Therapy & Support

Master’s level therapists and interns provide therapy services to adult and child victims of emotional and physical abuse, rape and sexual assault and to survivors with co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental health disorders). Therapy services are offered to shelter residents and members of the community. If you are interested in our therapy services, call our 24-Hour Confidential Hotline 208.343.7025.

PLEASE NOTE: Childcare is not available at this time.

We take serious precautions to protect your confidentiality. To learn more, read our Privacy Policy.

For safety and health considerations, WCA is currently offering a hybrid version of support groups. Clients are able to attend in person or virtually. Please note that a reservation will be required to attend. Please contact our main office line at 208.343.3688 for reservations and information. **Masks are required while in all WCA buildings.

The group facilitator will contact each individual with a reservation for more information.

Please note that first-time participants must complete orientation prior to attending their first session.

SEXUAL ASSAULT (CIRCLE OF SUPPORT) ORIENTATION

Orientation is an educational group that focuses on the act of sexual assault – how to help and how to heal. It is held every Tuesday night, 5 to 5:30 p.m. It is open to the public and free of charge.

CIRCLE OF SUPPORT GROUP

Circle of Support is a weekly support group for women survivors of sexual assault. It meets Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. First-time participants must attend Sexual Assault Orientation (5 to 5:30 p.m.) before attending COS. This group is offered free and is supported by grants.

DOMESTIC ABUSE (RAP) ORIENTATION

Orientation is an educational group that focuses on the cycle of abuse and the characteristics of batterers, victims, and abusive relationships. It is held every Wednesday night, 5 to 5:30 p.m. It is open to the public and free of charge.

RAP GROUP

RAP is a weekly support group for women survivors of domestic abuse. It meets Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. First-time participants must attend Domestic Abuse Orientation (5 to 5:30 p.m.) before attending RAP. This group is offered free and is supported by grants. Starting December 1, 2021, RAP Group will meet Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m.

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga is open to any survivor of DV or SA (all genders) and is available to both community and residential clients. It is held Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Holistic Healing

Holistic Healing is an art/activity-based support group. It is offered Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. in person at LH to residential clients only.

Seeking Safety

Seeking Safety is a support group focused on trauma and substance abuse. It is offered Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. in person at LH to residential clients only. Seeking Safety starts on November 29, 2021.

Rainbow Connection

Rainbow Connection is a support group for LGBTQ+ identified survivors of DV or SA. It is offered in person at The Community Center on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Rainbow Connection starts on December 2, 2021.

Click here for information about support groups specifically for clients in our residential program.