Domestic Violence Counseling

Why does a woman stay in an abusive relationship?

She stays because he'll stop the abuse after they marry. . .  She stays because he'll stop the abuse after they buy a house. . . . She stays because he'll stop the abuse after they have a baby. . . She stays because she had to quit work to take care of the baby . . . She stays because the kids are now in school . . . She stays because the kids need a father . . . . She stays because she has no money of her own . . .  . She stays because she's lost her marketable job skills . . She stays because he said he'll take the kids . . She stays because she's afraid of him . . She stays because she knows he'll kill her . . She stays because society doesn't make him stop. . .

Life Span Counseling Programs

Life Span's counseling programs are designed to counter the isolation, fears, and frustration victims of domestic violence face on a daily basis. We offer specific programs for WOMEN, CHILDREN and TEENS.  Counseling services are available in English, Spanish, and Polish. All services are free and confidential.