Men experiencing violence
Support for men experiencing violence is provided through individual counseling. This support is offered to help men become aware of their situation and gain the tools needed to regain healthy control over their lives.
Goals
- Recognize and understand domestic violence and its impacts
- Develop protection strategies
- Become aware of emotions in a safe space
- Promote the development of a support network and access to available resources
- Regain healthy control over one’s life
- Improve non-violent communication skills
Trajectory
Initial phone contact
To begin a process with AVIF, we ask that the man contacts us himself by phone. An initial phone call with a counselor will be conducted to establish a connection, assess his situation, and explain our services.
Intake meetings
He will then meet with a counselor as part of the intake process. This process, which typically requires 2 meetings, helps to identify the man’s needs and gives the participant an opportunity to reflect on the goals he wishes to pursue in his journey.
*Please note that there may be a delay of a few weeks between the initial contact and the first intake meeting.
Individual counseling
Depending on the participant’s identified goals, individual counseling consisting of 8 to 10 sessions is offered.
