breaking the cycle
Sheridan location

breaking the cycle
ionia location
Breaking the Cycle: Parenting After Abuse is a "two-session" alternating support group with each group available at Sheridan First Congregational Church and our Safe Home in Ionia, in order to accommodate both Ionia and Montcalm counties. This 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.

Session One: Parenting Through Sexual Assault
Sheridan Location: Thursday's from 9am - 10am | Running: August 3rd - August 24th
Ionia Location: Wednesday's from 9:30am - 11am | Running: August 9th - September 20th

Session Two: The Great Behavior Breakdown
Sheridan Location: Thursday's from 9am - 10am | Running: September 7th - October 12th
Ionia Location: Wednesdays 9:30am - 11am | Running: September 27th - November 1st

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

Shattering the Silence
teen dating violence group

love is respect
teen lgtbq group
Shattering the Silence is a weekly open/drop-in group held at our Montcalm Area Career Center. This Teen Dating Violence Support Group starts August 30th and will run weekly on Wednesday's from 4-5:30pm.
For more information contact:
Maria Nickell, Children's Counselor
p: 616-527-3351 ext. 227
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

SURVIVING TO THRIVING

This open/drop-in 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

Behind the silence

This is an open/drop-in community support group for domestic violence survivors. Topics covered in this group will include, self-esteem, victim rights, gender stereotyping, boundaries, assertiveness, the impact of trauma and coping skills.

For more information contact:
Melissa Campbell, Montcalm Counselor/Legal Advocate
p: 616-527-3351 ext. 226