The Capital Area Family Violence Intervention Center (Battered Women's Program) provides individual counseling, referrals, educational information, and support groups for battered women and formerly battered women.
This program has been suspended indefinitely effective May 1, 2008.
The program is for couples who are
expecting a baby or have a baby who is 3 months old or younger, at least 18 years old, romantically involved and who are not married or just got married during the current pregnancy.
Mediation services are available to assist individuals in resolving conflict without resorting to violence.
Unplanned Pregnancy? Catholic Community Services provides free, confidential counseling to women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.
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This review and discussion will explore recognizing signs of violence, unhealthy relationships and resources to deal with problems.