PEACE Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence (formerly CWWA) - New Westminster
Abuse / Neglect, Mental Health - Child & Youth, Services for Children, Services for Youth, and Victim Services
Provided by Fraserside Community Services Society
Individual and group counselling for children and youth aged 4 to 18 years who have been affected by witnessing the abuse of a parent or caregiver.
The PEACE program provides a children’s support group, individual counselling, education, and consultation.
PEACE counsellors help children and youth with the following:
- Identify and express all the feelings they have experienced in relation to the violence they have witnessed;
- Understand that they are not responsible for the violence they have witnessed;
- Learn healthy expressions of emotion (e.g. anger management, dealing with anxiety)
- Learn skills for safety and non-violent conflict resolution;
- Embrace open communication with non‑abusive adults, engage in healthy relationships with parents, and possess self-confidence and self-efficacy;
- Embrace open communication with non‑abusive adults, engage in healthy relationships with parents, and possess self-confidence and self-efficacy;
- Acknowledge separation and loss, and explore related issues such as gender stereotypes and violence in the media.
Admission Criteria:
Fraserside's PEACE program is for children and youth aged four to 18 years who have been exposed to violence or abuse against a parent or caregiver. To participate in the program, children and youth must:
Fraserside's PEACE program is for children and youth aged four to 18 years who have been exposed to violence or abuse against a parent or caregiver. To participate in the program, children and youth must:
- Be in a place of physical and emotional safety (the family is not in crisis)
- Be willing and able to participate in the counselling process
- Receive support from a parent or caregiver through the counselling process
Counselling services are offered on a weekly and bi-weekly basis, with no fee associated. Children and youth can be referred to the PEACE program by making a free intake appointment via phone or visiting the office.
604-522-3722 ext. 118
Public email: mstevens@fraserside.bc.ca
Website: https://www.fraserside.bc.ca
Head Office (By Appointment Only) - #2nd Floor, 519 Seventh Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 6A1
Reception is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Health professional referral
- School personnel referral
- Self-referral
- Community service organization referral
- Family member or friend; and Legal professional referrals
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Fraserside Community Services Society:
- Perspectives Substance Use Counselling Services for Youth & Families
- Community Substance Use Services - Youth - New Westminster
Availability
Service area: New Westminster + show cities
Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Services for Children
Services for Youth
Ways to Access
- Provided at a single location
- Provided in a group in-person
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