Changing Ways

On behalf of the board of directors at Changing Ways we are excited to share our decision to embrace a fresh approach to our leadership transition, that truly reflects our values, ethos, and practices. Starting Monday, May 13th, Rick Mulvaney and Amiel Houghton will step up as our Co-interim Executive Directors.

Andrea Topham, Board Chair would like to thank both Rick and Amiel and express “the board’s full and complete support. We trust in Rick and Amiel’s expertise, integrity, capabilities and are grateful that they will work together to guide our agency during this pivotal transition.”

Please join us in congratulating Rick and Amiel as they take on this next step.

Read the full statement and Rick and Amiel's bio's here: www.changingways.on.ca/news-articles/co-interim-executive-directors

Wrapping up 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence with a shout-out to the outstanding students at Huron University , Western University, and King's University College. They dove into meaningful conversations and crafted pledges, from tackling gender-based violence to integrating safety for women and children into their future careers. Big kudos to the campuses for their dedication to student safety!

Our commitment continues as we collaborate with our community and future leaders for a safer tomorrow. Explore the inspiring pledges these students have made.

So true.

How have you changed since you hurt your partner? | Ontario Today | Live Radio | CBC Listen Talking about domestic violence with those responsible about the path they took to end the abuse, with Tim Kelly Executive the Director of Changing Ways.

Great to be working with and part of such a dedicated group of people doing amazing things in our communities.

Here at Changing Ways, we are excited and proud to be participating in the TD StairClimb for United Way Elgin Middlesex! On November 4th we will step up for our local community.

Follow the link below to make a pledge to our Changing Ways ‘Cake Walkers’ team! 👟

https://p2p.onecause.com/tdbankstairclimb/team/changing-way-2

Revisiting Diane Arbus’s Final and Most Controversial Series The photographer’s “Untitled” series, made in the last two years of her life, is unsettling today.

Happy International Womxn’s Day!!! Today and everyday we recognize the achievements of womxn everywhere. We will continue to support, uplift, and celebrate womxn as our feminist work continues!

In speaking about , we wanted to highlight just a few of the many pivotal Black women in Canada and the phenomenal process they pushed forward. We encourage you to yourself further on Black history in Canada this month and every month!

IT’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVERYONE!!! At Changing Ways, we’re celebrating Black History Month & hope that you’ll join us. Education is a never-ending process, so take some time this month and every month to learn about and honour Black History!

Today is ; so let's talk! Now more than ever, mental health and wellbeing are so important, and helps us start the conversation and help end the stigma towards reaching out for help. To help raise money for mental health initiates, use the or go to https://letstalk.bell.ca/ to find out more about the ways you can support this cause and start your own meaningful conversations!

Changing Ways updated their address.

Here are some safety planning tips and resources to help you and those around you stay safe this holiday season. Remember to check in with yourself and the ones you love during the holidays. Changing Ways wishes all our followers a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

If you find yourself in a situation this holiday season (or whenever really) that is escalating, here is a step-by-step accountability plan to promote the safety of you and those around you! We are wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season ❄️

With the holiday season fast approaching, Changing Ways would like to share a list of community resources and support that will be operating throughout the coming weeks. For many people, the holidays can a very difficult time and we encourage anyone who is struggling to reach out and get the support you need. The community will support you, we are in this together.

From to the there’s been some amazing movements going on these past couple months that we’ve had the honour of participating in 🤍. Our will continue with providing our followers with important up-to-date information about how we can ✊🏼✊🏿✊🏾. Stay tuned for upcoming posts about our services, how you can help, and some amazing resources for staying safe during the ❄️. Thanks so much to everyone for your continued support! Together, we can work toward eradicating gender-based violence.

It may be the last day of the but we will never stop being activists. Let’s carry the energy we had through these 16 days into each and every day! On of we turn our focus back to and pledge to do our part to 🗣✊🏽✊🏿✊🏼❤️

On of the we are talking about CONSENT. Consent is such an important issue and the conversations around it need to continue. Unless it’s a concrete “YES” it’s a NO! No means no. No ifs, ands, or buts. 🗣

Today, on of we would like to draw your attention to the various ways elderly folks experience abuse. Take today as an opportunity to learn more about elder abuse and how it can affects those around you.

On of the we’re looking at how to be more than a bystander to DV. Please seek interventions that consider both your safety, and the safety of those around you.

December 6th marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. These women died because they were women. Today, Changing Ways remembers the lives of those women in our continued action to end violence against women. We ask you to take today to reflect on these lives lost, and the continued violence taken against women in our society.

For of the we’re focusing on domestic violence and how it affects the workplace. The workplace should feel safe, but sometimes it doesn’t. Talk to someone or reach out to intervention services to find help if you can.

On day 10 of we bring attention to Stalking and Harassment. Stalking and Harassment are forms of abuse too, and although they aren't always easy to spot they can be deeply damaging. Check in with yourself and your loved ones, we are in this together.

Check in with yourself today and everyday. Everyone’s mental health matters and we must consider the impacts DV has on our mental health.

On of the we recognize the impact that domestic violence can have on children. Domestic violence is often cyclic, so intervention is necessary to break these cycles of violence.

Today on Day 7 of we draw attention to World AIDs Day.

Today, on of we stand with men who endure domestic violence. Anyone can be a victim of abuse, and it is important that regardless of who we are, or who our abuser may be, everyone has the right to be heard and believed.

Today, on Day five of we draw attention to International Human Rights Defenders.

On of we want to focus on what emotional abuse might look like. is here for you.

Today Changing Ways wants to highlight DV and the LGBTQ community.