Both individual and group opportunities help to provide an atmosphere of acceptance, helping to resolve personal and family issues. Parenting groups are offered that focus on support and techniques training. Groups encourage participation and sharing of experiences. Topics include child development, discipline methods, nurturing behaviors, nutrition, budgeting and other topics. A children's play group is offered for the children of parents attending parenting groups.
Groups focus on development of self expression and interpersonal skills.
A relief nursery is provided to families utilizing our services or referred by other agencies. This is designed for parents and children to help reduce stress. Relief nursery provides time out from parenting on a limited basis. The rape crisis response team is composed of trained staff and volunteers who respond to calls involving sexual assault. The team initially responds to the hospital and offers continuing support, education, and counseling.