Mission Services of Hamilton

Women's Services, Inasmuch House, Learning Effective Anti Violence in Families
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Record #: HAM0237 Last Modified: 05 Jun 2013 Last Full Update: 15 Jan 2013
Early Years Information
Early Years HeadingsChildren’s mental health agency ; Children's Health ; Health and wellness ; Mutual support/participant run group
Location, Telephone & Internet
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Office Phone905-529-8149 Ext 122
Fax905-529-6156
Crisis Phone905-529-8600
TTY Phone905-529-8029
E-Mailinasmuch@mission-services.com
Websitewww.mission-services.com
Contact Information
Mailing AddressPO Box 368 
Hamilton, ON L8L 7W2
Primary ExecutivePastor Edward Raddatz, Executive Director
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Learning Effective Anti-Violence for Families (LEAF) program is aimed at children (4-16 yrs) who witness domestic violence/woman abuse * The purpose of the program is to provide women and children with a safe place to discuss the impact of abuse on their lives * The LEAF program offers a flexible schedule of group programs for children * Professional facilitators explore issues such as: 
 
* What is abuse? 
* Creating a Safety Plan 
* Identifying Feelings 
* Abuse Prevention 
* Building Self-Esteem 
* Family Changes 
* Anger Management 
* Conflict Resolutions 
* Dating Violence (where age appropriate) 
 
The children are exposed to a range of activities and mediums through which they can explore the impact that the abuse has had on their lives. LEAF groups aim to break the cycle of abuse. 
 
There are no fees attached to participation in the LEAF program. Child care is available and the groups are conducted in accessible environments. Cultural interpretation is available, as required.
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (some evenings until 9 pm)
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityAges: 4 year(s) - 16 year(s) 
 
Women who have experienced abuse by their partners; children and teens who have witnessed abuse, teens who have experienced dating violence.
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
MeetingsCall for dates and times
Record Classification
Service CategoriesDating Violence Prevention ~ Adolescents ; Family Violence Prevention ; Group Counselling ~ Adolescents ~ Children of Assaulted Women/Men ; Group Counselling ~ Children of Assaulted Women/Men