Resources for People Behaving Abusively
The following resources are for people behaving abusively toward their intimate partner.
A crucial step to reducing domestic violence is to work with those who are acting abusively to recognize and change their behavior. While services for survivors are more frequently publicized, resources that help people behaving abusively make meaningful changes can be harder to access and identify. The following web resource is designed to address this need. We are grateful to partner with these Philadelphia-based providers in the movement to end domestic violence - a core part of our mission.
Help for Abusive Behaviors
The National Domestic Violence Hotline has counselors available 24/7 to discuss opportunities for people with abusive behaviors to get help changing their behaviors. Learn more here.
Courdea
At Courdea, individuals work with licensed therapists to identifying the underlying sources of hurt, anxiety, and shame that lead them to be hurtful to their loved one and work to change this relationship behavior. Following a beginner-level group period, clients may be invited to join an advanced-level group focused on repairing damaged relationships and exploring the history of harmful patterns. Ongoing individual therapy is available to address a variety of concerns in addition to harmful behavior.
CONTACT: 215-242-2235
LOCATION: The Fire Works, 701 S. 50th St, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19143
COST: Accepts many forms of insurance, and also offers a sliding scale for those not using insurance.
Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI)
https://jjpi.phmc.org/services...
JJPI's Safety and Responsibility Outpatient Relational Violence Program treatment focuses on helping the individual assess and change dysfunctional attitudes that support violence, build skills to better function interpersonally, and to identify and treat any co-occurring psychiatric or other problems. Our team works to help individuals identify maladaptive attitudinal and behavior patterns and to develop strategies to replace abusive behaviors with respectful and prosocial behaviors.
CONTACT: Nancy Ngo at nngo@jjpi.phmc.org or call 215-665-8670 ext. 5105
LOCATION: 1211 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Lutheran Settlement House's Masculinity Project
The Masculinity Action Project is a community education and violence prevention initiative that brings men into the movement to end domestic violence. We host workshops and trainings on topics such as: bystander intervention, consent, apologizing and accountability, and many more.
CONTACT: 215-426-8610 ext. 1233
LOCATION: 1340 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network's Community Crisis Intervention Program (PAAN)
PAAN works to transform lives through drug intervention, counseling, education, job readiness, community service, academic achievement and various empowerment programs. They are committed to creating social change by continuing to build strong relationships with our broad-based partnerships.
CONTACT: 215-940-0550
LOCATION: 2700 North 17th Street, Suite 200, Lehigh Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Dept. of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services & Community Behavioral Health
Connects Philadelphians with behavioral and mental health treatment options, as well as drug and alcohol treatment.
CONTACT: 888-545-2600 / Philly crisis line: 215-685-6440
COST: Accepts Medicaid
for mental health emergencies
Philadelphia Mobile Emergency Team 215.685.6440
Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Center 215.686.4420
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255
For all other emergencies, call 911.
*To request to add your Philadelphia-based program for people behaving abusively, contact info@womenagainstabuse.org.
