This is a beta version of a national directory of Abuse Intervention Programs (AIP). This directory is intended to support shelters and transition houses in assisting clients and their partners access programs to prevent future and address current abuse. Focusing on programs available to men and boys, this listing includes organizations that demonstrate a commitment to both accountability and behaviour changes for abusers. Some programs are accessible by anyone (i.e. on a self-referral basis) and some are only available via court mandate (note: private or for-profit practitioners have not been included). You can use the filters below to find a program in your area that meets individual needs.
Respectful Relationships Part 2 (RR2) Delta
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The Respectful Relationships Program (RR) is a two-part standardized program required for all medium and high risk male clients under supervision for an offence related to relationship violence, to learn how to improve their relationship skills and end violence. The vision of the Respectful Relationships Program is to eliminate all forms of physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, and financial abuse perpetrated by male offenders against their intimate female partners.
Organization Name:
Stroh Health Care Consulting Corporation
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 weeks, 3-hour sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Website:
PG STOP: Prince George Stop Taking it Out on your Partner Prince George
30
STOP is a FREE voluntary program for people who are at risk of using violence in their relationships. This course provides participants with peer-based support and counselling to develop healthy, positive approaches to navigating conflict. You may be referred to the program through your lawyer, support worker or simply feel that you and/or your partner could benefit from the program. STOP is an excellent preventative measure for conflict and domestic violence. You do not need to be convicted of a criminal offence to attend this program.
Organization Name:
North John Howard Society of British Columbia
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
14 Weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Domestic Peace Program Smithers
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Northern Society for Domestic Peace provides one-to-one counselling and support to men who are concerned that their behaviours are hurting those they love and want to make changes to improve their relationships.
Organization Name:
Northern Society for Domestic Peace
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions minium or as long as required
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Family Violence Counselling & Support Group Airdrie
1
Family violence counselling is centered on the unique circumstances of the survivor or victim. Emotional support and guidance are provided in a non-judgmental and strengths-based modality in which individuals are met where they are at. Based on assessment, safety planning is developed and encouraged. Throughout the counselling process, individuals learn and reflect on different topics like the cycle of violence, secondary abuse, the ways survivors resist violence, and the cultural and socioeconomic factors that led to their situation and the ways they impact their lives.
Organization Name:
North Rockyview Community Links Society
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
6-7 sessions
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
Abuse Intervention Program Airdrie
2
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Community Addiction and Mental Health Services - Rural
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Calgary
3
Domestic Violence Treatment groups are for men and women (groups delivered separately) who have been professionally referred and mandated by the legal system. The focus of the program is to provide skills for healthy relationships and enhance family and community safety through promoting change.
Organization Name:
YW Calgary
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
16 weeks
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Responsible Choices for Men Calgary
4
Change your life and relationships for the better with this 14-week program. Through facilitated group discussion, you’ll work on developing healthy feelings and emotions, empathy and maintaining change in your life.
Organization Name:
Calgary Counselling Centre
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
14 weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Tsuut'ina
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Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Tsuu T'ina Spirit Healing Lodge
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No Fee
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Drumheller
6
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Adult Community Services, Addiction & Mental Health
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Positive Changes Program Hinton
7
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Hinton Friendship Centre
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Partner Saftey Check Red Deer
8
Provides support for partners of service users going through the family violence treatment program.
Organization Name:
Outreach Centre
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Website:
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Red Deer
9
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Domestic Violence Treatment Program for Men Rocky Mountain House
10
A weekly program for court mandated clients to learn about abuse and its effects. All males are welcome to attend.
Organization Name:
Mountain Rose Women's Shelter Association
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
16 weeks
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Rocky Mountain House
11
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Rocky Mountain House
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Stettler
12
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Stettler Society for the Prevention of Family Violence
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
15 weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Circle of Safety Program Edmonton
13
The Circles are grounded in a process that addresses the use of violence and abuse within an intimate partner relationship while honouring Aboriginal traditions. The Men's Circle is 16 weeks and court approved. The circle addresses the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical part of self which supports positive change and positive choices within an intimate relationship.
Organization Name:
Aboriginal Counselling Association of Alberta
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
16 weeks
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Changing PathWays Edmonton
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Changing PathWays is a court-approved treatment program for men or women that are abusive to their partners. We are funded by Alberta Health Services and the Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program. Our treatment is a psycho-educational group format, utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care and the latest research in Neuroplasticity.
Organization Name:
Edmonton Violence Prevention Centre
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 Weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Edmonton
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Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Alberta Health Services Forensic and Community Services
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Men's Group Stony Plain
16
The focus of the Men’s Group is a combination of anger management, interpersonal skills and challenging belief systems.
Organization Name:
Parkland Turning Points Society
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Website:
Opportunities for Change Program Fort McMurray
17
A 15 week Psycho-Educational Group Program for those who have used violence in a relationship.
Organization Name:
Waypoints Community Services Association
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
15 weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Fort McMurray
18
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Alberta Health Services Wood Buffalo Addiction and Mental Health
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fees
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Peace River
19
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Peace River
20
12-Week Men's And Women's Open Group. Take one or all to learn the skills you need.
Organization Name:
North Peace Society for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program St. Paul
21
Through a partnership with community agencies, a treatment program is provided for offenders of domestic violence. The treatment program is Psycho-educational, utilizing a circle concept. Using a holistic approach, participants embark on a healing journey while being provided with tools and support for change.
Organization Name:
District Crisis Association Operating as Capella Centre
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program St. Paul
22
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Brooks
23
Court ordered, CFS referred, or self referred domestic violence treatment in group or individual format. Program incorporates material from Tod Augusta-Scott's Abuse Intervention Program into the FVTS provincial standards. Individuals must be referred by the local AHS FVTS Coordinator, or self referred with an assessment/approval by the AHS FVTS Coordinator.
Organization Name:
Lifetalk Counselling Services
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale (individuals will not be refused due to inability to pay)
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Brooks
24
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Alberta Health Services Addition and Mental Health
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Counselling, Outreach and Education Lethbridge
25
Provides individual, group, couple and family therapy to survivors and their family of domestic and service violence.
Organization Name:
Lethbridge Family Services
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Counselling Outreach and Education Intake office
Program delivery languages:
EN (interpretation services available)
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
As needed
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
Website:
Individual Education Series or Individual Counselling Lethbridge
26
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health Justice Program
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Courage To Change- A Group For Men Medicine Hat
27
Medicine Hat Service coordinates a number of men’s offender treatment groups throughout the year aimed at helping men explore various issues surrounding their intimate partner violence and abuse. This 8-10 week group seeks to explore/incorporate new beliefs, thoughts and actions that support and promote healthy relationships. While the majority of referrals are mandated clients (court ordered) directed through our contracted services with AHS – Mental Health, we also invite non-mandated referrals (with no outstanding domestic violence issues before the court) to register for our groups.
Organization Name:
Medicine Hat Family Service
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No Fee
Length of Introductory Program:
8-10 weeks
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
No
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
Provincial Family Violence Treatment Program Medicine Hat
28
Provides assessment and treatment for individuals who have been mandated through the court system for charges related to intimate partner violence.
Organization Name:
Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Male Domestic Violence Program North Battleford
97
This project provides one-on-one counseling and anger management sessions on a weekly basis for both men and women.
Organization Name:
Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services Inc.
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
minimum of 25 weeks (continous intake), 54 hours
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Alternatives to Violence North Battleford
98
No information available
Organization Name:
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
16 weeks (1 x 2 hr session per week)
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
No
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Stepping Up: A Program to Help Men Build Healthy Relationships Prince Albert
99
A thirteen-week program for men who have been abusive in their relationships. The program is designed to improve selt-esteem and to learn anger management skills, and teach adult participants to cope with stressors related to anger and violence in their lives.
Organization Name:
Catholic Family Services
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
13 weeks (1 x 2 hr session per week)
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Annual Culture Camp and Counselling for Healthy Relationships Hatchet Lake
100
No information available
Organization Name:
Marie Adelle Josie Memorial Wellness Centre
Phone:
Referral Points:
No information available
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Domestic Violence Program for Men Stony Rapids
101
No information available
Organization Name:
Athabasca Health Authority
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
8 weeks (educational group- 1st step before DVTO)
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Indigenous Approach:
Yes- run by First Nations health authority, specifically for Indigenous clients
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Men’s Working Group for Respectful Relationships- A Narrative Group for Men Saskatoon
102
This group is for men who want to end their intimate partner violence and build respectful relationships. The program offers 33 hours of therapeutic group work and meets every other Saturday over a 9-week period.
Organization Name:
Family Service Saskatoon
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
$1500 ($1300 for the program plus $100 for 2 re-interviews)
Length of Introductory Program:
40 hours of group programming offered through 5 full day sessions over a period of 10 weeks
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
Men's Intimate Partner Violence Group Saskatoon
103
The Intimate Partner Violence program is intended to assist participants in developing nonviolent strategies to manage their personal, social and emotional experiences. All treatment programs are delivered in a group format.
Organization Name:
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
22 weeks (2 hrs/ week)
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
No
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Southwest Crisis Services Swift Current
104
Southwest Crisis Services provides one-on-one counselling and programming for people who have used violence.
Organization Name:
Southwest Crisis Services
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
No information available
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Website:
SAFE (Stopping Abuse for Everyone) 10 communites across Saskatchewan
105
No information available
Organization Name:
Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety
Email:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Intimate Partner Violence Program Saskatoon
106
The Intimate Partner Violence Program provides services to adults 18 years and older who: - Have used violence in their intimate relationships - Are concerned about their behaviour towards their partner - Value healthy, equal and peaceful relationships - Are committed to changing their behaviours and beliefs
Organization Name:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
Minimum of 22 weeks
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male/Female
Matrix Program Kindersley
107
No information available
Organization Name:
West Central Crisis
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
52 weeks (2 hr session x 2 nights per week) group is drop-in, self-referred clients can attend for as long as they like; mandated clients may be required to attend all 52 weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Website:
Community Outreach Program Moose Jaw
108
The Community Outreach Program offers programming to males and females over the age of 13 who reside in the service area.
Organization Name:
Moose Jaw Transition House
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
Programs for 4 weeks to 25 weeks depending on the client's needs, average is around 4-8 weeks.
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
The Way Pasqua First Nation
109
No information available
Organization Name:
File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
52 weeks
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Indigenous Approach:
Yes-- operated by Tribal Council, Indigenous facilitators, based on Indigenous teachings
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Website:
Anger Resolution Techniques (ART) program Regina
110
Circle Project’s Anger Resolution Techniques (ART) program helps individuals learn to identify the personal frustrations, stress, and triggers that can lead to violence. As a concerned community agency, the Circle Project works with individuals and families to break the cycles of violence.
Organization Name:
Circle Project
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
ART program is 11 weeks long. There are two Orientation modules that are each one hour long and nine modules that are each two hours long, for a total of 20 hours.
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
No
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Alternatives to Violence Regina
111
This program is offered in a group setting for men who have been physically, verbally, or psychologically abusive to their partners. It provides individuals with the opportunity to gain insight into their beliefs and attitudes, personal strengths, interpersonal functioning, and communication style aimed at changing their abusive behaviour.
Organization Name:
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
minimum of 20 (1 x 2 hr session per week)
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
No
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Alternatives to Violence Weyburn/Estevan/Carlyle
112
The Alternatives to Violence Program provides: Individual therapy sessions for individuals (18+ years) who are violent with their partners. ATV groups are held (when numbers warrant) in Weyburn, Estevan, and Carlyle. Educational sessions that define abuse, the origins of abuse, beliefs and attitudes about abuse, and learning ways to stop the abuse. Learning about the effects of abuse on children, women, and men. Learning communication and problem solving skills. Learning self-care and how to have a healthy relationship and family life Advocacy of good mental health through public education and promotion. Consultations and referrals to the appropriate service agencies as required.
Organization Name:
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
Variable, as it is one-on-one
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
No
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Métis Justice Institute - Domestic Violence Program Winnipeg
32
The MJI has developed the Métis Justice Domestic Violence Program for individuals that require Programming as a part of their involvement with the criminal justice system.
Organization Name:
Metis Community Justice Worker Northwest Region
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Referrals for the program are funneled through regional triages to our home office.
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No Fee
Length of Introductory Program:
1 Day
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Contact through Victim Liaison
Indigenous Approach:
Métis approach
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Métis Justice Institute - Domestic Violence Program Winnipeg
33
The MJI has developed the Métis Justice Domestic Violence Program for individuals that require Programming as a part of their involvement with the criminal justice system.
Organization Name:
Metis Community Justice Worker Northwest Region
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Referrals for the program are funneled through regional triages to our home office.
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No Fee
Length of Introductory Program:
1 Day
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Contact through Victim Liaison
Indigenous Approach:
Métis approach
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Métis Justice Institute - Domestic Violence Program Winnipeg
34
The MJI has developed the Métis Justice Domestic Violence Program for individuals that require Programming as a part of their involvement with the criminal justice system.
Organization Name:
Metis Community Justice Worker Interlake Region
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Referrals for the program are funneled through regional triages to our home office.
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No Fee
Length of Introductory Program:
1 Day
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Contact through Victim Liaison
Indigenous Approach:
Métis approach
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Métis Justice Institute - Domestic Violence Program Winnipeg
35
The MJI has developed the Métis Justice Domestic Violence Program for individuals that require Programming as a part of their involvement with the criminal justice system.
Organization Name:
Metis Community Justice Worker The Pas Region
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Referrals for the program are funneled through regional triages to our home office.
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No Fee
Length of Introductory Program:
1 Day
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Contact through Victim Liaison
Indigenous Approach:
Métis approach
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Métis Justice Institute - Domestic Violence Program Winnipeg
36
The MJI has developed the Métis Justice Domestic Violence Program for individuals that require Programming as a part of their involvement with the criminal justice system.
Organization Name:
Manitoba Metis Federation- Thompson Domestic Violence Treatment Court
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Referrals for the program are funneled through regional triages to our home office.
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No Fee
Length of Introductory Program:
1 Day
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Contact through Victim Liaison
Indigenous Approach:
Métis approach
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Building Bridges Program Brandon
37
This 12-week group counselling program is for men who want: To develop healthy, respectful behaviours towards their partners To work toward peaceful and happy relationships with their partners To develop behaviours intended to support and encourage their partners To develop self-awareness and improve self esteem
Organization Name:
Counselling Centre
Phone:
Referral Points:
No information available
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Men are Part of the Solution (MAPS) Thompson
38
MAPS provides men with the opportunity to address issues and receive support from other men facing similar struggles.
Organization Name:
Health Relationship Program
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral, probation referral, and/or agency referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
Treatment is provided in 2 segments and takes approximately 4 months to complete. Segment one consists of 12 weeks (2.5 hours per week) of group therapy. The group is either open or closed and has 8 to 10 participants.
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Website:
Evolve Men’s Program Winnipeg
39
Men’s Evolve provides counselling to men who are concerned that their behavior is hurting their relationship and the people they care about. These behaviors may be occurring with a current partner or in a past relationship.
Organization Name:
Klinic Community Health Centre
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referrals, probation referra, and/or agency referrals
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Partners for Healthy Relationships Kitchener
52
Multi-couple treatment group for couples who have experienced domestic abuse or violence.
Organization Name:
John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington
Phone:
Referral Points:
Male participants must have completed the Partner Assault Response Program and female participants should have completed a counselling support group or a Partner Assault Response Program for women in order to be eligible for group.
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Caring Dads Kitchener
53
This program is a specialized educational / counselling program to help fathers improve their relationships with their children.
Organization Name:
John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington
Phone:
Referral Points:
No information available
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Being the Change Men’s Group London, Chatham, St. Thomas, Strathroy
54
Being the Change Men’s Group provides individuals with an opportunity to examine their beliefs and attitudes towards domestic abuse and to learn non abusive ways of resolving conflict.
Organization Name:
Changing Ways London, Inc.
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
No information available
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
16 sessions weekly, 2 hours per week
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Caring Dads Lindsay/Peterborough
55
The Dads attending learn about child centered approaches in communicating and supports their children.
Organization Name:
John Howard Society of Kawartha Lakes & Hailburton
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
No information available
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
S.C.R.I.B.E. for Men Brantford
56
S.C.R.I.B.E. stands for Self, Character, Relationship, Interaction, Boundaries, Esteem. This program has been designed specifically for men who are looking for self-improvement and are eager to explore healthy ways to communicate as well as examine their own behaviour in relationships. This group invites men to take responsibility for thoughts and actions in respect to their personal values, beliefs, and attitudes towards themselves and their relationships. The SCRIBE program teaches participants to develop an understanding of boundaries, communication skills, conflict management, and coping strategies.
Organization Name:
Nova Vita Women's Shelter Incorporated
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Yes
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Partner Assault Response Program Bracebridge and Parry Sound
57
Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program is a specialized community-based group education/counselling program to offenders who have been mandated by the court to attend the PAR program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence. The 12 session program is funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General’s Ontario Victim Services. The program provides offenders with an opportunity to examine their beliefs and attitudes towards domestic abuse, and to learn non-abusive ways of resolving conflict. PAR programs aim to enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable for their behaviour.
Organization Name:
Muskoka-Parry Sound Canadian Mental Health Association
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Credible Changes: Partner Abuse Response Program (PAR) Burlington, Milton
58
The Partner Abuse Response Program (PAR) is a 12-week educational & counselling group program for people who have used abusive behaviours with their partners. Each participant attends a group information session, prior to attending the group.
Organization Name:
Thrive Counselling
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN (interpretation services available)
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions (weekly)
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
The Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) Cayuga and Simcoe
59
An educational counselling program for individuals who have been charged with domestic violence/abuse.
Organization Name:
Haldimand-Norfolk R.E.A.C.H (Cayuga)
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions (weekly) that are 2 hour group sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) Hamilton
60
The Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) is a Domestic Violence Court initiative that delivers a specialized community-based group intervention to individuals who have been ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a charge involving domestic violence. The PAR program at Catholic Family Services of Hamilton offers three referral streams: Coordinated Prosecution, Early Intervention, and referral by Probation and Parole when circumstances exist that suggest domestic violence is a factor.
Organization Name:
Catholic Family Services of Hamilton
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court ordered: three referral streams: Coordinated Prosecution, Early Intervention, and referral by Probation and Parole when circumstances exist that suggest domestic violence is a factor.
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions (weekly) that are 2 hour group sessions
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Website:
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) / Turning Point Peel
61
Partner Assault Response (PAR) program is a program that addresses violence in intimate partner relationships with the aim of enhancing victim safety and increasing offender accountability.
Organization Name:
Family Services of Peel
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Belleville, Picton
62
PAR' stands for the Partner Assault Response Program. This program provides education and counselling primarily to individuals involved in the court process. PAR operates under the definition of abuse that includes not only physical contact, but verbal and emotional abuse, intimidating behaviour, threats, destruction of property, and monitoring/harassing behaviour.
Organization Name:
Conflict Resolution Counselling Services of Quinte
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
$100
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Website:
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Brockville, Perth
63
Partner Assault Response (PAR) program, is a component of Victims and Vulnerable Persons Divisions, which follows and adheres to standards set by the Ministry of The Attorney General for men and women who have been charged with Domestic offences. PAR Program is a psycho-educational group which combines education and skills building to individuals who have displayed physically and/or emotionally abusive behaviours towards their intimate partners.
Organization Name:
Leeds and Grenville Mental Health
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Changing Direction - Partner Assault Response Cornwall
64
Changing Direction helps individuals who have been ordered by the courts for domestic abuse related criminal charges to participate in a 12-week psychoeducational program. The goal of the program is to help people take responsibility for and change behaviours that have been hurtful, disrespectful, controlling, or abusive to a current or former spouse or intimate partner. Groups are available for both men and women in English and in French.
Organization Name:
Inspire Community Support Services
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Condition of bail and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
12 week
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Kingston, Napanee
65
The primary focus of the Partner Assault Response (PAR) program is to enhance the safety of victims of domestic violence. This is achieved by providing information and support to victims and offering counselling to individuals found guilty of, or pleading guilty to, a charge of partner assault.
Organization Name:
K3C Community Counselling Centres
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Partner Assault Response (PAR) Lindsay
66
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) program is a court-ordered program to address intimate partner violence. The objective of the program is to promote non-violent behaviours and non-controlling attitudes in men and women who have assaulted their partner. The program challenges participants to recognize and accept responsibility for their behaviour and encourages them to examine their belief systems about power and control in intimate relationships.
Organization Name:
John Howard Society of Kawartha Lakes & Hailburton
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Agency referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
New Directions Ottawa
67
New Directions is a 12 week group counselling program that helps individuals who have been ordered by the courts for domestic related criminal charges. The goal of the program is to help people take responsibility for and change behaviour that has been hurtful, disrespectful, controlling, or abusive to a current or former spouse or intimate partner.
Organization Name:
Catholic Family Service Ottawa / Service familial catholique Ottawa
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 week
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Pembroke
68
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict * victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender’s progress.
Organization Name:
Living Without Violence Inc.
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR
Fee:
Sliding sacel (generally $80 for 12 week group)
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Peterborough
69
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program is a 12-session Court initiative program to give individuals the opportunity to examine their beliefs and attitudes towards intimate partner violence, power and control and to learn non-abusive ways of resolving conflict.
Organization Name:
John Howard Society of Peterborough
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Condition of bail and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Newmarket
70
12-session Domestic Violence Court initiative that delivers a specialized community-based group intervention program to give individuals the opportunity to examine their beliefs and attitudes towards intimate partner violence and to learn non-abusive ways of resolving conflict.
Organization Name:
John Howard Society of York
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or agency referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Toronto
71
The PAR program delivers specialized community-based group education/counselling to individuals facing or convicted of a criminal offence involving domestic violence or abuse. PAR program provides group participants with an opportunity to examine their beliefs and attitudes towards gender-based violence and learn new, non-abusive ways of resolving conflict.
Organization Name:
Abrigo Centre
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN, Portuguese (interpretation services available)
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Toronto
72
The purpose of the Partner Assault Response program is to help men stop being violent, abusive and controlling towards their partners. This is a 12 week program for Chinese-speaking men who have been emotionally, psychologically & physically abusive toward their female partners and have been mandated by court to participate. The program consists of both individual and group counselling.
Organization Name:
Chinese Family Services of Ontario
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
Chinese
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
No
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
Men's Intervention Group (Partner Abuse Response Program) Toronto
73
Passi Nuovi is a culturally competent men’s intervention group for Italian Canadian men who are court mandated or voluntarily attend, and need to acknowledge their abuse towards their partners, wives, or girlfriends. Through their group participation, men gain a better understanding of the different types of abuse, and learn to take personal responsibility to reduce the abuse and violence.
Organization Name:
Costi Immigrant Services
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN, Italian
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
16 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
No
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Toronto
74
Psycho-educational counselling for men who have been abusive to their partners and have been mandated to participate in PAR by the criminal justice system.
Organization Name:
Counterpoint Counselling and Educational Co-Operative Inc.
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN, Spanish, Tagalog
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
No
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
PAR Program Toronto
75
The PAR Program is a circle for those who are before the courts due to domestic violence. In this 12 week mandated program participants learn about colonization, the roots of violence, their triggers, and coping strategies.
Organization Name:
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Toronto
76
The Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) is a specialized community-based group education and counselling services to offenders mandated by a court of law to attend the program due to criminal charges involving domestic violence.
Organization Name:
Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Toronto
77
Ending violence against women involves working with and educating men about the different forms of abuse, the effects of violence on children, the pattern of violent behaviour and developing alternatives to physical, emotional and financial abuse. Rexdale Women's Centre offers groups for court-mandated offenders to better understand the consequences and impact of violence against women, work on accepting responsibility for their violent behaviour and to develop strategies to deal with anger.
Organization Name:
Rexdale Women’s Centre
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
No
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Toronto
78
This is a Psycho-educational group counselling program offered by JHST. It is available to men in conflict with the law that are mandated to attend in response to Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence related charges or convictions.
Organization Name:
John Howard Society of Toronto
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) (Next Steps program) Toronto
79
This program, funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General’s Ontario Victim Services, is a court-ordered sanction. It aims to enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable for their behaviour by providing participants with an opportunity to examine their beliefs and attitudes towards domestic abuse and learn non-abusive ways of resolving conflict.
Organization Name:
Family Service Toronto
Phone:
Referral Points:
Clients are referred to the program through the Centralized Intake and Referral Service, operated by John Howard Society of Toronto. Referrals are made after a person has been charged with, or found guilty of, a domestic violence offence
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR, Tamil
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Elliot Lake
80
The PAR program is a specialized education/counselling program for individuals who have been charged with a domestic violence offence and mandated to attend through the Crown Attorney’s Office or Probation & Parole.
Organization Name:
Counselling Centre of East Algoma
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
10 sessions minimum
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Haileybury, North Bay
81
The Community Counselling Centre offers counselling for people who have used physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, and/or psychological abuse against their partner. Our program is called the Partner Assault Response (PAR) program. The PAR program recognizes the role of socialization and male privilege that provides the context for violence against women. The program approaches intimate partner violence as a belief system that needs to be changed, instead of anger management or conflict resolution. Graduates of the program have learned how male privilege makes most men blind to the harm caused by abusive believe systems.
Organization Name:
Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
No
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Kapuskasing
82
The Partner Assault Response Program is a specialized education / counselling program for individuals who have been physically violent, emotionally abusive or controlling towards a spouse or intimate partner.
Organization Name:
Services de counselling de Hearst-Kapuskasing- Smooth Rock Falls Counselling Services
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Partner Assault Response (PAR) Kenora
83
Offers a 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict.
Organization Name:
Other Ways Now Program
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
$50
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Sault Ste. Marie
84
A 12-week, court-ordered group-based program for men and women who need to eliminate their abusive behaviour in their intimate relationships. The goals of the program are to confront and change beliefs and attitudes that support abusive behaviour.
Organization Name:
Algoma Family Services
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Sudbury
85
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program helps men identify their abusive behavior and provides them with an opportunity to change. The PAR Program is NOT an anger management program. You need a court order to attend the PAR Program.
Organization Name:
Sudbury Counselling Centre/ Centre de counselling de Sudbury
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
No
PAR- Partner Assault Response Brantford
86
Our Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program is a 12 week psycho-educational and counselling program for individuals who have used violence in their relationship and/or have been charged through the criminal court system with a domestic violence related crime. The program encourages individuals to take responsibility for abusive thoughts and actions and to develop an understanding of the complexity of domestic violence which extends beyond physical abuse including verbal, emotional, financial, sexual, and psychological.
Organization Name:
Nova Vita Women's Shelter Incorporated
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral, court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Yes
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Cambridge
87
This 12-week group meeting is designed for men and women who have been charged or convicted of domestic violence and mandated to attend a group meeting by the Crown or Probation and Parole.
Organization Name:
Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN (interpretation services available)
Fee:
Yes
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Website:
The Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) for Men Guelph
88
The PAR Group program for men is a 12-session group education/counselling program that will provide men with an opportunity to examine their beliefs and attitudes towards domestic violence/abuse in a non-judgmental environment.
Organization Name:
Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale (individuals will not be refused due to inability to pay)
Length of Introductory Program:
12-session group education/counselling program
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
The Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) Kitchener
89
This program is a specialized educational / counselling program for individuals who have been physically violent and/or emotionally abusive or controlling towards a spouse or intimate partner.
Organization Name:
John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale (individuals will not be refused due to inability to pay)
Length of Introductory Program:
12-session group education/counselling program
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
The Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) for Men London, Chatham, St. Thomas, Strathroy
90
This 16 session program provides individuals with an opportunity to examine their beliefs and attitudes towards domestic abuse and to learn non abusive ways of resolving conflict.
Organization Name:
Changing Ways London, Inc.
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR
Fee:
Sliding scale (individuals will not be refused due to inability to pay)
Length of Introductory Program:
12-session group education/counselling program
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
The Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) Brampton
91
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) program is a Domestic Violence Court initiative. Referrals to the program are received through the criminal court system, and Probation and Parole. The PAR program delivers a specialized community-based group education/counselling to clients who have been mandated by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence.
Organization Name:
Catholic Family Services Peel Dufferin
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN, Punjabi
Fee:
Sliding scale (individuals will not be refused due to inability to pay)
Length of Introductory Program:
12-session group education/counselling program
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
The Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) Sarnia
92
Partner Assault Response (PAR) is a program for men and women who have abused their partner and is designed to help individuals stop the abuse and accept responsibility for their actions by focusing on: -Developing alternative methods of dealing with anger, frustration and stress. -Learning effective ways of expressing feelings; and -Developing a broader view of male/female roles Referrals for PAR are made through the court system.
Organization Name:
Social Service Bureau of Sarnia-Lambton o/a Family Counselling Centre
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale (individuals will not be refused due to inability to pay)
Length of Introductory Program:
12-session group education/counselling program
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Fresh Start-Men Windsor
93
Voluntary service that provides group intervention for abusive partners. Primary goal of the program is to help the participants understand, take responsibility for, and to end, abusive behaviour.
Organization Name:
Hiatus House
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Self-referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
fee for service
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Caring Dads Woodstock
94
The Caring Dads Program is an intervention program designed for men who have abused, neglected their children, or exposed them to abuse of their mother.
Organization Name:
Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County
Phone:
Referral Points:
No information available
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
17 sessions
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
MARC Program Woodstock
95
The MARC Program supports men to stop their abusive behaviour in their relationships and challenges them to take an active role in preventing woman abuse.
Organization Name:
Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self referrals and/or court-mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale for court mandated participants. Voluntary clients (non-court mandated) are required to pay a total of 30.00 per session plus $20.00 registration fee (total of $380.00).
Length of Introductory Program:
12 sessions
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Options Men’s Program Moncton
40
Options Men’s Group is a supportive program for men who want to build healthy relationships with their partners. The group helps men move toward the type of relationships they value with their partners, children and others by moving away from the behaviours and ideas that undermine them.
Organization Name:
Empathic Life Solutions
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
12 weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Strength at Home Moncton
41
A 16 week trauma-informed program for perpetrators of domestic violence focusing on healing and healthy relationships.
Organization Name:
Beauséjour Family Crisis Resource Centre
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
No information
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
16 sessions, 2 hours per session
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
Strength at Home Miramichi
42
A 16 week trauma-informed program for perpetrators of domestic violence focusing on healing and healthy relationships.
Organization Name:
Beauséjour Family Crisis Resource Centre
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
No information
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
16 sessions, 2 hours per session
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
Strength at Home Shédiac
43
A 16 week trauma-informed program for perpetrators of domestic violence focusing on healing and healthy relationships.
Organization Name:
Beauséjour Family Crisis Resource Centre
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
No information
Program delivery languages:
EN, FR
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
16 sessions, 2 hours per session
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
Respectful Relationship Program/Advancing Relationships Program Sydney
45
Provides a 10-week/5-week program to educate and foster respectful relationships.
Organization Name:
Cornerstone Cape Breton (formerly Second Chance)
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fees
Length of Introductory Program:
5 0r 10 weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Two Wolves Men’s Intervention Domestic Violence Program Eskasoni
46
No information available
Organization Name:
Eskasoni Mental Health Services
Phone:
Referral Points:
No information available
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Indigenous Approach:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Psycho-educational Domestic Violence Education Sydney
47
Provides psycho-educational groups for male identifying persons that works with intimate and spousal relationships where person directed violence occurs.
Organization Name:
Cornerstone Cape Breton (formerly Second Chance)
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fees
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
New Directions Amherst
48
New Directions is a program of the Cumberland County Transition House Association that offers assistance to men who engage in abusive behaviour. We are a closed-group program that covers 20 or more topics. We meet once a week for 2 hours. There are 10-12 men in the group. Confidentiality is respected which creates a safe environment for you to come and share your experiences, explore your options, and work on changing your abusive behaviour.
Organization Name:
Autumn House - Cumberland County Transition House Association
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
No information available
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Website:
The Peoples' Counselling Clinic Halifax
49
The Peoples' Counselling Clinic offer counselling services in a wide range of areas, including: Trauma, including complex trauma stemming from severe abuse, neglect, and racial violence, and other adverse childhood experiences
Organization Name:
The Peoples' Counselling Clinic
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral and/or agency referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fees
Length of Introductory Program:
Variable
Program Contact With Abused Partner:
Yes
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
LGBTQ2SIA+:
Yes
Newcomer Diaspora:
Yes
Abuse Intervention Program Truro
50
Abuse Intervention Program offers groups for men and groups for women who want to learn how to respond to others when they have been harmed and when they harm others. People learn to respond in both these situations in a manner that contributes to relationships and individual becoming stronger. Often this process involves interrupting negative effects of trauma and ideas about gender that foster abuse and lead people way from repairing harm.
Organization Name:
Bridges Counselling Centre
Phone:
Referral Points:
Self-referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
Sliding scale
Length of Introductory Program:
10 weeks
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Turning Point Charlottetown
96
The Turning Point Program is an intimate partner violence (IPV) intervention/counselling program primarily for men involved in the criminal justice system.
Organization Name:
Murchison House- Community and Correctional Services
Phone:
Email:
Referral Points:
Referrals to Turning Point programs are primarily received from probation. Referrals from child protection, family services, addictions, mental health treatment agencies as well as self-referrals are also accepted.
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No fee
Length of Introductory Program:
14 to 16 three hour weekly sessions
Perpetrator Gender:
Male
Safety and Repair (S&R) St. Johns
44
A gender-based violence program that addresses the needs of individuals and groups who have been abusive in their current relationship. This program is trauma informed and draws on the theories of Social Justice and Narrative Therapy to produce conversations to repair harm.
Organization Name:
John Howard Society
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court-mandated and/or probation referral
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
9 sessions
Perpetrator Gender:
Male, Female
Rankin Inlet Spousal Abuse Program Rankin Inlet
51
Spousal Abuse Counselling Program.
Organization Name:
Rankin Inlet Spousal Abuse Program
Phone:
Referral Points:
Court mandated
Program delivery languages:
EN
Fee:
No information available
Length of Introductory Program:
No information available
Perpetrator Gender:
Male