Choices for Children
A program for children who have been exposed to abuse against their mothers. Service available in Alliston, Barrie, Collingwood, Midland and Orillia. The program is free and confidential.
Children’s Group Program offers:
- A 10 week psychoeducational group for children between 5 – 15 years of age
- A place to connect with others who have been exposed to violence against women
- Age-specific learning activities related to abuse, healthy relationships and anti-violence
- Individual counselling, advocacy and support
- Supports for transportation and child care are available
Mothers’ Group Program offers:
- A space for mothers to discuss how the abuse has affected their children
- Safety planning for mothers and their children
- Networking opportunities and resource sharing
- Parenting support
- An opportunity to learn about abuse
- Conflict resolution skills
- Individual counselling, advocacy and support
- Supports for transportation and child care are available