Family Violence Program

Humboldt Family Service Center is the lead lead agency for the family violence Project (FVP), which offers a comprehensive treatment program serving families involved in domestic violence.   $65 for assessment, $20 a week for 52 weeks.  Fee Waiver accepted when there is space.

Domestic violence affects all types of families regardless cultural, social, ethnic, economic, religious, geographical or educational differences.

FVP goals include helping participants

  • eliminate the abusive cycle of family violence
  • explore alternatives to violence
  • make informed independent decisions about their relationship
  • feel safe with themselves and/ or their partners
  • examine the roots of violent behavior patterns
  • recognize responsibility for one's own anger and abusive actions
  • learn healthier patterns of interaction and communication























Our Programs
A NON-PROFIT COUNSELING AGENCY
Weekly Support and Therapy Groups


Orientation

The orientation group will provide an opportunity for men and women into FVP to:
  • cope with the initial crisis
  • acquire the basic knowledge of the dynamics present in family violence
  • accept and verbalize responsibility for their violent behavior
  • express a willingness and desire to change the family dynamics.




Men's Group

FVP provides a safe environment for men to:
  • understanding the contributing social factors and cultural conditioning
  • differentiate anger from violence
  • explore constructive alternatives for dealing with frustration, anger and fear (which affect us all)
  • examine the relationship between substance abuse and violence






Women's Programs

Humboldt Family Service Center also provides a safe environment for women to address their own abusive behavior. We can help women concerned with:
  • fear or threats of physical violence
  • verbal or physical abuse
  • loneliness and isolation
  • power struggles
  • dependency/co-dependency issues
  • confusion or uncertainty of options
  • coping with children in crisis
Drop-in Crisis & Support Groups also available at Humboldt Women for Shelter (707) 444-9255
WHO

Based on a successful seven year program from Wichita, Kansas, Humboldt County has mandated through local Court Rule #9.6 that, after filling for dissolution or separate maintenance, those parties with dependent children will be required to attend an educational program designed to inform parents of the effects of divorce on their children. This program is mandatory and must be attended within (4) months of filing.

  1. Both parties must attend.They may attend separate sessions if emotion does not allow attendance together.

  2. The parties, or counsel, may schedule the program before the first court appearance.

  3. The court will order attendance at the program within 45 days of the first court appearance. (Waiting until this time results in less time to comply).

  4. Failure to comply within the time frames set forth may result in monetary sanctions.
(effective November 1, 1987)
WHY

Divorce and long-term separation are now experienced by 45 out of every 100 children born yearly in the United States. According to research, these children are at increased risk for developing social, emotional,  and school problems following the divorce of their parents.

The ability of the children to make an approximate adjustment depends largely on minimizing ongoing parental conflict that specifically involves the child. Since divorce is the end of the parent's marriage, but not the child's family, one goal of the workshop is to help the parents understand what types of new parental interactions will be most helpful to their child's healthy adjustment.

The workshop will also present issues that are likely to occur at the time of divorce, and suggest ways to deal with them.



Children of Divorce (COD)
WHAT

The four-hour educational workshop presents material about the potential impact of divorce on children, and how negative effects can be minimized. The program has been designed to help divorcing parents to understand the needs of their children before, during and after the divorce. These needs vary with the children's age.

             FEES

Workshop fee is $40.00 per person. For those who qualify for a fee waiver when filing their divorce papers (or response papers), the workshop fee will also be waived.
Employee Assistance Program
(EAP)


EAP can help  you with a variety of issues:
  • marital and family problems
  • alcohol and/or drug abuse
  • balancing work and family
  • depression and anxiety
  • work-related problems
  • career transition issues
  • personal growth and development

EAP is a professional program to help you resolve personal problems before they negatively affect your health, relationships with others, or job performance.
Employee Education

Workshops and seminars provided on topics that encourage personal problem solving. these can include stress management, family issues, substance abuse, resolving conflict, etc.

Manager/Supervision Consultation

Individual consultation with supervisors and managers concerning specific problem employees.

Crisis Intervention

Self: An employee or member recognizes the need for help.

Supervisor: Utilizing one of the most effective management tools available, trained supervisors assist employees to recognize the need for help.

Peer: Co-workers aware of the value of  the EAP, suggest to peers that they seek help.


Assessment

The employee or family member meets with a trained EAP professional for an assessment of the problem. All assessments are confidential. Recommendations or referrals are presented to the individual or family.

Case Management/Referral

EAP staff refers the individual to the appropriate resources. Follow-up is conducted by the staff to ensure the appropriateness and effectiveness of the referral


For more information please call
(707) 443-7358
The Humboldt Family Service Center's Drug Education Program is a 20 hour, court-ordered program focusing on drug education in all of it's facets. It is not a treatment or rehab. program. Topics that are covered include:
  • HIV
  • Domestic Violence
  • Stages of Use
  • Blood Alcohol Concentration
  • Drug Effects on Sleep
  • Neurophysiology of MDMA and Meth amphetamines
  • and more


Cost of the program $250, includes $50.00 deposit for assessment fee.


Drug Education Program - PC 1000,  DEJ
COD REG FORM-Click here
PC1000 Intake Form-click here.