Alternatives for Women Confi dential help for abused women in Prince Edward County - NEWS May 2016 Alternatives for Women welcomed Minister of Community and Social Services Helena Jaczek on Thursday, A pril 28, 2016. Minister Jaczek dropped by to meet with Board members and staff. Tweeted the Minister shortly after her visit, “Thank you Alternatives for Women in #Prince EdwardCounty for meeting to discuss our shared vision to #endVAW.” Left to right, Minister of Community and Social Services Helena Jaczek, Executive Director of Alternatives for Women Rahno Boutilier, Alternatives for Women Board Chair Caroline Granger and Board Member Penny Rolinski. Alternatives for women is dedicated to providing safe and condential services while working to end violence against women. Free counselling services are offered, as well as crisis i ntervention, emergency transportation to shelter , referrals, advocacy and suppor t. 24 Hour Crisis Line 613.476.2787 Toll Free 1.877.499.6636 Business Line 613.476.4435 E-mail: [email protected]Expect Respect What is a healthy relationship? Expect respect from your partner.What we feel, what we need and what we want are important. Mutual respect is essential in maintaining healthy relationships. Compromise, but within reason. Disagreements are a natural part of healthy relationships but when things are important to us, our partners should recognize that. Try to solve conicts in a fair and rational way. Be supportive and expect support.We should encourage each other in our relationships. Healthy relationships are about building each other up, not putting each other down. Respect for privacy.Being in a relationship doesn’t mean having to share everything and constantly being together. Within any relationship, we are still individuals and need space. Create healthy boundaries. Stay in touch with friends and family.
