The PEACE Program for Children and Youth - Nelson

The PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) Program offers counselling and art/play therapy for children and youth (age 4 to 18) who have witnessed / experienced family violence.

These services are also described in the Child and Youth Counselling Program .

Families can request services directly, and referrals to the program also come from school personnel, daycare workers, social workers, advocates, mental health clinicians, victim's assistance workers, transition house workers, parent support and family support workers.

Based on the child's or youth's needs, they may participate in one-to-one counselling, group work, or meet with the counsellor and a parent together. Art therapy, play and sand tray therapy are available as needed.Counselling available invarious settings, including in school.

Note: Program formerly called "Children Who Witness Abuse (CWWA)"