Our Outreach Services
Our Outreach Services can support you or help you to support someone that you know that is or has been impacted by Family Violence.
What is Family Violence?
Family violence, also commonly referred to as domestic violence or intimate partner violence, is a pattern of abusive behavior in a familial or intimate relationship where one person seeks to gain power and control over another. This type of violence can occur between spouses, partners, parents and children, siblings, or other family members. It can take various forms, including physical violence, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse, and financial control.
How can we help?
We are an all inclusive organization, and our Outreach Services are available to individuals and families free of charge.
We offer various supports and services including:
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Completion of danger assessments
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Provide safety planning
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Advocacy
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Referrals & resources
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Assistance with basic needs, such as personal care items, and/or food through the food bank.
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Emotional support
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Provide assistance with locating emergency shelter or second stage shelter accommodation.
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Navigation of government supports
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Short term education & programming
Where are we located?
Every month, our Outreach Coordinator provides drop in sessions located at satelite offices located within various towns throughout Mountain View County. Outside of this schedule, we are able to travel to your community to meet with you by appointment.
Starting in 2024, drop in schedule is as follows:
Didsbury
Second Thursday of each month
Time: 10:00am until 1:00pm
Location: Didsbury Neighbourhood Place, 1606 14 Street, Didsbury
Carstairs
Third Thursday of each month
Time: 10:00am until 1:00pm
Location: Carstairs Library, 1402 Scarlett Ranch Boulevard, Carstairs
Cremona
Fourth Thursday of each month
Time: 10:00am until 1:00pm
Location: 106 1 Avenue East, Cremona
Sundre
First Thursday of each month
Time: 10:00am until 1:00pm
Location: Greenwood Neighbourhood Place, 96 2 Avenue NW #5, Sundre
Olds
Drop Ins are welcome at our main office location in Olds. However, due to other community commitments, booking an appointment is recommended.
Location: Lone Pine Professional Centre,4911 51 Avenue, Olds
Our office in Olds is open from 9:00am until 4:00pm Monday through Friday.