Two professionally-facilitated groups sponsored by the Battered Women's Shelter. Women Aware is designed to help women look more clearly at, and make decisions about, their abusive relationships.  The Kids Groups are for children ages 4-18 years who have been exposed to domestic violence; they are subdivided by the age of the children attending.  Call the Shelter at 332-2513 anytime anyday for details about either group. (Click for overview of Domestic Violence resources)

One group is for women who have been in, or are currently in, any type of abusive relationship. There are concurrent groups for these women's children ages 5-18; the groups meet according to the age of the child and are part of the HERO program.  They interview all potential attendees to assist them in choosing the most appropriate resource.  Call 704/336-3210 weekdays 8-5 for details. (Click for overview of Domestic Violence resources)

A confidential, professionally-facilitated group for women giving them an opportunity to explore relationships, sexuality, spirituality, and how they think of themselves.  Transportation is available with 24 hours notice; free childcare is also present.  Call The Shelter at 704/332-2513 anytime anyday for details. (Click for overview of Domestic Violence resources)

A confidential, professionally-facilitated group for women who have been victims of domestic violence or other abuse OR whose child(ren) have been abused.  These structured meetings cover a new topic every week.  For details, call the Shelter at 704/332-2513 anytime anyday. (Click for overview of Domestic Violence resources)

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Educational group counseling for men or women who have been physically or emotionally abusing a wife/husband or girlfriend/boyfriend.  The grand majority of the participants are court-ordered domestic violence offenders, but the program does accept voluntary participation.  Groups are run in English or Spanish.  For details, call their office at 336-4344 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  (Click for overview of Domestic Violence resources)

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It has been difficult finding an unusually good domestic violence site.  This link list includes a wide range of practical and useful topics (e.g., woman against woman violence, domestic violence contacts and prevention, etc.), but is also peppered with the usual "who we are and aren't we wonderful" organizational sites.  Last checked 4/15/03 and originally posted here on 3/27/00.

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The Self-Help Sourcebook OnLine Index
The Genetic Alliance
NORD (National Organization for Rare Diseases) Database

Click here to branch to the American Self-Help Clearinghouse listing of toll-free phone numbers for a wide variety of topics.