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SALVATION ARMY/FAMILY LIFE RESOURCE CENTRE
Mandate To be inclusive and provide equal treatment for everyone accessing our services while being sensitive to issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and or abilities of individuals.
Services The Honeychurch Family Life Resource Centre is a temporary emergency shelter for abused women and children providing: d different groups and programs for women and children d 24 hour crisis support and telephone referral d individual counselling d access to services in different languages with cultural interpreters d assistance searching for accommodation d all immediate necessities of life
All services provided with total confidentiality There is no fee for services The centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
We are committed to the Emergency Response Protocol of the Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse
Adult Group Programs Groups can be an exciting, positive and empowering experience. Clients learn from each other’s experiences and realize that others have suffered similar abuse.
Self Esteem Women who have endured years of negative reinforcement come to believe that they are useless and sexless. The self- esteem group is a nine week program held Monday mornings from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Facilitation is provided by the Education Centre of Peel. Topics include: d Discovering individual personality traits d Discovering self-esteem d Discovering change d Decision making and problem solving d Discovering personal meaning in the past, present and future d Discovering personal feelings, self-respect and assertiveness d Learning to keep a weekly journal
The Body Shop Every second Monday afternoon, Body Shop staff come to the shelter to provide esteem enhancing care such as hand care, hand massages, hair care, and makeovers. On alternate Monday evenings the Body Shop staff also provide activities for the children that include face painting, crafts, birthday parties and games. This helps to give the mothers a little time to themselves while at the shelter.
Reclaiming My Life Abuse Group This 14 week closed group program for victims/survivors of spousal abuse is focused on providing women with the tools to rebuild their lives after leaving an abusive relationship. Ideal for women who are passed the crisis stage and who are committed to getting help, understanding abuse, healing and living an abuse-free life.
Spiritual Room The Chaplain will meet with any clients who request a visit on Wednesday mornings. This time is used for reflection and encouragement.
Family Matters This parenting group meets on Thursday mornings from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Mothers receive support in helping their children who have been impacted by the abuse or homelessness, and other concerns related to family matters. Facilitation is provided by the Education Centre of Peel.
Drop In Abuse Group Available every Tuesday afternoon for clients, ex-clients and women from the community, this group is facilitated by a counsellor from the shelter who provides support and guidance for issues/concerns that are put forward by group participants.
Children's Programs Counsellors provide children in the shelter with one-on-one counselling and support. In addition, children attend the Homework Cub on a regular basis in order to help them lead as normal a life as possible in shelter circumstances.
Family Group Counselling The goals of these facilitated groups are: d To educate children on safety, identifying their feelings and their role in the family d To help children understand that they are not responsible for the abuse or the problems between their parents d To teach children that violence is not an appropriate way to solve problems d To have fun, enjoyment and foster self-esteem
Life Skills Group This group focuses on the following: communication, problem solving, self‑esteem, dealing with anger, personal hygiene, choosing appropriate friends, what are strangers, emotions, trust building, drugs etc.
Special Evenings, Events and Programs for Children Activities to help make the children's stay at the shelter a positive experience: d Movie night, bowling night, board games d Canada's Wonderland, African Lion Safari d Halloween and Christmas parties d Christmas plays d Handicraft group provided by the Rangers every month d Bramalea United Church offers a Fun Night every month d Fun Nights are also provided by Z Club and Sparks quarterly d Bell Mobility hosts birthday parties quarterly d Shriners take children to the CNE and the Circus every year d Rotary Club provides Christmas breakfast; and some children participate in Dreams Take Flight program offered by the Rotary Club d Peel Police help children understand that police are their friend d Dentists work with children to promote good dental hygiene and to help eliminate a child's fear of the dentist d Peel Health presents topics of interest and assist in reducing a child's anxiety about visits to the doctor and vaccinations
Community Partners d The HEAL Network (Helping Mothers & Children Survive Abuse Together program) d Children's Aid Society d Peel Children's Centre d Early Year Centre d Child & Adolescent Centre at William Osler Health Centre d Rapport Youth Counselling Services d RELINC provides assistance with shelter clients diagnosed with mental illness d Our Place Peel - Residential Program and Emergency Shelter for Youth
Contact 535 Main Street North Phone: 905.451.4115 Fax: 905.451.4245
Crisis Line 905.451.6108
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