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Changing Ways

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555 Southdale Rd E, Unit 100
London, ON
N6E 1A2
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519-438-9869
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Toll-Free: 1-888-438-9869
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Fax: 519-438-9780
Last Updated: Jun 14, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

Call to schedule an intake/assessment meeting * referrals initiated by the Criminal Justice system or other community agencies

Eligibility / Target Population

Men, 18 years and older, who wish to eliminate violent behaviour against their spouses/partners and who are able to benefit from a group program * both voluntary and court mandated
Partner Assault Response - Offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence

Fees

Client fee based on sliding scale

Executives

Tim Smuck - Executive Director
tims@changingways.on.ca

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

Interpretation available upon request

Area Served

London-Middlesex, St. Thomas-Elgin, Chatham-Kent

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Men's Programs

Court Mandated (PAR)Specialized group counselling to men been mandated by the court to attend in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence * 12 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

Voluntary Counselling
Delivers specialized counselling services to men who wish to address issues of domestic violence * opportunity to examine beliefs and attitudes towards domestic abuse and to learn non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

Caring Dads
Delivers specialized group counselling to fathers who are at risk of abusing, have abused their children or have physically/emotionally abused their children’s mother * 17 session program aims to support healthy father/child interaction and create healthy strategies for men to interact with the mother of the child

 Women's Programs

Women’s Intervention & SupportProgram Court Mandated (PAR)12 week court mandated group counselling program for women seeking support due to domestic violence related charges * learn tools designed with a woman centered approach to support healthier decision making strategies that create positive relationships within their lives
Victim/Partner/Mother Contact
Specialized counsellors make contact with the victim of assault/current partner of the client involved in the group counselling program *Services are voluntary in nature and are generally provided over the phone 

Services and Programs:

Meetings

Client groups usually run on Tue, Wed, Thu evenings, some weekday afternoons, and Sat mornings * frequency of client groups is dependent upon sufficient client referrals to run in a group format.

About Us

Changing Ways is a registered charity that offers a unique service in the community by providing alternatives for men wishing to end and take responsibility for their abusive behaviours. Program Sites * London: 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, ON * St. Thomas: 10 Mondamin Street, Suite 113, St. Thomas, ON

Last Updated: Jun 14, 2023: Suggest an edit
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