Family Healing Program 

COVID-19 Update

The Family Healing Program (FHP) made the decision in March of 2020 to cancel all in-person groups. We are currently working to determine how to return to in-person group sessions while leaving opportunity for those in need of virtual programming. Group members will be contacted directly as the return to in-person programming approaches.

FHP is grateful to have been able to offer virtual programming to our community during this global crisis.  We are excited at the possibility of planning a return to in-person sessions and welcome you to return to our websites for updates.

About Family Healing

The Family Healing Program envisions a community that is free of violence. We hope to lead the initiative towards personal changes in the attitude and behaviors of people who use violence. This will help change societal structures that support abusive behaviors and permanently eliminate violence.

The Family Healing Group offers person centered, trauma-informed healing services people who have been identified as using abusive behaviors within their home or community setting. Our psycho-educational groups work to stop domestic violence as it occurs, and to prevent it from happening in the future.

The Family Healing Program adheres to and is in compliance with the MN State Statute 518B.02. Referral is required. Services are offered to those in need, subject to program capacity. If you are interested in receiving services, email FHPOrientation@esns.org or call 507.519.0499 to schedule an orientation.

• Men’s Orientation is offered the first Thursday of the month at 11 AM and the third Thursday at 5 PM.

• Women’s Orientation is by appointment only.

Available Group Times

Men’s Educational Series (18+)

• Available Virtual Group Sessions

  • Monday Evening: 6-8 pm

  • Tuesday Evening: 5-7 pm

  • Wednesday Morning: 9-11 am

  • Wednesday Afternoon 12–2pm

• Available In-Person Group Sessions (Currently On-Hold)

  • Monday Evening: 6-8:15 pm

  • Tuesday Evening: 5:30-7:45 pm

  • Wednesday Morning: 9-11:15 am

  • Wednesday Afternoon 12–2:15pm

Women’s Educational Series (18+)

• Available Virtual Group Sessions

  • Tuesday Afternoon: 12:30-2:30pm

• Available In-Person Group Sessions (Currently On-Hold)

  • Tuesday Afternoon: 12:30-2:30pm

We are currently structuring a Men’s Educational Series for people aged 18-24 and an LGBTQ+ Educational Series. We are looking for interested group members for both groups (referral required), Interested clients are encouraged to call the intake line to see how you can be added to the waitlist.

Drop-In Participation

The FHP is offering drop-in hours for group members currently enrolled in programming. For the safety of our Staff, participants and our community, you are instructed to adhere to the following.

Upon arrival, group members are instructed to:

• Stay in their car or in the parking lot upon arriving at East Side;

• Call FHP Staff to inform them that you have arrived;

  • If there is any paperwork you need from Staff (homework, learning pieces, release of information, etc.) inform Staff during the phone call.

• Staff will instruct you on what your next steps will be at that point.

Be aware that:

• Group members are NOT permitted to walk into the building without talking with Staff.

• Weather permitting, Staff will be meeting with Clients outside of the building.

If you are unable to meet with Staff during drop-in hours, you will need to contact Staff directly.

Staff