Do You Need Women Aware?

If any of the following statements apply to you, then attending our meetings may help.

• You are now being abused, or have been physically or verbally abused in the past;
• You want to make changes in your life and be violence free, but don't know where to start;
• You feel as though you have no one to talk to about domestic violence and no one understands you.

What is Women Aware:

Women Aware is an educational support group for women who have been victims of domestic violence. The program's goals are to provide a safe, supportive environment so that battered women may share their feelings and know they are not alone; and to help individuals understand the problem, why it exists, and how it affects them and their children. Women Aware also provides information, options, and assistance in dealing with domestic violence.

How Does the Women Aware Work?

The group meets weekly for two hours. The first hour focuses on providing education about domestic violence and its impact on the family unit and how society contributes to domestic/family violence.

The second half of the meeting focuses on women supporting women. This group provides a safe place for women to come together, explore their feelings and discuss what is important to them.

Are There Any Costs to Become Part of Women Aware?

All services are provided free of charge.

How to Get Involved with Women Aware?

Women can refer themselves to this support group.  This is an open group setting and is facilitated by the (trained) staff of the Domestic Abuse Project.  For more information for dates, times and location of meetings you can:

• Call Family Services Incorporated at 814-944-3583 Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Email info@familyservicesinc.net
• Write to Family Services Incorporated at 2022 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

All services are strictly confidential as outlined in the agency’s Confidentiality Policy.  As required by this policy, Family Services Incorporated must report all cases of suspected child abuse to Childline, the 24-hour Department of Public Welfare hotline.