Here to Help

A group intervention program for women and children (aged 4-16 years) who have experienced domestic violence.  The groups provide a safe and supportive environment, with concurrent children’s and mothers’ groups.  Groups run three times per year, with twelve sessions in each group.  Groups are offered in English and Spanish.

The program addresses issues such as safety, dealing with emotions, and parenting after violence. Women and children learn that they are not alone and begin to heal from the negative effects of family violence through the support of program staff and other participants. The program is also intended to stop the cycle of violence from repeating when these children become adults.

In Canada, more than 1 million children have witnessed violence against their mothers by their fathers or father figures. In recent years, the rate of exposure to domestic violence more than doubled, and rates of major injury are highest among infants and one year olds.

Learn more about our other Family Violence Services

Mothers in Mind

School Liaison Program

CASAT