PARENTING THROUGH SEXUAL ASSAULT

TWO LOCATIONS:  Sheridan First Congregational Church Conference Room and Lake Odessa Outreach Christian Church.

Parenting Through Sexual Assault is a community support group for parents who are sexual assault victims and for parents whose children have been sexually assaulted. This group will focus on the family dynamics of sexual assault and navigating through shame and shifting blame.
For more information contact:
Maria Nickell, Children's Counselor
p: 616-527-3351 ext. 227

love is respect
teen lgtbq support group

This is an open/drop-in group held in the support group room at our shelter. Love is Respect is a Teen LGTBQ Dating Violence Support Group held weekly on Tuesday's from 2-3pm. Healthy relationships all look different, but what they have in common is being based on equality and respect. If you’re LGBTQ, you can face unique obstacles to seeking help in an abusive relationship. Know that you are not alone and help is available in this support group!


For more information contact:
Maria Nickell, Children's Counselor
p: 616-527-3351 ext. 227

Shattering the Silence
teen dating violence group

Shattering the Silence is a weekly open/drop-in group held at our Greenville office. This Teen Dating Violence Support Group is held weekly on Thursday's from 2-3pm.

For more information contact:
Maria Nickell, Children's Counselor
p: 616-527-3351 ext. 227

SURVIVING TO THRIVING

This group provides a safe place for those who have experienced domestic violence to process their feelings and learn about healthy relationships. Some of the topics covered in group will include what a healthy relationship looks like, safety planning, setting boundaries, and warning signs of an abusive relationship.
**Child Care Provided**
For more information contact:
Stephanie Ogden, Ionia Counselor/Legal Advocate
p: 616-527-3351 ext. 228

community support group for
incarcerated women

This group is a support group that is held at two local jails and provides the women information and education on healthy relationships, coping skills and a variety of other topics. This group is held weekly.  



For more information contact:
Cindy Livingstong, DARA Coordinator
p: 616-527-3351 ext. 225