The Child Support Program offers services both within the residential setting of the Canadian Mental Health Association's regional Women's Shelter, and in the community.

Support and education are offered to women and children who have experienced violence in their homes.

• Education about abuse
• Child Witness support groups
• Positive conflict resolution
• Safety planning
• Feelings identification and constructive expression
• Parenting skills

Women can contact the Child Support Worker by calling the Women’s Shelter 24 hours per day, 365 days a year by calling:

1-705-273-2339 or in Northern Ontario 1-866-993-2339 ( toll-free ).

Referrals to the Child Witness support groups can also be initiated by social service agencies, and health professionals.

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