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Support Group

“Support group gives me a place to go every week that makes me feel comfortable and safe. I like being able to get support from people who have been through a similar situation and understand what I went through.” ~ Domestic Violence Client

YWCA offers an open support group with availability of daytime and evening hours in a safe and confidential location. Call us at (585) 343-5808 for details on location and times.

Other support groups include:

Educational Support Group

Our educational support group is a 6-week program that covers topics including:

  • The Dynamics of Domestic Violence
  • Warning Signs
  • Healthy Boundaries
  • Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
  • Emotional and Psychological Effects
  • The Cycle of Violence
  • Power and Control

Advance registration is required. Please call (585) 343-5808 or email [email protected]

Self-Esteem Group

This is not a group to talk about what’s wrong, but what’s right about you and how to build and develop your self-esteem and inner strengths.

The free 8-week group will focus on:

  • Coping strategies
  • Women’s issues
  • Life skills
  • Self-awareness

Each session contains exercises to:

  • Increase your self-esteem
  • Recover your personal power
  • Provide you with tools to improve the quality of your life

For more information, call (585) 343-5808 or email [email protected]

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