Nova Vita's reputation as a leading authority in the area of domestic violence is a result of almost
30 years providing relevant, quality programs that meet the changing needs of the community.
Below is an overview of our key program areas:
To arrange for an intake appointment, call 519- 752-1005, ext 221.
Counselling is provided to women aged 16 and over who are in – or have been in – an abusive
relationship. Most counselling takes place in small group settings, where participants can draw
support from one other. We have found that the strong focus on group counselling in combination
with streamlined intake procedures drastically reduce the waiting times for service.
In a psych educational/therapeutic group setting women learn about abuse and gain the knowledge and skills needed to keep themselves safe, as they begin their healing journey.
This senior women's group is for women who have experienced long term abuse and who are seeking support on how they can gain a sense of understanding in their healing journey.
In collaboration with the Children's Aid Society of Brant, our Differential Response Workers service men, women and children impacted by domestic violence. They provide assessment, intervention, individualized case planning and referrals to appropriate domestic violence resources.
Children and adolescents (aged four to 16) meet in small groups to deal with the violence they have witnessed against their mothers. Concurrently, the mothers attend separate sessions to discuss the impact of domestic violence on children and learn parenting/coping strategies.
Childcare and transportation will be provided if required. To arrange for an intake appointment, call 519-752-1005, ext 237.
This 16-week program is directed at men and women who are, or are at risk of becoming, abusive towards their partners. Through group counselling, participants discover how the violence has impacted their families, learn how to stop their abusive behaviours and develop a new respect for their partners and their relationship. The safety of the participants' partner is monitored through the Partner Check Program. Participants are offered ongoing therapeutic/crisis support throughout the program. On completing the program participants develop an accountability statement that incorporates safety planning and ways to achieve non-abusive relationships.
To arrange for an intake appointment, call 519-752-1005 ext 242
This prevention-based program helps parents create respectful adult relationships and a cooperative, positive co-parenting approach with their children. This 16-week program offers separate groups for fathers and mothers with an eight-week children's group. Parents participate in an active learning model that supports reducing parental conflict. The groups are free for all participants. This program is highly recommended for families experiencing conflict where the parents are actively involved in parenting their children and are either in the same home, separated or divorced.
To arrange for an intake appointment, call 519-752-1005, ext 259. To read the latest research, click here.
