Women’s Education Domestic Violence Support Group


Chances provides an opportunity for women and children to learn about issues of victimization and to acquire tools to overcome the effects of domestic violence.

Women Learn:

  • To understand and identify partner violence;
  • To develop a safety plan;
  • To develop anger management skills;
  • To build self-esteem;
  • To improve communciation skills;
  • To understand the dynamics of a healthy relationship.

Children Learn:

  • To identify abusive behavior;
  • That violence in the home is not their fault;
  • Anger management skills;
  • Conflict resolution skills;
  • Good touch versus bad touch;
  • To build self-esteem;
  • How to develop a safety plan;
  • How to seek help.

To speak with a program representative or to set up an appointment, please contact:

Belfast ACCESS Center
Edna Elling, Services Navigator
44 Main Street
(585) 365-2157
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Belfast ACCESS Center

Belmont ACCESS Center
Sylvia McComb, Services Navigator
84 Schuyler St
(585) 268-7605
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Belmont ACCESS Center

Bolivar ACCESS Center
Theresa Carl, Services Navigator
71 Boss Street
(585) 928-1471
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Bolivar ACCESS Center

Wellsville ACCESS Center
Theresa Roeske, Services Navigator
289 North Main St
(585) 593-6106
TDD (800) 877-8339
Email the Wellsville ACCESS Center