The Family Violence Program provides an all inclusive approach to eliminating the hurtful effects of family violence. We know first-hand that the whole family unit needs support and knowledge to tap into their own inner strength. The Family Violence Program offers services that are sensitive to our culture, in a holistic way, including the physical, mental spiritual and emotional aspects of human beings.
   
Purpose:
The main purpose of the Family Violence Program is to use an holistic approach to provide prevention, intervention and protection for those affected by family violence issues.
Objectives:
To provide emotional support and empathetic listening to regular clients, walk-ins and referred clients.
   
To develop and elevate community awareness on the negative effects of family and domestic violence.
   
To address the needs of the Saskatoon Domestic Violence Court as it relates to the treatment of offenders and victims.
   
The Family Violence Program offers:
 
Referrals
Advocacy
Home/Hospital visits
Supportive Listening
Men's Group
Community Networking Luncheons
   
Workshops:
Cycle of Violence/Breaking the Cycle
Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Effects of Violence on Children
Suicide
Child Abuse
Self-Esteem
Anger
Grieving
Drugs/Alcohol
Holistic Perspective to Healing
Native Adult Children of Alcoholics
   
 

All programs and services are free
Contact the Family Violence Program
Phone: (306) 244-0174
Fax: (306) 664-2536
E-mail: family2_SIMFC@shaw.ca
Mail:
168 Wall Street
Saskatoon, Sk.
S7K 1N4
 

Abused Women's
Info Line (24 Hours)
1-888-338-0880
Kids Help Phone
(24 Hours)
1-800-668-6868
Parent Help Line
(24 Hours)
1-888-603-9100