Services
Family Violence Services
Since 2004, Community Links has focused on the prevention of family violence including strategies to stop violence and giving individuals the skills to develop respectful and healthy relationships throughout their lifetime for a strong and safe community. One-to one support as well as educational and support groups complete the wholistic wraparound service for safety, support, educational and emotional needs.
Community Links has a wide spectrum of service available across the Agency to support community members who have experienced family violence.
Early Prevention Programming
Our programming geared to child development and parent capacity is a key component in our prevention work. These programs help build nurturing environments, strong attachments and early education all factors which reduce the risk of violence.
Information and Referral
Navigation support is available for basic needs, referrals for additional support systems such as parenting, immigration, shelters, financial support, and legal guidance.
Safer Spaces certificate to end tenancy
We can support you to gather the necessary documents including providing you with a certified profession statement
Learn more at https://www.alberta.ca/safer-spaces-certificate-apply#jumplinks-0
Clare’s Law
We are part of the Clare’s Law Social Service Response Network; we can assist you to make a Clare’s Law application and find appropriate supports.
Learn more at https://www.alberta.ca/safer-spaces-certificate-apply#jumplinks-0
3rd Stage Housing
In partnership with Airdrie Housing we have an opportunity to support a family to be prioritized for Airdrie Housing. They must meet the screening criteria and be approved by Airdrie Housing
Family Violence Counsellor
A highly trained and experienced Family Violence Counsellor is available. Service is provided at no cost. Support to develop a safety plan is part of this service.
Women Supporting Women in Healing From Abuse
This group will discuss what is family violence, barriers in leaving, boundaries, beyond trauma, gender oppression, roles of culture and environment, parenting in adversity, anger and moving forward. Join us for evenings filled with learning, understanding compassion and laughter! We will learn and unlearn together and explore our creative side.
Healthy Relationships Group
In our Healthy Relationships Group we will discuss what is healthy and unhealthy in relationships. You will learn the essential components of a relationship with yourself and your relationships with others. You will have space to explore your emotions and values and learn about the impact of self-care and self-compassion on your self-esteem and overall emotional state. We will discuss the role of communication and boundaries in relationships and explore conflict resolution
Parenting After Violence
An ongoing group to support people parenting after violence. An opportunity to explore emotional wellness for families, family patterns, managing change, understanding anger, single parenting and healthy relationships.
No Where to Turn- Airdrie’s run to end family violence
This run to end family violence was founded by an Airdrie community collaboration in 2017 to raise much-needed funds and facilitate free services and supports for adults and children experiencing domestic violence. All proceeds raised will fund these free services and supports at North Rocky View Community Links.
Event organizers continue to honour the memory of Airdrie’s Andrea Conroy, who was taken from her children, family, and community in an act of domestic violence on February 21, 2012 at the age of 33. A highly trained and experienced Family Violence Counsellor is available. Service is provided at no cost. Support to develop a safety plan is part of this service.