- Description
- Provides preventative programming centred around building healthier relationships using therapeutic groups and activity based learning for youth.
Service offers:
- 10 week sessions from September to December and January to April
- teen group programs out of senior and junior high schools in Calgary and Airdrie
- information about healthy relationships to teens affected by family and community violence
- limited individual counselling as appropriate
- focus on topics such as family violence, boundaries, abusive behaviour and communication
Affiliation: Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School District, Rockyview School Division, Calgary Counselling Centre, Eastside Family Centre / Wood's Homes, Parent Support Association of Calgary, YWCA Sheriff King Family Violence Prevention Centre
Key Provider: psychologists, chartered psychologists, social workers - Eligibility
- Yes, To access service individuals must meet at least one of the following:
- known or suspected experience with family conflict and / or abuse
- difficulty maintaining healthy dating relationships or exposure to abuse in dating relationships
- conflict at school
- age 12 to 18
- Application Process
- Service Access: Registration Required, To access service contact for details.
Referral Process: Yes,Referrals are made at the school by teachers and Guidance Counsellors or through school partner programs.
Waiting Period: No,
- Toll Free
- 1-866-606-7233 (Connect Domestic Violence And Abuse Helpline)
- Telephone
- 403-213-5167
- Telephone
- 403-234-7233 (Connect Domestic Violence And Abuse Helpline)
- Text
- 403-604-6689 (Connect Domestic Violence And Abuse Helpline)
- Web Site
- http://www.calgarywomensshelter.com
- help@fearisnotlove.ca
- Languages
- English - Over 14 languages including American Sign Language. Interpreters are contracted.
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Documents Required
Referrals are made at the school by teachers and Guidance Counsellors or through school partner programs.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - The front door of the shelter is wheelchair accessible. There is a main floor accessible washroom.
Other disabled access: Yes - There are two rooms in the shelter accessible to women and children with disabilities. - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 9, 2023
- Hours of Operation
School groups are held at various times during the school day at participating schools. Parent-teen groups are generally held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the community, once a week for 10 weeks.
