Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre

Provides immediate shelter, counselling and prevention services throughout Northumberland County * committed to healthy, respectful relationships free from family violence.

Shelter Services provide:

• A safe and secure temporary place to live
• Strength based, short-term individual counselling available 24 hours a day
• Practical help and information to help a woman make choices about her life
• Risk assessment and safety planning
• A welcome environment for children

Community Counselling provides:

• Strength based short-term individual counselling to women who have experienced family violence
• Group counselling
• Safety assessment and risk management
• Psycho-educational workshops
• Referrals to relevant community services

Transitional Support provides:

• Help with finding, securing and maintaining housing for women who have experienced family violence
• Risk assessment and safety planning
• Casework, collaboration with and referrals to community resources

Family Court Support Program is a free and confidential service supporting female and male victims of family violence as they go through the family court process.

Child Witness Program - Offers group programming for mothers and their children who have experienced family violence. It is designed to help participants understand the effects of family violence and provide early intervention to these families.

In School Prevention Program - Provides information and increases students' knowledge about stereotypes, the media and healthy relationships.

Cornerstone Connect - a secure text and online chat service for woman in Northumberland County who are living through increased violence and abuse at home. Emotional support, practical advice and referrals offered. Text 289-210-4774.