What does the Family Violence Prevention Program do?
The Family Violence Prevention Program promotes the elimination
of intimate partner violence through the development and support
of community-based services.
The Program provides policy and program direction as well as funding
to specialized services for women, their children and men caught
in the cycle of family violence. These services are delivered by
33 agencies in the community across the province.
Range of Services
Women's Shelters
Ten Women's Shelters provide emergency accommodations and supportive
counselling to women and their children who are victims of family
violence.
Four Residential Second-Stage Housing Programs offer protective, affordable
long-term housing and services for women leaving an abusive relationship
but who have extensive outstanding needs. These programs also provide
comprehensive emotional and practical support including individual
and group counselling, parenting support, and information.
Nine Women's Resource Centres provide individual counselling, information
and referral, outreach and support groups to women affected by domestic
violence, as well as educational programs, volunteer training and
community development activities.
Six Urban Support Programs located in Winnipeg provide individualized
counselling, open and closed support groups, longer-term counselling
services, training to other services providers and public education.
Immigrant Women's Counselling Services (940-2172)
Evolve
Program (Klinic Community Health Centre - 784-4090)
Seven Specialized Programs, including Supervised Access Services,
Couple's Counselling, the Men's Resource Centre and programs for
men affected by family violence.
What can you do if you or someone you know is affected by family
violence?
If you are in crisis, or if you know someone who may be, don't
delay. Call the nearest shelter or call toll-free in Manitoba
(1-877-977-0007)
for free, confidential information about services available in your
community.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about the Family Violence Prevention
Program, please contact:
Family Violence Prevention
4126 - 300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 2K6
Phone:(204) 945-1709
Email: fvpp@gov.mb.ca View Map
