Domestic violence prevention services for her, for him, for them.

Serving Brantford and the County of Brant for over 40 years, Nova Vita provides trauma-informed emergency shelter, outreach support, and counselling services to individuals and families experiencing abuse, as well as counselling for individuals who have caused harm in their relationships.

Text & Online Chat Service

If you or someone you know, are experiencing violence or abuse in a relationship or homelessness, our crisis counsellors are now available to chat online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We know that reaching out is a difficult first step. We’re here to help.

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Our Vision

A world where individuals, relationships, families, and communities are safe, empowered, and healthy.

Our Mission

Nova Vita works to end interpersonal violence and abuse by supporting individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, intimate partner violence, or gender-based violence through the provision of crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional support, children’s programs, and counselling; and by fostering accountability for those who harm through intervention, counselling, public education, and system advocacy.

You Can Make a Difference

We can’t do it alone. Find out how you can help to end violence in our community.

Join Our Team!

Nova Vita is a great place to work, learn, and volunteer. Find out how to join our team.

Success Stories

“I didn’t know I was living in a cycle of violence and so were my children. Nova Vita helped me understand that the abuse wasn’t normal.”

“My son felt safe here and came out of his shell again.”

“Staff attended court with me. I felt at ease knowing that they were there to support me.”

“To exit out of trafficking is no small feat. It takes hours of learning who you can trust, waiting for the right opportunity at the right time, a safe person, a safe place to go, a safe way to get there, and people ready to jump into action when you are able to exit.”

“I learned that I wasn’t to blame for my situation.”
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