Emergency and crisis in Hamilton, Ontario
CFSHW - Learning Effective Anti-Violence in Families (L.E.A.F.) Program
Offered by Catholic Family Services of Hamilton
Unit 404 - 460 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1K4
In short
The L.E.A.F. program provides early intervention group supports for children who have witnessed women abuse, by offering opportunities to share their feelings regarding the abuse and violence they have witnessed, in a creative and supportive environment.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Women
- Where
- Unit 404 - 460 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1K4
- How to reach
- (905) 527-3823 · intake@cfshw.com · Website
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About this service
The L.E.A.F. program provides early intervention group supports for children who have witnessed women abuse, by offering opportunities to share their feelings regarding the abuse and violence they have witnessed, in a creative and supportive environment.
Eligibility: Children, 18 years and younger, who have witnessed women abuse in their homes; and mothers 16 years and older, whose children have witnessed abuse.
Topics for Kids Groups may include:
- What is abuse?
- Creating a safety plan
- Identifying feelings
- Abuse prevention
- Building self-esteem
- Family Changes
- Anger management
- Conflict resolution
- Dating violence (where appropriate)
A group will also be held for mothers:
- Defining and understanding abuse
- Impact of children witnessing abuse
- Parenting skills
- Healthy child development
- Self-esteem
- Self-care
- Safety planning for children and adults
- Custody access issues
Referrals and questions are welcome.
How do I get in touch?
Call (905) 527-3823, email intake@cfshw.com, or use the website.
- Phone
- (905) 527-3823
- intake@cfshw.com
- Website
- https://www.cfshw.com/l-e-a-f-
Listed in Hamilton, Ontario.
Unit 404 - 460 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1K4
Unit 404 - 460 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1K4Hamilton, Ontario
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