emotional support and help you sort out your feelings, learn about your rights, and figure out next steps.

You can talk to a counsellor in all of these situations:

  • You are currently living with or in a relationship with your partner

  • You are separated recently or some time in the past

  • You are not sure if what you are going through counts as abuse

  • You are thinking about separating but are not sure

  • You are planning to separate and need support to make a plan

  • You have already separated and need help with more information or emotional healing

  • Benefits of Individual Counselling

  • EDUCATION

    Learn about abuse, what it is and how it impacts women

  • DECISION MAKING

    Get emotional support in making difficult decisions about your relationship

  • PRIORITIZING YOURSELF

    Learn how to take care of your needs and stay strong

  • NON JUDGEMENTAL SUPPORT

    Heal and process hurtful and traumatic experiences

  • KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

    Learn about your rights and options available to you

  • RESOURCES

    Get information and resources for practical and community supports

  • SUPPORT GROUPS

    At this time groups are offered virtually over Zoom. In order to register you will be required to attend a screening/ intake meeting with the group facilitator. If you do not have access to technology, or a safe and private location to participate, FSO will work with you to help make other arrangements. 

    Benefits of Support Groups

  • LEARN TOGETHER

    Learn more about abuse, what it is and how it affects women

  • SOLIDARITY

    Know that you are not alone, and that the abuse is not your fault

  • SKILL BUILDING

    Learn how to spot warning signs of potential abuse, and what healthy relationships look like

  • FOR MORE INFORMATION CONNECT WITH OUR CLIENT CARE TEAM.

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    Or by phone 613-725-3601 ext.117