Counseling & Support Groups

All services are free of charge and confidential. We are here to help!  
We are specially trained to understand domestic violence and the trauma that victims often face.
  • Services are offered to those residing in our nine-town catchment region* who have experienced domestic violence in the past or are currently in an abusive relationship
  • Days and times of counseling services are flexible to insure that we can best accommodate busy schedules.
  • We provide no cost support groups to any survivor of domestic violence. Please email counseling@prudencecrandall.org to sign up or find out more! 
 
Just need someone to talk to who understands what you’re going through? 
  • Call our 24 hour helpline anytime that is safe and convenient for you – we are here to listen and to help you sort through next steps and options: 888-774-2900 (statewide)

 

Looking for Individual Counseling?
  • We offer up to 8 individual counseling sessions to sort through the challenges of abusive relationships, help you plan for your safety, improve your self-esteem, and identify options and next steps. If services are needed beyond that time, we will suggest joining our support group or work with you to find another provider.
  • To make an appointment or learn more, contact our 24 hour helpline anytime that is safe and convenient for you: 888-774-2900 (statewide)

 

Looking for a Support Group?
  • Please join us! We meet every week to support each other as we learn and talk about abusive and healthy relationships – and work on improving self-esteem and self-sufficiency.
  • To make an appointment or learn more, email counseling@prudencecrandall.org or contact our 24-hour helpline anytime that is safe and convenient for you: 888-774-2900 (statewide) 
    • “Empowering Survivors” – Fridays at 4:30 pm | In-Person in New Britain
    • “Survivor to Thriver” – Thursdays at 10:00 am | In-Person in Bristol
    • “Caring Connections” – Mondays at 5:00 pm | Virtual
All of our services are available to those who have experienced domestic violence – including women, men and members of the LGBTQ communities.  Services are confidential, free of charge, and provided by certified domestic violence counselors.  Our approach to services is empowerment-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed.
*We provide services to people from across the state of Connecticut, but our primary focus includes the towns of New Britain, Bristol, Burlington, Southington, Plymouth, Terryville, Berlin, Kensington and Plainville.