Who can access the service?

The program is free and available to people who live in Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Moreland, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, or Yarra local government areas and have experienced family violence, including:

• children aged 0-14 years and their caregiver
• young people over 15 years with or without their caregiver
• adult victim-survivors with children

How we can help

NHARP supports families to recover after living in a household where there has been family violence. We specialise in trauma-informed care that focuses on helping children and their caregivers to feel safe and to strengthen their relationships.

We help adults to understand their own and their child's experience of the violence and learn ways to support their family's wellbeing and recovery.

NHARP Groups

NHARP offers groups for women and children who have experienced family violence.

Mothers in Mind

A safe and supportive program for mothers and their children aged 0 - 5 years old to build confidence and connection after hurtful experiences.

Connections

A group for mothers to connect in a safe and welcoming space.

Referrals

For all referrals, please send through to the Berry Street intake team

Interested?

For more information about the The Northern Healing and Recovery Program (NHARP), please fill in the below form and one of lovely Intake and Engagement team members will be in touch with you shortly. Alternatively if you would like to speak to someone on the phone please call (03) 9450 0900.

If this service is not available in your area, please contact us so we can help you get in touch with the right people.

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