Women Aware envisions a society where individuals can live free from violence and injustice. Our mission is to promote the safety and self-sufficiency of individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Women Aware's comprehensive programs provide support across the spectrum of client needs-from emergency crisis intervention to long-term efforts toward independent living.
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Services Offered
We offer services including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, community education, support groups, and children's programs. Children's Counseling Program
The PALS (Peace: a Learned Solution) Program at Women Aware offers counseling for children (ages 3-12) and supportive services to families who have been victimized by domestic violence and abuse.
Services for Children include individual and group creative arts therapy counseling sessions. Counseling services for children are designed to promote children's well-being and help them recover from the effects of domestic violence. Creative arts and play are children's natural way of learning, developing, and expressing their feelings. It involves the use of art, music and play to help children express and explore their feelings, learn more positive ways to cope, solve problems, and teaches children socialization skills, conflict resolution skills, and alternatives to violence when expressing one's anger.
Fees and Payment
All services are free and confidential.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
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Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
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