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National Capital Region YMCA-YWCADomestic Violence Program, Children Witnesses of Domestic Violence |
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| Description and Services | ||||
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| Hours | Groups: Once per week 4:30 pm-6:30 pm for 12 weeks, offered twice a year, September-December and March-June * Individual intervention: call for schedule | |||
| Dates | Individual intervention: Year-round | |||
| Description | Counselling program for families focusing on preschool children and violence. The program is staffed by trained counsellors and educators, the team provides a holistic approach with three basic components. * A concurrent parents support group is held during the group sessions. As well, individual counselling is offered upon referral from other agencies. * Individual intervention for children is offered. Children are encouraged to express themselves through play and art activities. Individual counselling aims to facilitate the coping and healing process. Parents are provided with feedback regarding the progress of their child. * Play/Art Therapy groups for children witnesses of abuse and violence. Experienced facilitators provide opportunities for children to express their feelings and learn coping and safety skills. While the children are in groups, the parents/caregivers will have an opportunity to attend a parents group offered by a parent educator on the same site. | |||
| Waiting List | Yes, several weeks | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 3 year(s) - 6 year(s) Children witnesses of domestic violence, 3 to 6 years of age | |||
| Application | Call for information. | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages of Service | English | |||
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Office Phone | 613-237-1320 ext 5003 | |||
| Fax | 613-788-5022 | |||
| Website | www.ymcaywca.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Erin Flemming, Coordinator and Counsellor | |||
| Alternate Contact | Mona Rowland, Manager, Child Care Services; Email: mona.rowland@nationalcapitalregionymca-ywca.ca | |||
| Primary Executive | Deirdre Speers, President and Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-237-1320 ext 5042; Email: deirdre.speers@nationalcapitalregionymca-ywca.ca | |||
| Alternate Executive | Tosha Rhodenizer, VP Health, Wellness and Family Engagement; Phone: 613-237-1320 ext 5070; Email: tosha.rhodenizer@nationalcapitalregionymca-ywca.ca | |||
| Names | ||||
| Alternate Name | National Capital Region YMCA YWCA | |||
| Location & Accessibility | ||||
| Address | 180 Argyle Ave Ottawa, ON K2P 1B7  | |||
| Intersection | O'Connor St and Catherine St | |||
| Located In Community | Ottawa | |||
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules | |||
| Parking | Pay parking lot * Parking meters | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Subjects | Abuse ; Assaulted women ; Charitable status ; Children ; Counselling ; Crime witnesses ; Family violence ; Free services ; Group therapy ; Mental health ; Nonprofit organizations ; Toddlers ; Woman abuse ; Women ; Youth | |||
| Accreditation | No * Staff certified by their respective professional associations. | |||
| Print Material | Pamphlets | |||
| Resources | Website | |||
| Established | 1867 * Program: 1993 | |||
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. | |||
| Funding | Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119072072 RR0001 ; United Way | |||
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