Financial Empowerment: Financial literacy programming helps women understand and take control of their finances. All case managers are trained in financial coaching to assist with budgeting, saving and taxes.
Taxation and Benefits: Discovery House's Senior Controller works with women to complete their income taxes, which is required to obtain government benefits
Hands Up Bursary: Established by a local philanthropic family, the bursary provides financial support to women pursuing post-secondary education. Since its inception in 2007, the bursary has awarded more than $450,000 to Discovery House clients.
Parenting After Domestic Violence: A 12-week group-based program for parents who have left an abusive situation and would like support with family literacy. Topics include emotional wellness, understanding anger, single parenting, family patterns, boundaries, and others.
Women's Wellness: Group-based program rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CTB) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) designed to help women focus on their own healing, and improve their ability to cope with stress, anxiety, and distress. DBT is based on CBT with greater focus on emotional and social aspects.
