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Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh - Men Embracing Nonviolence & Safety (MEN/S)

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Resource Name:Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh - Men Embracing Nonviolence & Safety (MEN/S)

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Eligibility

Men age 18 and older Accepts self-referrals as well as court-ordered participants.

Hours

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Service hours vary according to scheduled groups daytime, weekend, and evening group hours are available.

Languages

Translation service available

Application process

Call the Intake line to leave a message. The coordinator will return your call to tell you more about the program and set up an intake session to learn more about you. Please be on time to your intake session. The session will last 45-60 minutes. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you may need to reschedule your session. During your intake, the facilitator will help you choose what group will work best for you and will give you instructions on how to start attending your groups.

Fees

Fees range from $5.00 to $50.00 per week, depending on income. Fees are due weekly at each group and can be paid in advance. All collected fees are non-refundable and based on a sliding fee scale.

Service area

Allegheny, PA
Offers group therapy program for men who use abuse and controlling behaviors in their relationships, including physical, verbal, psychological, and financial abuse. The program helps participants learn how to have healthier relationships and partnerships. The group sessions are led by experienced, trauma-informed facilitators. Participants learn how to communicate, make healthier choices in their relationships, develop self-awareness about their behavior, and experience accountability.

Providing organization

Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Provides an emergency shelter for adults experiencing domestic violence and their children. Offers specialized care and support for survivors who have experienced all types of intimate partner violence from physical to emotional through Support Groups, Legal Advocacy, Hotline Services, a Children’s Advocacy Program, and more.