Men are referred to Counterpoint through two ways: Early Intervention (EI) court or through probation.

What happens when I call Counterpoint?

An intake appointment on the telephone will be arranged with you. During this call expect to answer some personal questions that include details about what you did to be charged. Be ready to talk about:

• The offenses that you were charged with.

• How you have used abuse within your intimate relationships.

• What changes you want to make to create a safe and healthy relationship.

Be prepared to talk on the telephone for 30 minutes to 1 hour in a quiet, private place. Have a pencil, paper and your probation order available. In addition, your telephone number, address, and postal code will be requested.

What is next?

After a successful telephone intake assessment, an orientation session will be arranged to sign the documents to formally enter the Counterpoint programme. In this group session guidelines and expectations will be carefully covered, so you can get the maximum benefit. You will also get a sense of what the group sessions may be like.

Orientation Expectations

• Orientations are on Wednesday's at 9:45 AM

• Doors close at 9:50 AM. If you arrive later than this it is considered to be one of your two allowed absences.

• You will need to provide a fee (amount varies with income level).

Group Sessions

We conduct group sessions at four different locations in and around Toronto. Our groups are open and ongoing; they take place Saturday mornings and weekday evenings. Once you have selected a group, you will participate in one two-hour group session per week for 12 consecutive weeks.