COMMUNITY COUNSELLING & SUPPORT PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE OF THE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING & SUPPORT PROGRAM
The purpose of this program is to provide crisis support and counselling to women living in abusive situations in the community, and to those who have left abusive situations and can benefit from support in dealing with the effects of their abuse.
DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING & SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Community Counselor provides both one-to-one and group counseling to women who are living in the community, who are experiencing abuse-related crises or coping with the after effects of abuse. As well, the she can help clients develop appropriate safety plans and identify their options and available resources and facilitate admission to the shelter if the woman so chooses.