Relationship Supports & Supports for Victims and Survivors of Abuse
We offer a continuum of supports from building safe and healthy relationships to supporting survivors of abuse.
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Are you struggling with a relationship with your loved one?
We offer support through:
Individual, Family, and Children’s Counselling
Focusing on your strengths, our therapists are available to assist you and your family.
Couples Counselling
Counselling to help you improve your relationship and build healthier relationships.
Single Session Quick Access Counselling
A 60-90 minute counselling session to explore practical solutions and new coping skills (couples will not be seen together but may access individual sessions).
Support with Parenting
Supports to help improve your relationship with your child(ren) and have more confidence in your parenting skills.
Are you in an unhealthy relationship, experiencing abuse in a relationship, or on a journey of healing after leaving an abusive relationship?
We offer support through:
Trauma Informed Individual and Family Counselling
We provide support to adults and their children who may have witnessed and/or experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). We welcome those in any style of relationship. If you are dealing with abuse, you will find support and understanding here.
Single Session Quick Access Counselling
A 60-90 minute counselling session to help you get started with a plan so you may feel emotionally and physically safe.
Groups For People Who Have Experienced Abuse
Strong Moms, Safe Kids
Understanding Me
Moving Towards Healthy Relationships
Building Better Boundaries
VOICES Survivor Group (FVP)
Supports for Parenting After Separation
Supports for pregnant and parenting youth age 16-29, and a variety of programs to support parents and their children.
Survivor Led Initiatives
Waterloo Region VOICES survivors seek to break the silence that enables abusers through empowerment, sharing stories of hope, and inspiring others
Supports for Newcomers (Interpretation Available)
Supports to help decrease isolation and anxiety, deal with trauma and explore issues around parenting in the context of two cultures.
Supports for 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
Our OK2BME program offers a set of supportive services for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) and questioning kids, teens, adults, and their families in Waterloo Region.
Referrals to the Family Violence Project (FVP) and Other Community Partners
Learn more about Family Violence Project
Learn more about the Domestic Violence Service Coordination Committee (DVSCC)