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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK2888 | Last Full Update: 29 Oct 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-637-5256 |
| Fax | 905-637-8221 |
| infoburl@thrivecounselling.org | |
| Website | thrivecounselling.org/services/partner-abuse-response-program/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThriveCounsellingON LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/22322430/ Twitter: twitter.com/ThriveCounselli |
| Primary Contact | Intake Worker |
| Alternate Contact | Ingrid, Administrator; Phone: 905-637-5256 ext 242 |
| Email Form | thrivecounselling.org/contact-us |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1968 |
| Primary Executive | Chondrena Vieira-Martin, Executive Director |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | A 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict Victims and/or partners of the offender are provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on the offender's progress. The program helps participants to: * take full responsibility for their behaviour * understand the effects of their behaviour on their partner and their children * identify and change attitudes that lead to abusive behaviour * learn to respect the opinions and wishes of all family members There are separate programs for men and women: * men's groups are located in Burlington and Milton * women's groups are located in Burlington * individual sessions are provided for those with same sex-partners |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm * Fri 9 am-3 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence. |
| Application | Call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting * an information and orientation session is booked prior to beginning the group program * All orientations are provided at the Burlington site |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | Service - client fee based on a sliding scale ; Fee assistance available for for those who qualify. |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | Burlington Centre (formerly Burlington Mall) 777 Guelph Line, Suite 207 Burlington, ON L7R 3N2 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Guelph Line and Fairview St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Victims of Crime Support Programs |
| Service Categories | Crime Victim Safety Planning ~ Abused Women ; Domestic Violence Intervention Programs ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention |
