AWARE (Abused Women’s Action, Reflection, Exchange)
AWARE is a support group for women who are currently or have been
abused by an intimate partner. AWARE provides information
regarding orders of protection, family and criminal court, safety planning
and the dynamics of domestic violence.
AWARE is a safe place for women to explore their options and resources available to them
and is facilitated by a certified social worker with expertise and training in domestic violence.
FACES (Family Abuse Children’s Educational Series)
FACES is a time-limited group for children living in violent homes. The group helps children
understand and deal with the experience of witnessing or being the direct target of violence.
FACES also assists parents in effectively responding to their children’s reactions to the
violence they have experienced or witnessed.
WAVE (Workshop for Anti-Violence Education)
WAVE is a group program for men who are abusive to their female intimate partners.
WAVE holds men who are abusive accountable and responsible for their
behavior, while simultaneously teaching skills necessary to develop and sustain relationships that are non-abusive.
WAVE has English- and
Spanish-speaking groups available both during the day and evening. For more information about the
WAVE Program click here.
Where
Services are provided through:
Sterling Center
2269 Saw Mill River Road, Building 1A
Elmsford, NY 10523
914-345-5900
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Northern Westchester Counseling Center
344 Main Street, Suite 301
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
914- 666-4646
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When
Individual and group services are scheduled during these hours.
| Monday |
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday |
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Languages Spoken
Services are available in English and Spanish.
Please contact individual sites for availability of a particular service in Spanish.
Cost
For treatment and support services, Medicaid and Medicare and
most private insurance companies are accepted. A sliding scale fee is available for individuals
without any insurance. Fees are based on an individual’s income.
No client is ever denied service due to an inability to pay a fee.
WAVE is not covered by insurance. The fee for WAVE is $35 per session. A reduced fee
is available for those who are eligible.
Staff/Service Providers
The staff members of the Family Abuse Services are licensed mental health professionals with
extensive experience and training in all aspects of domestic violence, and interpersonal
and psychological trauma.
Links to Other Helpful Web Sites
National Domestic Violence Hotline Home Page
http://www.ndvh.org
This site provides information on family violence resources and referrals. A relationship
quiz is available in both English and Spanish for visitors to assess whether they may be in an
abusive relationship. This site is maintained by the National Domestic Violence Hotline which
links individuals to help in their area using a nationwide database that includes detailed
information on domestic violence shelters, other emergency shelters, legal advocacy and
assistance programs, and social service programs.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.ncadv.org
The web site of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence serves as a
national information and referral resource about domestic violence for battered
women, their children, the media and agencies. The Coalition works to impact
public policy and legislation that affects battered women and their children.
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