OUR SERVICES

For more information regarding our programming and services, please call our administration line at

24/7 No-Charge Crisis Line

We provide immediate help to individuals and families in crisis of domestic and/or family violence. Our trained staff can help you determine if you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and connect you with the appropriate resources. Call us anytime, toll-free.

Province-Wide

1-877-977-0007

Local

204-482-1200

Emergency Residential Program

Safe and secure short-term accommodations for abused women and their children
Individual short- and long-term counselling
Full and comprehensive support and educational groups and workshops

Assistance in accessing community resources
Activities that promote expression of feeling and the building of self-esteem and healthy relationships
Parenting workshops
Life skills

*All of our services are free and confidential.

Children's Program

Children who have witnessed violence in the home often have feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, and guilt. The goal of the children’s program is to listen and provide support for children and to help them understand their feelings.

We Offer:

A safe and supportive environment
Individual counselling
Art expression
Children’s groups and fun activities
Age appropriate information for children about domestic violence
Activities that promote expression of feelings and the building of self esteem
Parent and child programming and education

RISE Program

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Our RISE program is a residential follow-up program designed to support those women and children in need of long-term support. While many women come to Nova House for short-term support, others may have less opportunity and access to external supports. The RISE Program at Nova House provides longer-term transitional housing and programming for one year to help and support women learning how to live a life free from abuse.

The RISE program is aimed towards assisting women by providing a wide range of support services and programming. Our programs encourage independence, self-esteem, and help to build confidence. We also provide workshops and training toward a better education, job development, and self-sufficiency.

Services our RISE Program offers:

Childcare
Parent and child well-being
Counselling
Support groups
Educational workshops
Art therapy
Life planning
Life Skills
Job development

Interim Housing

Nova House has one interim housing unit in the community that helps us provide safe accommodation and continued support and programming when the emergency program is complete, but safe housing is not yet available.

Non-Residential Programming

Nova House offers both FOLLOW-UP SERVICES for those who have left our emergency and RISE programs, and OUTREACH SERVICES for individuals, families, and organizations in the community seeking support.

Follow-Up Services

Counselling
Referrals
Advocacy
Safety planning
Home visits

Outreach Services

Counselling
Referrals
Advocacy
Safety planning
Home visits
Presentations and educational workshops