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Support Groups

Surviving intimate partner abuse is a traumatic experience and it helps to have a safe place to talk about it.Β 

Support groups offer a safe and caring space so you don’t have to heal alone.Β You may not have many friends or family you can turn to for support, or maybe you’re having a difficult time trusting or relying on them right now.Β We know everyone’s story is different, butΒ sometimes sharing with others who have been through similar experiences can offer comfort.Β 

Download a printable Support Groups flyer here.

Some benefits of support groups include the following:Β Β 

  • Feeling less lonely or isolatedΒ Β 
  • Talking openly and honestly about feelingsΒ Β 
  • Connecting with others who have shared experiencesΒ Β 
  • Improving coping skillsΒ Β 
  • Staying motivatedΒ Β Β 
  • Improving hopefulnessΒ Β 
  • Receiving practical feedbackΒ Β 
  • Learning about new resourcesΒ 

It’s important to note the difference between a support group and group therapy. The term therapy usually means an intervention related to a physical or mental medical diagnosis. Support groups are gatherings of people with shared experiences. Our groups are facilitated by a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate.Β Β 


Our Support Groups
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Most of our groups focus on common survivor experiences, but some focus on specific topics, such as co-parenting or finance matters. Both in-person and online meetings are available.Β 

You are not alone. It can be a struggle to talk about your story. Join a community of people who have experienced similar life events. You will get through this and you will heal.