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Chrysalis Centre
Second Stage Housing Project for the DMSCC
Funded by community donations ... our heartfelt Thanks |
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Residential Support for Female Survivors
of Intimate Partner Violence
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Mission Statement |
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The Chrysalis Program will provide a long-term, safe, and supportive environment for women and their children who are escaping family violence. |
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Second Stage Housing |
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7 self-contained 2 or 3 bedroom fully furnished suites including furniture, linens, dishes and utensils
- Convenient access to schools and other essential services
- Outdoor playground
- The Chrysalis Program follows income support guidelines for rent, of the Alberta Provincial Government.
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Objectives |
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- Provide safe accommodations so that families do not have to return to their abusive environment
- Provide counselling so that families have the opportunity to heal from the devastating effects of family violence
- Increase family's well-being and self-sufficiency
- Increase family's ability to develop positive coping skills
- Increase woman's ability to set realistic goals
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Expected Outcomes |
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- Increase awareness of abuse and healthy relationship
- Progress on Personal Goals
- Increased awareness and ability to access community resources
- Increased knowledge and skills in areas of relationships, personal responsibility, self-esteem, assertiveness, communication and coping skills
- Increased knowledge and skills in parenting and effects of family violence on children
- Children increase coping skills to deal with the effects of violence; increased self-worth; increased understanding of non-violent behavior.
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Services and Programs (participation in programming is an essential component) |
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- 6-12 month accommodation
- Individual and group sessions
- Counselling services and referrals
- Family Violence Education
- Basic Life Skills Programming
- Access to Educational Programs
- Child & Teen Support Group Sessions
- Collective Kitchens
- Follow-up support services for up to 6 months after graduating from the program
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Entrance Criteria |
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- Committed to change current life situation
- Participate in the programming
- Meet with Coordinator once a week
- Care for and respect the apartment unit
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Priority |
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1. Women with dependents who are:
2. Women without dependents who are:
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- Referred from DMSCC Shelter
- Referred from other Alberta shelters
- Referred from other community agencies
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