Circle of Safety - Family Violence Teaching Circles for Men

Aboriginal Counseling Services Association of Alberta


Description
Offers a court-approved program providing treatment education and skill development to men who are abusive towards their partners.

Service offers:

  • a 16 week, court-approved program for men who are abusive towards their partners

Includes:

  • support, education, and skill development
  • a monthly, all-day parenting course
  • Aboriginal traditions, teachings, ceremony
  • family violence-specific parenting

Acceptable as a court-approved domestic violence program, or can be taken by voluntary clients.


Affiliation: Partnered with Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health and Forensic Assessment and Community Services, and Edmonton Probation.
Key Provider: chartered psychologists, cultural helpers, Elders, registered social workers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • Aboriginal men
  • 18 years and older
  • who are abusive towards their partners and are willing to take some form of accountability
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, To access service:
  • call to book an intake appointment

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-242-4357
Fax
780-448-0379
Web Site
http://www.aboriginalcounseling.com
Email
info@aboriginalcounseling.com
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Includes:
  • elevators
  • automatic front doors (internal doors not automatic)
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
August 21, 2023
Address
10010 105 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1C4
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Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Program hours vary.