Ongoing support without residential shelter
ACT’s Non-Residential Program provides longer-term counseling, therapy, educational groups, and support outside of ACT’s residential facilities.
The program is designed to help survivors reduce isolation, understand the effects of abuse, strengthen self-esteem, develop safety plans, build coping skills, and make choices that support safety and personal growth.
Children are grouped by age so that activities, conversations, and counseling can be presented in ways they can understand
Individual counseling and therapy
Meet one-on-one with an ACT counselor to talk about your experiences, needs, safety, and goals.
Support and educational groups
Participate in groups that combine emotional support with education about abuse, healing, relationships, safety, and practical life skills.
Sexual assault support
ACT provides counseling and groups for people affected by sexual violence, including survivors of recent or past assault.
Support for families and children
Children and family members may also be able to participate in counseling, education, or support programs.
Human trafficking support
ACT’s current Non-Residential Program also provides education, counseling, and therapy for survivors of human trafficking.
You can seek support at any stage
You do not have to be in crisis or living in shelter to ask ACT for counseling and support.
- You are currently experiencing domestic violence.
- You experienced abuse in the past and want support now.
- You experienced sexual assault and want counseling or therapy.
- You are an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
- You are recovering from human trafficking or exploitation.
- You want help creating or updating a safety plan.
- You feel isolated or need a supportive place to talk.
- You want to better understand the effects of abuse.
- You are interested in an educational or support group.
- You want help developing coping or emotional-regulation skills.
- You are a family member trying to support a sexual assault survivor.
- Your child may benefit from age-appropriate support.
Find the type of support that fits your needs
Healing doesn’t happen all at once. We are here to support you at every stage, from immediate safety to long-term recovery.
Individual counseling and therapy
Work privately with a counselor on safety, healing, emotions, relationships, goals, or the effects of past or present abuse.
An intake appointment may be used to understand your needs and identify appropriate services.
Domestic violence support groups
ACT offers educational and support groups focused on domestic violence, safety, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and practical challenges.
Children must be registered before attending.
Sexual assault support groups
ACT provides support groups for sexual assault survivors that combine education, coping skills, emotional support, and opportunities to connect with others who have had similar experiences.
Support for children and families
Children and family members may have their own needs after violence or sexual assault.
ACT offers children’s groups and educational support for family members of sexual assault survivors.
Counseling and support for different needs
The helpline can be a starting point for connecting with other ACT programs and services.
Domestic violence support
- Individual counseling
- Therapy
- Safety planning
- Insight and educational groups
- Ongoing support groups
- Coping and mindfulness skills
- Practical life-skills education
Sexual assault support
- Individual counseling
- Sexual assault support groups
- Emotional-regulation education
- Coping and mindfulness skills
- Support for past or present survivors
- Support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Family connections
- Children’s educational groups
- Age-appropriate programming
- Counseling support for children
- Education for family members
- Family of Sexual Assault Survivors Group
- Connections to the Children’s Program
Groups designed for different stages of healing
The current Non-Residential Program includes a variety of educational and support groups. Availability, schedules, and eligibility may change, so contact ACT before attending.
Insight Group
A structured group for past or present survivors of domestic violence.
The group focuses on domestic violence issues, education, support, and personal growth.
An initial intake with a Non-Residential counselor is required to determine whether the group is appropriate.
Wisdom Workshops
Short-term educational workshops addressing practical topics that may help clients navigate everyday challenges.
Topics may include:
- Parenting skills
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Civil and criminal processes
- Safety information
- Practical household or transportation topics
ACT staff and community professionals may participate in workshop presentations.
Journey Group
An ongoing education and support group for domestic violence survivors who have participated in, completed, or are waiting for other ACT groups.
Topics may be based on participant needs and can include:
- Stress management
- Parenting
- Safety
- Legal matters
- Other day-to-day challenges
DBT / Mindfulness Discovery Group
A skills-focused group for eligible graduates of ACT support programs.
Topics currently described by ACT include:
- Building self-esteem
- Journaling
- Managing stress
- Exploring goals and values
- Understanding emotional abuse
- Creative, social, physical, coping, and personal wellness
Sexual Assault and Emotional Regulation
A group for sexual violence survivors that combines education, peer support, emotional-regulation skills, and mindfulness techniques.
Participants can learn about the effects of sexual violence while developing tools for coping with difficult emotions and experiences.
Sexual Assault and Coping Skills Group
A support group for past and present survivors of sexual assault.
The group provides education about sexual violence and a supportive setting for discussing experiences such as shame, anger, isolation, and the healing process.
An individual intake is required before entering the group.
Family of Sexual Assault Survivors Group
An educational group for family members of someone who has experienced sexual assault.
The program helps family members understand the survivor’s feelings, behaviors, and challenges and learn how to offer support.
A meeting with a counselor is required before participation.
Children’s Groups
Age-appropriate educational support groups are available for eligible children whose parent is participating in selected ACT adult groups.
Children must be registered before attending.
Scheduling note
The current ACT page lists specific weekdays, evening times, four-, six-, and ten-week commitments, and eligibility requirements for several groups.
Frequently asked questions
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Getting started with counseling or groups
Here are the three primary paths you can explore.
Start with the 24-hour helpline
Call ACT and explain what kind of support you are looking for.
Staff can help connect you with counseling, therapy, groups, or another ACT program.
Schedule an intake
Some counseling services and groups begin with an individual intake appointment.
The intake gives you an opportunity to talk privately with a counselor about your needs and learn which services may be appropriate.
Find the right ACT program
Your needs may involve more than one type of support.
ACT can also connect you with residential shelter, children’s services, crisis response, human trafficking services, and other programs.
Related ACT programs
Explore ACT programs and services
24-Hour Hotline
Start here if you have questions, need immediate support, or want help scheduling counseling.
Learn About the 24-Hour Hotline
Residential Program
If you need somewhere safer to stay, learn about ACT’s residential shelter and support services.
Explore Residential Services
Children’s Program
Learn about age-appropriate counseling and educational support for children.
Explore the Children’s Program
Human Trafficking Program
Explore specialized services for people affected by human trafficking.
Learn About Human Trafficking Support
